wanna help?

remember those news stories soooo long ago about the tornadoes in Joplin? well, not really all that long ago but in our era of constant news being fed to us, the devastation that so many experienced has been pushed to the back burners of our brains.


so here's a refresher and a opportunity for we who were not affected to help someone else in need!
Sis. Nila Marxer wrote the below and i received the green light from her to post this:

To all of you who are praying for Grace Apostolic Church of Joplin, Sis. Deborah Spell Garrett, Bro. Gary W. Garrett, and Bro. Bill Garrett. They need not only need your prayers, but they are also in need of financial help. They have lost their source of income, as he was self-employed. Even though Bro. Bill Garrett's home is still standing, all the windows are blown out and there is water damage. They have no electricity, so they cannot live there. In fact, they cannot even go into that area to check on the contents of their home.

This is a small church. Eight families in the church have lost everything- their homes, vehicles, clothes, etc. -  plus, half of them were employed by St. John's Med center, which is no longer standing, and others have lost their jobs as their businesses were in the direct path of the tornado. All these families, plus the Garretts, are all camping in the church, in need of basics: food, water, toiletries, and clothes. 

Your financial support would be appreciated through Wal-Mart gift cards, checks, or PayPal. Any donation you can give, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated. Because they are an independent church, there is no organization to help them through this devastating loss, and immediate need of food and income. This church family loves this One God Message, and has been faithful through the years. I don’t want to sit idly by and not do something.

James 2:14 - 17 (NIV)

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

Sincerely,

Nila Marxer

Grace Apostolic Church

2601 Connecticut  Ave

Joplin, MO 64804

Gary Garrett: 417-839-9176

Donations can be made at:

www.graceapostolicchurch1.com   or  www.apostolicarchives.com They have set up the website up today to accept credit card/debit card donations.

two animal stories from joplin!

meet mason, the terrier mix dog who was blown away during the storm and somehow made it back home with 2 broken legs!! awwww!! i have a terrier and so i seriously wanted to cry when i heard this!

the piccadilly circus is even helping out. the elephant is dragging a crumpled car and the circus people (and maybe other animals) are visiting hospitals in the area to entertain people. precious!