Help For the Poor

“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31 NIV

When we look at the Scriptures, we see God has a special place in his heart for the poor. This world is filled with much hurt and much poverty. Jesus said that we would always have the poor with us.

In America, no matter how poor we are, we are blessed beyond measure. Because we have been given so much, we have a calling to help those who are in need.

I am so glad to be a part of a church that has a heart for the poor. 10% of Lord of Life’s income goes to ministries around the world, many of which work with those who are impoverished.

From June 13-26, Lord of Life will be once again be serving as a collection site for earthquake relief supplies for Haiti. You can find a list of all the supplies being collected by following this link. We will also need volunteers to serve. So keep an eye out over the next couple of weeks to find out how you can help.

Included with his email are pictures of from a recent mission trip in which John Peterson, a Lord of Life member, participated in with Lutheran Church Charities in Haiti. These pictures portray the incredible things that can happen when God’s people are faithful to his calling. These pictures are of a girl who was brought to them and from all appearances was dead. The team began to work over her and pray over her and it was not long later the girl was awake and smiling. We praise Jesus for this healing.

God has given us so many opportunities to make a difference. Start by doing what is necessary. Then do what is possible. And soon you will be doing what is impossible. Thank you Lord of Life for being a blessing to so many others.