Today, while I was in Sunday School My phone rang.....

Today while I was in Sunday School my phone rang...It was a lady who was in a difficult situation.

She had lost her job and was having trouble finding a new job.

She had three of her grand children living with her. She had no food in

the house and they had just re-possessed the window air conditioner from her house yesterday. (rent to own) She needed clothes for her grand children for back to school this year..  She said that she was at the "End of her rope". She did not know where to turn, so she came to the Bethesda Church of God this morning with her grand kids. Then she reads the church  bulletin which has a mention of "Mission Cool Breeze" She said that she was a little embarrassed to make the call but her back was against the wall !!!

As it turned out WE WERE IN THE SAME BUILDING, I WAS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SHE WAS IN THE SANCTUARY.  We agreed to meet in the afternoon. When we met with her she was concerned about what she needed to do to qualify for some help. When I said that we had the air conditioner and we would have it installed in 20 min...She cried. Our conversation was of God for sure. We were able to direct her to our food pantry folks for food, and our clothing folks for cloths for the kids. All of her needs were met in one day from one body of Christians. On the same day she came to church and prayed to God for help!!!   God is soo good !!

  He will send help in a time of need.  What do you have need of?? Would you consider asking God to look into your need?  Ask Him and Trust Him. He will not let you down!!!!

A "Thank you" from this Ministry to members of the Bethesda Church of God

Over the past few weeks many members, Ministers, Sunday school Teachers, and Classes have given generous donations for this " Mission Cool Breeze" Your seed is planted in good ground !!                        We are absolutely sure that lives have been saved this summer because of this Mission.  Our prayer is that God will return the blessings to you 100 fold !!! Thank You !!!

God Knows !!! He Knows !!!

Over the last week or so, our friend Larry ,was heavy on my mind . Larry is a friend of ours who has been living outside for a number of years. Larry has advanced lung cancer and has trouble breathing, I was sure that the extreme heat here in Sumter was a burden to him. Over the past few weeks we had not seen Larry any where around town. I set out to find him Saturday morning. After a few hours of looking around town and talking with people, I was directed to the Downtowner motel. Larry was in a second floor room sitting next to a window air conditioner that was cool but not cold. He told me that he had not eaten in a few days because he needed to spend his last money on his prescription inhaler because it had become so hard to breathe. Think about it just a moment......He was forced to decide...."Eat,, or,, Medication to breathe" and he chose to buy breathing medication. He needed to eat because of his blood sugar but....No more money.

And then I knocked on his door...God had sent me there for sure!! I was able to make a Burger King run for him and boy did he dig into that Whopper!! Earlier that morning, I was prompted to put a new box fan that was donated by a Bethesda Church of God member, in the van..So I did... I was able to set up the fan next to the air unit in his room and the room got much cooler. God had me buy him a $ 50.00 gift card for Burger King..So I did... he said that that would "Set him up for a month"  He seemed much better.. his sugar was up, his breathing was better and he was laughing and smiling again. He is going to move into a home with a friend of his out in Wedgefeild and get off of the streets. He says that his health is to the point that he just cannot live outside any longer...and his friend was going to take him in.  (Thank you Lord) 

My point to this story is... God knew.. what I did not know...but He prompted me and gave me a burden and a sense of urgency for Larry.  God knew Larry was in need and He set me up to respond. Even to the point of adding the box fan to boost the air conditioner. Larry was in need and God knew! and God sent the answer!!!
And you know what ???  He knows where you are and what you need right now !! He will send the answer ! He knows !!!  Just ask him and He will respond !!!

Matthew 7:7 ”Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

John 14:13-14 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

Today, here in Sumter it was 104 deg. 104!!!!

Today we were contacted by the folks at Sumter County Govt. They told us of a family that was in extreme danger because of their situation and the heat this summer..
When I walked into the home located off of the Boulevard Rd. today,  it had to be 10 degrees hotter inside than it was outside. It was just sooo hot. Living in this home was Granddad, Grandmom ,her very sick sister, 2 children, and 4 grandchildren..... They all lived in this hot mobile home. As we visited, it became obvious that grandmoms sister was in the advanced stages of alhzeimers disease . She was completely bedridden. In this heat !!!

The whole situation was very sad. The family seemed hopeless. It seemed that they just lost their Hope. So after a trip to the local Lowes store, we were able to install two nice window air conditioners in the home. In just a few moments the temperature was dropping. As the temperature dropped in the home, the mood seemed to lift a bit. As grandmom and I talked , I made sure that they were aware that God had sent an answer to their prayers and that we would lift them up in prayer for the future. We had a very nice conversation about matters of the Kingdom....and away we went on the next God assignment.

