Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Into the Heart of Darkness - Prayers Requested
Self | 9/12/05 | Syco

Posted on 09/12/2005 9:00:11 AM PDT by Syco

Later this morning I will be leaving California to travel to Mississippi to help with the hurricane relief effort through Samaritan's Purse. Ten people from our church will be going into southern Mississippi to help with cleanup and relief services for the next ten days, but I am a member of the advance team. I will be driving non-stop for the next few days with a friend. We are carrying the tools and supplies needed and will be meeting the rest of the group at the Jackson airport after we arrive.

I know that there are many God-fearing Freepers out there and I am asking for your prayers. I have to admit that there is an element of fear as I embark on this task, but I know that God is with me and that He will bless our efforts. But I ask for your prayers for strength, safety, and a safe return. I also ask for a safe journey to and from Mississippi and for protection for our families while we are gone.

I want you know that I've really grown to appreciate you folks. It's great to know that there are like minded people out there and I thank you for your support. I'll give you all a full update when I get back. But again, please pray for me!


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: humanitarianrelief; hurricanekatrina; katrina; mississippi; prayerrequest; reliefwork; samaritanspurse
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-27 next last

1 posted on 09/12/2005 9:00:14 AM PDT by Syco
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Syco
Our church is still working on its response through the home missions board. Might do something via World Changers. Not sure. I hope to be going down within the next three weeks. Our food pantry here in Duluth has been repeatedly depleted and refilled. Oddly 'they' don't seem to need clothes here so much yet. The Salvation Army center on south Sugarloaf near Lawrenceville Hwy (for you Atlanta area FReepers) NEEDS daytime volunteers to sort and distribute the mountains of donations.
2 posted on 09/12/2005 9:15:52 AM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitor)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Praying for you, for your whole group. That your travel goes well and safely and that your work with others brings goodness to them and to you.


3 posted on 09/12/2005 9:19:04 AM PDT by BIRDS
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

When I read your title, "Into the Heart of Darkness," I immediately thought you were going TO California, rather than coming from there. Anyway, God bless you in your work!


4 posted on 09/12/2005 9:21:02 AM PDT by madprof98
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco; trussell; Brad's Gramma

Prayers done.

Be careful.

Ping


5 posted on 09/12/2005 9:21:02 AM PDT by ChefKeith ( If Diplomacy worked, then we would be sitting here talking...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayers and best wishes to you.

God bless.


6 posted on 09/12/2005 9:50:12 AM PDT by cvq3842
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Comment #7 Removed by Moderator

To: Syco; trussell

prayers for safety!
Godspeed!!!!


8 posted on 09/12/2005 11:39:08 AM PDT by alpha-8-25-02 ("SAVED BY GRACE AND GRACE ALONE")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

God be with you all!


9 posted on 09/12/2005 11:40:41 AM PDT by stevio (Red-Blooded American Male (NRA))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco; 4woodenboats; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; ...
Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to Syco


Syco, My prayers go up for your group and your efforts. God protect you and bless you for your compassion.

Blessings,
trussell

If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

10 posted on 09/12/2005 7:01:00 PM PDT by trussell (Prayers for the children!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayers joined. Blessings to you and your team.


11 posted on 09/12/2005 7:15:13 PM PDT by aposiopetic
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

You certainly have my prayers and thanks.


12 posted on 09/12/2005 8:08:01 PM PDT by tiki
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayed for you. Please pray for and use discernment. There's a lot of spiriitual wickedness in the place you're going to.


13 posted on 09/12/2005 8:12:46 PM PDT by 185JHP ( "The thing thou purposest shall come to pass: And over all thy ways the light shall shine.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayers up for your trip to Mississipi, for safety for all involved and for success in ministering to the people there. May the Lord bless you abundantly for your willingness to give in this way!


14 posted on 09/12/2005 8:16:52 PM PDT by TruthSetsUFree
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Thank you for your caring Syco.Don't be afraid ,these poor people lost everything.I will pray.


15 posted on 09/12/2005 8:22:13 PM PDT by fatima
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

I join in agreement with your prayer and I pray for you, dear Syco!


16 posted on 09/12/2005 8:24:11 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayers sent.


17 posted on 09/12/2005 9:57:57 PM PDT by tuliptree76
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Prayers for you, your safe journey, and for your entire group. Bless you, you are doing God's good work.


18 posted on 09/13/2005 4:02:05 AM PDT by Basselope
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco
May God watch over you and all those who help out in the hurricane-damaged area. May He give peace and comfort and strength to those in distress, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

19 posted on 09/13/2005 4:51:09 AM PDT by CDHart (The world has become a lunatic asylum and the lunatics are in charge.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Syco

Godspeed.


20 posted on 09/13/2005 5:02:34 AM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-27 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson