Recently one of our friend's took his son six year-old son, Josiah to hear former NBA star Manute Bol speak about the work he is doing in Sudan. Bol is building schools through Sudan Sunrise. During the Q&A time Josiah, asked a simple question, "What can I do?" Bol suggested Josiah write a letter to … Continue reading What Can I do?
Calling All Animal Lovers
McCamey Animal Control is a very small shelter that works very hard to find all of the animals homes rather than what normally happens at an animal control facility. They do so with a very limited budget. The McCamey Animal Control has been nominated in Care2.com's America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest. They need your help by … Continue reading Calling All Animal Lovers
Operation Christmas Child
It is time once again to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Franklin Graham's organization Samaritan's Purse that seeks to provide the neediest children with a simple gift. For many this may be the only gift they have ever received. How You Can Get Involved: Pack a … Continue reading Operation Christmas Child
For Your Consideration
I read several blogs and have felt that several in the past few weeks are worthy of sharing. My friend Shane has been promoting a program that will help feed the homeless in Rochester, NY. For just $2.05 you can provide a meal. I have read a lot recently about the church becoming irrelevant in … Continue reading For Your Consideration
VBS Experience for Persons with Special Need
Ok, this one is just for folks in the Gainesville, Florida area. It is a really cool ministry opportunity. The Christian Pastors' is sponsoring a 2-day VBS Experience for persons with special needs (developmental disabilities & autism) age 12 and older. So, here are the important details. When: July 17 & 18, 2009 Friday: Registration … Continue reading VBS Experience for Persons with Special Need
Free GED Program
As a part of Texas Hope 2010, the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) has launched a new program to provide free GED programs in affiliated churches. The program is a part of the BGCT's Hispanic Education Initiative. The BGCT has teamed up with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas to enlist volunteers that will … Continue reading Free GED Program
Putting Faith Into Action
Ok, this is for readers in the Austin, Texas area. Monday a 4-alarm fire struck a complex in the low-income neighborhood of St. John. it took over 100 firefighters, 1/3 of Austin’s force, to fight the fire. many people, including a 8th month pregnant women & some kids, were forced to jump down two floors … Continue reading Putting Faith Into Action
The Dee Zone 