NOTE: When we arrived I noticed that the whole family was sitting in chairs out in the yard under the trees.(Except for the ill sister) But when we left the home, the whole family was sitting in the den of their home. They were able to go back inside their home!!!

I ask that you guys continue to pray for this family as the days go by. They are in great need. God is so gracious to us !!  Stop for a second...and consider how many blessings you are living in right now. Then consider from where your blessings flow...

Thank you God for your blessings and kindness towards this family...!

Our prayer is that while you are reading this account,  that you would be moved with compassion to reach out to someone around you or in your life that is in need. Could you be a blessing? Would you be a blessing to someone?

She is only 6 years old

Tonight God a met the needs of a 6 year old little girl who is medically fragile ,She is multihandicapped and also has a seizure disorder. She was in need of cool air in her bed room.  Tonight she sleeps in the cool.

Thank you Lord for answering their prayers.

I would like all of our readers to PLEASE, PLEASE send your prayers up for this precious family. If you could put them on your daily prayer list, we would be forever grateful.

Jay from Lowes in Sumter S.C.

This is Jay he is a very kind man. We pray that God richly blesses you and your employer!  Thank you very much for the donation !!

His name is "LUCKY"

Lucky is 74 years old and has many many ailments, Ollie his roommate who is 51 years old, lives in here Sumter. Today the Sumter Police called us about them.  After a conversation with the police , we ran over to their house. When we walked into the house we measured the heat in the house at 95 deg. The heat took your breath away! it seemed to be hotter inside than  it was outside. We found that they had 3 window units that were not working for some reason or another. After some time and attention two of the units were blowing 60 deg. air but we needed another unit for the other part of the house. So... Off to Lowes we go!!!  So we are at Lowes and a man named Jay who is a Lowes employee came to us for some customer service. He knew of our project (Cool Breeze) from a conversation he had with Jason a few day before. Jay says to us I spoke with the boss and I am able to give you 25% off of this purchase!!!!!!! Then....Then He says and I want to buy a new window unit and give it to you guys!!!! 

He just gave us an air conditioner!!! God is so good...Remember what I said a few post ago about God giving seed to the sower?  well there you go!! Susan was outside visiting with them and the neighbors. As soon as the install was complete Jason and I joined them. It did not take but a moment for Church to break out!!!! We had a big time out there with our new friends.    Think about it...It seems that there is someone in need everywhere you look. What if everyone in town reached out and helped someone in need on the same day, every person stopped to help another. Just an act of kindness or a kind word, or a lift up from a situation. What a day that would be indeed!!!!!!!!  Have you ever considered it???  Why not start today!!!

Matthew 22:36-40
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’.”

We are truly stronger together than divided.

Yesterday Hope Street Ministries and the Sumter Police Department joined us at Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries and Bethesda Church of God in MISSION COOL BREEZE.

Thank you for your support, We are truly stronger together than divided.

May God richly bless you all !!!

The Preacher preached on a breakthrough on Sunday ..and I have a new air conditioner on Monday...Praise God!!

She is 60 and He is 63, He just had triple bypass surgery... they have lived in this double wide mobile home for the past 20 years...and they NEVER had an air conditioner EVER.....His diminishing health this year caused his wife to worry about him this summer. She heard our Bishop preach on a breakthrough this Sunday and she asked God for a breakthrough and she believed she had an answer....  The next day Monday (Today) God sent us to her home. When we walked into this home we measured the temperature at 89 deg.  They were in such great spirits, very happy even in this heat,!! They had a smile!! 


He said that the day time was not so bad for him... but he could not sleep at night because is was so hot..They were at a loss, They did not know how they could fix this......
The preacher said.."When you are down to nothing God is up to something !!!!!!! and boyyy was He !!
If you have been reading these stories for any time at all...You know what happened next !!  We sprang into deep prayer and deep action..Off to Lowes we go!!  and in a matter of an hour or so...COLD AIR was blowing all over this home... She was sitting on a chair in the cold breeze and the wind was moving her hair..she had the biggest smile..and so did he....She said to us " I could just cry' "It all happened so fast"!

"God is so good' ................  I must agree!!

God does hear our prayers...He just does!  What is your need?  What is your desire?    Consider this....

Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
All things are possible with God !  Do you know Him?  Are you with Him?

Heat wave on the way for the Midlands this week

Columbia, SC (AP) -- Some of the hottest weather of the summer Is heading for South Carolina.

