A few weeks ago, I got a call from a man who had been visiting the church for several weeks. He was caring for his sister-in-law who was in hospice. Her funeral was last Friday. Although she hadn't been a part of the church, her funeral luncheon was hosted by women from the church.
He had heard that we were planning a mission trip to Houston. His daughter lives in Rockport and they had gotten hit hard by hurricane Harvey. Not being as big as Houston, they weren't getting the help as much as Houston.
Prior to his call, I had been worried about our plans. It seems Houston is in need of more skilled workers- plumbers, electricians, drywall people. Our group is not any of those things. So when I got the call, it was definitely something I checked on right away! I called the local church youth leader who was very helpful, I looked at the maps to see he travel plans, and I talked with the other volunteers to hear their opinions. It was obvious things were falling into place.
Today, I called the man's daughter who lives there. She shared about the devastation from hurricane Harvey. She shared about how her students were displaced due to the storm. And she told me about the churches helping with the recovery. And then she said something awesome! She talked about the blessing of people so far away wanting to come help them. And, she talked about how God worked great things through her aunts illness and passing- not that he planned it but He can bring great things from all circumstances. And, at that point in the conversation we were both a little teary. I assume tears of sadness for her loss of her aunt as well as tears of joy for the kindness of strangers and the hope that it brings. I am not sure, but realizing the awesomeness of God probably had a lot to do with my tearyness.
So, where was God today? He was in the phone calls that put His plans into action.
Blessings,
Jennifer
He had heard that we were planning a mission trip to Houston. His daughter lives in Rockport and they had gotten hit hard by hurricane Harvey. Not being as big as Houston, they weren't getting the help as much as Houston.
Prior to his call, I had been worried about our plans. It seems Houston is in need of more skilled workers- plumbers, electricians, drywall people. Our group is not any of those things. So when I got the call, it was definitely something I checked on right away! I called the local church youth leader who was very helpful, I looked at the maps to see he travel plans, and I talked with the other volunteers to hear their opinions. It was obvious things were falling into place.
Today, I called the man's daughter who lives there. She shared about the devastation from hurricane Harvey. She shared about how her students were displaced due to the storm. And she told me about the churches helping with the recovery. And then she said something awesome! She talked about the blessing of people so far away wanting to come help them. And, she talked about how God worked great things through her aunts illness and passing- not that he planned it but He can bring great things from all circumstances. And, at that point in the conversation we were both a little teary. I assume tears of sadness for her loss of her aunt as well as tears of joy for the kindness of strangers and the hope that it brings. I am not sure, but realizing the awesomeness of God probably had a lot to do with my tearyness.
So, where was God today? He was in the phone calls that put His plans into action.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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