Last week in our series “There’s an App for That: hisLight” we talked about having a “Popeye” moment. That’s the moment when you look at some deeply disturbing issue and you say ‘I’ve had all I can stands and I can stands no more!” Then, you pop open your can of spinach and throw one back to gain heroic power. (A much better way to get courage in a can). Bill Hybels teaches this principle in his book “Holy Discontent” and encourages us to all become “Popeye People.”
Guess what Crossroads? Some of you are Popeye People! You already raised over 13,000 dollars last Sunday for Haiti! Since Sunday, we have been in continual contact with Pr. Carlo and the needs of his people. We have secured a plane and pilot, purchased the supplies to fill the plane and it leaves Sunday morning! The team that worked on these efforts… Popeye People! Families have designed t-shirts, a teenage girl set up 50-50 raffles that are bringing in amazing amounts in desperately needed funds… Popeye People! Some churches in other parts of the country have heard what we are doing and have sent generous funds… Popeye People! Family Bible in Marshall sent an over the top bounteous check… Kindhearted online donations (give online)… Dr’s and a pharmacy contributing medical supplies… Uhaul and ground troops donated time and truck packing. All totaled our efforts since Sunday: well over $20,000!!POPEYE PEOPLE!
The needs are overwhelming… the generosity is rising to meet the need. We have people who have promised that their funds are coming. We have people who are praying and working to bring relief. Truly Popeye People!
To keep up to date on Haiti Relief through Crossroads go to our website. We are doing our best to post comments from Pr. Carlo and give updates on needs and ways you are relieving the precious people of Haiti. Pastor Carlo says he knows he has a family in the United States who love him and the precious children and families he serves!
Throwing one back (spinach) In Jesus Name!
