There are a few questions that we must ask ourselves daily however there is one that stands out to me most which is "Why am I Blessed?" We could come up with a number of wrong answers that we comfortably fit into our lives but the one true answer is that we are Blessed by God so that we can bless others. So many of us are so content with our lives that we take for granted our abilities to give blessings. You know, some blessings may be least often of the monetary nature although, there are times when that seems the easiest way and for many of us the most practical way to lend a hand and to honor God. In many situations such as natural disasters it is the best way to get aid to the people affected. Donations for the aide to Myanmar is one of those. I've just received a message from Convoy of Hope that I am going to insert here so you can see first hand what they are doing there.......
Dear friends:
We wanted to update you on our disaster relief efforts in China and Myanmar.
In Myanmar, we have implemented a 6-12 month emergency relief and recovery plan that includes shipments of food, water purification units, medicine, seeds, tents, fishing nets, boats and more. A long-term staging area for food and supplies has been established in Bangkok, Thailand. Your donations are making this full-scale response possible.
After clearing initial authority inspections, truckloads of supplies were sent to in-country partners. Upon arrival, these supplies were distributed to victims of the cyclone. Three large shipping containers, (approximately 120,000 lbs.) are currently en route to Myanmar, and several more are being staged for shipping. These containers are filled with protein-enriched rice casserole (donated by Feed My Starving Children of Minneapolis, Minn.) and other nonperishable food items and supplies.
In addition, Convoy of Hope has shipped 10,000 water purification units that will provide up to one year's supply of safe drinking water. Federal Express has generously donated the transportation of these life-saving devices along with five-gallon buckets, latex gloves, face masks, and more. An additional 5,000 water purification units have been ordered and will be supplied to an in country partner for distribution upon their arrival.
While continuing to respond in Myanmar, we are also working with partners on a response to the horrific earthquake in China. As the relief efforts there continue, Convoy of Hope has again teamed up with Federal Express to send a charter plane to China filled with latex gloves and N-95 Grade face masks. The items are key to the recovery and cleanup efforts being undertaken by the Chinese people. More shipments are planned. With the mounting death toll and extensive cleanup needs, we are committed to doing everything possible to relieve human suffering.
Your ongoing support is making a difference in the lives of the Myanmar and Chinese people. Please continue to help Convoy of Hope bring help and hope to the victims of these tragedies by donating to our International Relief Fund.
Sincerely,
Hal Donaldson
Christ The Rock Community Church, in Menasha, WI has had a long time relationship with Convoy of Hope and other relief organizations, they are actively receiving donations to send on to those who are on the ground in Myanmar. Prayer is something we can also give freely, so please include these disasters in your daily prayer list.
Closer to home there are needs that may be right next door so I am encouraging you to open you eyes to your surroundings and prepare to open your hearts to honor God by blessing others whenever there's a need.
Always remember that Christ dwells in you, glorify Him at all times!
