Brenda and I evacuated to Winter Garden for the hurricane and of course the storm followed us. A tornado touched down just a stone’s throw from my son’s home. Matthew and I walked the neighborhood and helped where we could. Then we got busy working at Matthew’s house cutting up the downed branches, putting his fence back in place. We took a walk to see where the tornado touched down…tremendous damage. What power the wind has to snap a three foot diameter oak tree. Something good came out of the storm for me. I have begun to gain strength in the hope that there are still a lot of good people in this world.
It felt really good to see my children and grandchildren all helping on projects alongside neighbors. There really are some good people out there, and I was honored to be a part of it.
When Wesley GOES out into the community, it is with purpose. When we work together like this, we reveal the kingdom of God– the same kingdom Jesus died to get started.
My neighbor who live above me just asked where we went and told me he drove to North Carolina. Up until now he had not even said hello. We should all be very grateful things were not worse around here, and remember they were far worse in the islands. Be prepared in season and out of season to offer a witness to our Lord. Helping your neighbor is just such a witness.
Pastor Ernie