Forecasters say temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s on Monday will only be a preview of the oppressive heat coming Tuesday and Wednesday, when the National Weather Service is forecasting highs near 100 in the Upstate, with the humidity making it feel like 105 or hotter.

It may feel even hotter in the rest of the state Tuesday, with the combination of heat and humidity making the heat index top out at 105 to 110 degrees for much of the afternoon.

Forecasters say heat advisories or warnings will likely be necessary. A heat advisory already is in effect Monday for Allendale, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, where the heat index may reach as high as 108.

Please take a moment to be sure the people close to you are not in any danger for the heat. 


(Luke 7:13 KJV) "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not."

...And the mission expands .....a restful nights sleep for the kids.

While we were installing air conditioners in this home, it was obvious that there was only one box spring on the floor for all 4 kids. As the installation continued ,so did our prayers. Once we left the home that night, our hearts were filled with joy that God had answered this moms prayers, but God was not finished with us just yet. God moved on both of us at the same time. We were directed to provide beds for this family, and so we did!  The next day Jason, Susan and Gracie went shopping for new beds and all of the linens and new pillows for them all. While Susan and Gracie were shopping, a conversation started between a complete stranger and them about what they were shopping for. When Susan explained what they were shopping for, the stranger made a cash donation to the project!!! Right there in the store God was providing seed and harvest at the same time. Saturday morning we arrived at the home and began moving in brand new beds for these kids. We were there several hours My precious grandson played with the kids while we worked around the house. As we worked we prayed over every aspect of the house and our mission. Mom was sooo thankful that God was working on her behalf.  We had a great morning with our new friends. They were blessed and we were blessed. 

Did you know that God will give seed to the sower?  Think about it!!  He will provide for you not only meet your need but, He will give you seed to sow into another life...

Could you be a blessing to someone?? WOULD you be a blessing for someone???  Consider this Word...

2 COR 9: 10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

Mission Cool Breeze Update # 2…”In the Midnight hour"

Today, here in Sumter… Desperation Overcame Pride... for a mother of 4 young children.

As She reached out for help in her moment of desperation.. God answered her prayers. It was HOT in her house VERY HOT to the point that they were not sleeping well. This family of 6 was in distress. Trough a connection in the Church family we were directed to her. When we visited with her today, it was clear to us what God would have us do. After a trip to Lowes and a couple of hours of installation, two new window air conditioners were blowing cold air into her home. God gave Jason and me a word of hope for them and a prayer for them. As we were in prayer with them you could see that her hope was restored a bit.

God knows where you are and what you need. Will you cry out to him?
"In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch." – Psalm 5:3

Mount Pisgah AME Church and Bethesda Church of God Today

 I wanted to take a moment to thank the folks at Mount Pisgah AME Church and the folks at Hope Street Ministry for inviting me to deliver the word of God this morning, We had a powerful visitation today. I am sure that yolks were broken and deliverance came to many people today. I saw three people make a decision for salvation this morning.

 Then at the morning pastors' prayer meeting before church at Bethesda Church of God , we had another powerful few moments. We all knew that the main service was going to be special....and it was indeed!!! Bishop Sims spoke about being healed. The alter service was so strong!! I am sure there were 75 people at the alter this morning. At one point the pastor and I met and exchanged a word concerning a member of his family and we both at the same time went weak in the knees!!!!!!!  We both almost hit the floor at the same time under the anointed word!!!!  What power was manifested today!!!  On this Independence weekend I would remind you guys that.......WHO THE SON HAS SET FREE...IS FREE INDEED !!!!!!!!!!!

A hot summer day in tent city.... Sumter S.C.



Jason in Tent City today



This week some folks in Columbia  found a Homeless Man in his tent. He had died in his sleep. While we are not sure of the cause of death in this case it came to our minds that it has been very hot this summer and that our friends that were living out side were in some jeopardy in this extreme heat. So today we spent some time in tent city and around town being sure everyone was ok.  As soon as Jimmy saw us he said.."Wow you guys are a God send".and he was right. I am sure that God had sent us to them. As it were there were some needs that existed in then city. God has blessed us to be able to help..So we did. 

As we went along I became aware that there seemed to be more folks out there on the streets than I had noticed before. The need is greater as every day passes.  As we go and serve the word of God in word and deed, our request is that you would consider those folks around you and their need. We would also ask that you consider adding this ministry to your daily prayer list.  We desire your prayers. Please take a moment this week and look around you. Is someone close to you in need?  Are you blessed to be a blessing ??



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