I weep when churches are hurt. I rejoice when the body of Christ comes together to help these churches.
Today, I am prayerfully calling on you to help churches directly affected by two monster hurricanes.
We are still a long way from knowing the extent of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As I write this article, we are waiting for a direct hit on the Tampa Bay area by Hurricane Milton, likely near Bradenton.
Church Answers has three team members who live in or near Bradenton: Sam Rainer, Matt McCraw, and Wes Hamilton. These three men represent two churches, West Bradenton Baptist and First Baptist of Bartow. They are not merely waiting on a hurricane; they are waiting to act as first responders. They are putting their lives on the line to help others.
That is how the body of Christ works.
Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton affected hundreds, if not thousands, of churches. We at Church Answers want to help as many of these churches as possible. I have two specific and bold requests.
A Call to Fervent Prayer
Lives were lost in Hurricane Helene. Churches were devastated. Even now, we don’t know the extent of the fatalities and the damage.
By the time many of you read this article, Hurricane Milton will be hitting the Tampa Bay area. We will wait to hear the reports later.
And I will wait in earnest prayer for my own son.
Please pray. Please pray fervently for the churches, their leaders, and their members. Pray for God’s intervention and mercy. Start a movement of prayer where you are right now.
Please leave a comment at the end of this article when you pray. Let these churches know we have not forgotten them.
I personally thank you as the CEO of Church Answers and as a dad who loves his son greatly.
A Call to Sacrificial Giving
Many of you might not be aware that local churches are among the first responders. They need immediate funds for chainsaws, tools, wood, generators, and so much more. There will be more needs later, but we know the immediate needs.
Church Answers has set up a hurricane relief fund for churches at our sister not-for-profit organization, Now Go Network. Over 250,000 churches in America contact Church Answers every year. We know the churches. We know how to help the churches. We are ready to help many churches in the paths of two monster hurricanes.
Please consider giving sacrificially to help the churches. Your tax-deductible gift to Now Go Network will go directly to the churches. Here is the link: https://nowgonetwork.org/donate/?donation_term=once
Thank you so very much. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your collective hearts. The body of Christ is absolutely amazing.
Thom
P. S. Please leave a comment letting us know you are praying.
P. P. S. Please send a sacrificial tax-deductible gift to the churches. Here is the link https://nowgonetwork.org/donate/?donation_term=once.
Posted on October 9, 2024
With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom Rainer has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of local churches across North America.
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We are praying for all involved in the cleanup and ministry there in Florida, as well as those impacted by Helene.