Trinity MCC

Pastoral Ponderings:

Sep 15th

This past week or so has been incredible on so many levels.  We have seen The Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Islands and Florida shut down with Hurricane Irma.  Some people have been displaced temporarily, some more permanently, some people lost their lives and others had little if any disruption. So many people still need support and our prayers - and I would encourage you, if you have supplies left from your Hurricane kit, please pass them to others who may need them more.  Some who were emotionally fragile before the Hurricane are now feeling more vulnerable, some who had health issues before the hurricane, are now having additional health needs - please reach out to each and give support, in whatever form it is needed.  Please also consider helping neighbors who cannot clear-up - either yourself, or asking us at church to get a team together. 

We were blessed to be able to have a building that we could offer as a shelter for those who needed it, and others opened their homes for people with health needs.  As a community we housed 22 people, 13 dogs, 7 cats, 2 turtles and a python across the last week in different forms, people supplied beds, pillows, blankets, sheets, food, water, gas, some loaned generators, other beds, crates for animals, others donated money,  amongst other things.  Some are taking washing home to wash it and get it ready for any future situation we might need.  Some will come to the clean up Saturday 16th from 8am - in the church and the grounds.  My heart is overflowing with emotions which are hard to put into a few words and thank you seems such a small thing to say but trust me when I say - Thank you from the bottom of my heart'.  As a community you have pulled together to help those who needed it - you have truly been the hands and feet of God in this world this past week. 

I look forward to seeing you all Sunday.

Many blessings

Catherine

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