week 3, post 2
How can I/we help?
Grace Lutheran Church in Houma is a beehive of activity this morning. A full trailer truck load of goods has arrived, is being offloaded by church members, then immediately packaged for distribution to families made needy by the hurricanes. The fellowship hall is full of peanut butter, blankets, bras, beans, peanut butter, pull toys, socks, peanut butter, sweatshirts, stuffed toys, cookies, peanut butter and so much more. These items have been collected and distributed by ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN -- DISASTER RESPONSE DIVISION -- OF NORFOLK, NEBRASKA. From all I can assess, this organization is as efficient as any and would be a good steward of part of your didaster related charitable giving, now and in the future. While through me they offer listening ears to victims and others, they are also hard at work to feed, clothe and shelter as well. It is indeed very gratifying for me to witness this little congregation hard at work fulfilling the gospel in all its dimensions, not just a part of it. "Well done, good and faithful servants."
posted by warren @ 11:11 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Warren,
Just saw your new post.
Ah yes....those of us on the receiving end are always inundated with peanut butter.....and usually appreciative, except some folks are allergic.......but always nice to know somebody is trying to share.
I loved your description of the items! Would make good poetry....
Big Hugz,
Ritagail
I found Orphan Grain's website, hope this link works:
http://www.orphangraintrain.org/efforts_hurricane_katrina.cfm
If not, maybe the "root" one will: http://www.orphangraintrain.org/
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