A shooting in Sumter S.C.

Today the Sumter Police called us about a shooting incident that occurred here in town this week. One of the victims of the shooting lived across the street from the shooting location had her windows in her house shot out. They tell us that she was unable to pay for the windows repair and she was in need of some help. We were able to send a window company over to help her with the windows. Now that we are "On the scene" I am sure we will have more to report on this situation. Please consider her in your prayers tonight..

Bethesda Church of God Mens Ministry

 Tonight we were blessed to be able to provide the meal for the Bethesda Church of Gods Men's Ministry.  T.C. Smith was the speaker for the event. Good food, Great friends, Strong word of God, and Real change.  Tonight there were 79 men here. We had a great night indeed!

Got to Get to Church !!!

This Sunday on the way to church we drove passed a man who was walking along the roadside. This man has very bent legs and could not stand or walk unassisted. Every step was a chore for him...Every step!!. This morning it was at least 98 degrees and the sun was beaming down. Yet there he was making his way down the side of the street. 

Susan and I stopped to offer him a ride, I asked where he was going and he said " Going to church...Got to get to church" He said.  As it turned out he was going to our church. We had very nice conversation as we enjoyed the air conditioner in the car on the way to church. The service was very powerful and anointed.

It made me think of how many excuses we make up not to go to church...to tired, its raining, what tie to wear, just don't feel it any more, lets go to the lake......Yet here Ed was in mid summer in all of his hardships and....nothing was going to stop him from getting to the house of God. Nothing was going to stop him!!!

Note: At the end of the service I noticed Ed at the alter surrounded by prayer ministers (at least 8) with hands on him, calling out to God in his behalf. I am sure Ed was blessed that Sunday.

Think about it a while.....and we will See you in church this Sunday! 

Sumter Fire Department

 

Tonight we are blessed to support and provide a meal for the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters International-Maj. Gene Franklin Chapter in Sumter, S.C.
Tonight is the second meeting of this group. There are about 65 firefighters   attending. Please continue to pray for this ministry and the protection of these firefighters.

It is ok to stop and lend a hand

Luke 10:33-34

King James Version (KJV)

33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Bethesda Church of God Missions Trip and Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries

Very soon our church will send several missionaries to Honduras. Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries was able to adopt two 11 year old boys, Kelvin and Juan.  We wanted to say thank you for all of your generous support that allow us to give in the manner we do. We thank God for you guys and pray for blessings.

The Old Run Down House

Today we were contacted by the Sumter Police Dept. who told us of a family that had very hard times fall on them. He lost his job, she was very ill and her prognosis was not good, they lost their home, due to no job ...No medical insurance.....THEN THEY WERE HOMELESS...just like that.  Now the they live in a very old farm house that is in bad disrepair. No stove, no refrigerator, no air conditioner, no power in parts of the home. Just a bad situation all around. When I met with them in the house the temp. had to be 105 deg....They both expresses a feeling of no hope. just... no hope at all!!

after a very nice visit God allowed us to install 2 new window air conditioners and a microwave oven for them. very soon it will be under 80 deg in the home and now they will be able to cook a bit. Some how our visit seemed to restore some hope for them. God is in the hope business. When we walk in love and express compassion, we restore hope for someone. God please bless these kind folks and restore their hope.

Sumter Fire Department

Last month the Sumter Fire Department began a new ministry for its members. Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries is blessed to be able to offer some support as they begin this new ministry.

If you are a firefighter in the Pee Dee area of the state please join us in Sumter on the third Tuesday of each month at the SFD training facility.

Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries Expands into a new area

This week we will begin to support and assist Susan in the Sumter Nursing Home Ministry. This is such a touching ministry and so important. there are very many folks that have been left behind in the homes across our city. Please pray for Susan and Gloria as they go about this calling. We will have an announcement about their new outreach to these locations in the next few weeks.

Stay tuned.

This Sunday we spent a very nice day with our new friends in the Palmetto Pointe Church of God in Myrtle Beach, S.C. If you are ever on the Coast please stop by and visit with them.

Palmetto Pointe Church of God]

3690 Palmetto Pointe Blvd

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 293-0083

Operation Cool Breeze in full swing in Sumter

Just a note about "Cool Breeze". Over the past few weeks we have been about our fathers business here in Sumter. It is soooo Hot here in South Carolina!!! There are very many folks that are in medical jeopardy because of the extreme heat. As we find them and as we hear of them, we have been blessed to be able to donate and install a new window air conditioner.

Thank you Lord for allowing us to minister in this way.