Response

I have been privileged to work with a great cast in Iowa this week. They worked tirelessly under adverse conditions and made a difference in the lives of people who call Oakville home.

Today it rained and rained and rained. What do you do when it rains?

On the side of our vehicles we have signs that say, "Disaster Response."

Response is an interesting word. It means to "take action in light of a need."

We have seen great needs this week and it was frustrating to not be able to get "out there" where the needs are.

Then our host pastor said, "What are you going to do since it is raining?"

We didn't know.

He said, "there are several things that we need to have done around here."

You can imagine the teams response in light of the signs on the outside of our vehicles.

There was a flurry of activity. People went different directions and returned with supplies. Working through the rain, we installed vinyl siding on the church, we did major landscaping at the church, and we "responded" to the needs of our host church.

The pastor showed up and stood there speechless. The expression on his face made working in the rain worth it all.

Here is the interesting thing...the rain showered down on us and refreshed us. His rain refreshed our spirits as we were again reminded that what we do for others we do for Him!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Your interest and prayers have made a huge difference to those who have served the people of Iowa this week.

We received a card of appreciation from the Wapello congregation tonight. Inside were these words....

"It is sure a "God thing" your giving of your time and energy

without receiving pay..."

After dinner the team shared what they felt and experience this week while working in Iowa. It was obvious that they felt rewarded for the work they completed.