Feeding the needy today here in Sumter.

Today we teamed up with a number of folks from our church and other churches from the Sumter area at the Garden Circle Apts. kitchen  . God blessed us to be able to make and deliver 475 Thanksgiving meals. These folks might not have had a traditional Thanksgiving meal at all this year. As we moved around town from home to home or tent to tent, we were able to visit shut ins and and some very sad folks. It was heart warming to see the smiles and kind conversation that took place today. God truly blessed today here in Sumter.


Delivering to Randolph Manor

Would you consider for a moment just how much God has blessed you this year?  Think on the good things God has done for you. How truly wonderful He has been to us all.  Read this verse ...And just let it in....Psalm 95:1-6

Hopemobile full of good food

"O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is His also. The sea is His, and He made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker." (KJV)


Thank you all for your donations,  help and prayers today. We are stronger together than apart.



Were we in the wrong place or the right place at the right time today??





Today while we were delivering the food for the needy, I took a wrong turn and needed to turn around so I could get back on the right path...."I thought that I was in the wrong place" but as I was turning around we noticed that a Trooper was arresting a bad guy right there in front of us. In a split second the bad guy began to fight and knocked the trooper down. Matt and I jumped out of the Hopemobile and ran to the trooper and jumped on the bad guy. After a short struggle on the side of Hwy 378, the Trooper was able to get the handcuffs on the bad guy. We held him on the ground until other help arrived.(SEE THE PHOTO).  Wow what a day!!!!

Think about this ...Even when you think you are on the wrong path in your life or in your travels ..You may be just where God needs you to be in that moment!  I feel sure that we all just experienced a devine appointment for that Trooper and that bad guy.  I would ask you to survey your surroundings...take a look around.  Are you in a God moment right now !!!??? It makes me smile when I think that when I woke up this morning ..The last place I thought I would be was on the side of Hwy 378 in the ditch fighting with a bad guy. Thank you Lord for sending us and protecting us.

Please remember all of our Troopers, Sheriffs, Police and Military in your prayers tonight..... God please keep them all safe and alert as they protect us. 

Psalms 37: 23-26 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with His hand. I have been young and am now old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful and lendeth and his seed is blessed.  KJV

Sunday at the homless breakfast kitchen and the runaway shelter...



Loaded Hopemobile

Today before church, we went downtown to the kitchen for breakfast with our friends who live outside. There was a very nice devotion message and a nice breakfast as well. (This takes place 7 days a week) For today however, we brought winter coats, socks, hats, and gloves with us. After breakfast God blessed us to be able to give 37 coats, 10 pr socks, and 4 hats. After we left the kitchen, we stopped by the local run away shelter. There, we found that there was only 1 young girl there. She did not have many clothes at all. We were able to give her a very nice new winter coat and a new light weight jacket to wear to school this winter.
In total this winter we have been blessed to give...143 winter coats, 120 pr socks, 60 pr gloves, and 64 hats. God has helped many needy people here in Sumter already this winter. We thank you so much for your donations and prayers.


He even sends His blessings in a big red van..



Today as you read this, we hope you will take just a moment and consider giving God thanks for all He has given you and blessed you with this Christmas season.  This week take a look around while you are out and about town, see if you see an opprotunity to help or bless someone.  If so...Please consider stepping into a God moment and meet someones need.  
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Ministry missons from now until Thanksgiving...

This Sunday we will be with the Hope Street Ministries at Mt Pisgah Church kitchen for a community breakfast. We will be bringing many, many winter coats for those in need. Hope Street Ministries will be providing the food and the WORD !   We will write next week of this event to keep you updated as to how God blesses these folks...

The day before Thanksgiving we will be joining with a few ministries here in Sumter to provide and deliver in the neighborhood of 350 to 400 Thanksgiving meals and companionship to those in need and the homeless across the city. We will update you as this mission unfolds. We would like to solicit your prayers for this mission. It is our desire that the recipients see clearly the love of God in these acts of kindness and that God is exalted in all that we do .

Thanksgiving morning we will be picking up many of our friends who live outside and taking them to a very nice breakfast at our local IHOP. We look forward to a very meaningful time at breakfast. It is our prayer that at breakfast, that God's will for these folks are realized and that real deliverance takes place. We will update you as we go.

We hope and pray that God's blessings will rain down on you and your family this thanksgiving season. We would like to thank you all for your support and prayers this past year.. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Fish Fry in the park for the needy today...(Sumter, S.C.)



Today we joined with a few other ministries here in Sumter S.C for the second annual fish fry in the park for the homeless and needy. We all had a grand time.  We fed about 200 folks. Two preachers brought the word of God, Salvation came to many people today. We also gave away 95 Winter Coats, 110 Pairs of socks, 60 stocking hats, 60 winter gloves and 10 sets of Thermals.  Praise God Indeed !



There was a point today when we were giving away the coats when the crowd surged forward to to try to get a coat .We could feel the desperation in the group. We could feel it! There was a real fear that someone would have to leave there still cold, But God provided for them all!!  Right there and right then !!

and Henry got a new 3xl winter coat and some fried fish



 At one point this precious little boy (See Top Photo )  tugged on my shirt and said..."Do you have a coat with my size"...It was not so much the words that he said ..It was the pleading look in his eyes. I almost lost my composure. Indeed we did have what he needed and a stuffed bear for him as well!!  In fact all of the kids got a stuffed animal.


We just want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the fine compassionate people that came out today to show the love of God in deed and word .Our prayer is that God will richly bless you in all of your endeavours.

She is playing in the park in her new Barbie coat.





and the Preacher preached!

Tonight as we close this story, our thoughts and prayers are with and for the folks we met in the park today. We pray that God would reach to them all,  and that they , in turn would reach out to God ,that their needs would be met and life would get easier for them all.

Our prayer is also for all who read this...That God would reach to you and you would reach God tonight. That God himself would give you compassion and love enough that the next time you see the pleading in a young child's eyes or feel the desperation of a person in your view ,that you would boldly step to them and meet their need. Live the love of God in deed and word.

1Corenth 13: 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

2nd Annual Fish Fry in the Park Saturday October 29, 2011 with Hope Street Ministries..

Next weekend we at Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries will join the good folks at Hope Street Ministries.

(see the message from Hope below) We will be giving away winter coats, hats, socks, and thermals to all those who are in need....Consider joining us.....

HOPE Street Ministries will be holding our 2nd Annual Fish Fry in the Park on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 11:30am. We will be cooking and serving fried fish, hush puppies, and coleslaw to those in need in the Sumter Community. The Fish Fry at the Park will be held at the newly relocated Volunteer Park which is now on Calhoun Street at Grier Street in Sumter next to the Walgreens and across from the Burger King.

We still have a need for your Summer catch! We are in need for fish (any kind, cleaned), fish breader, cooking oil, paper products such as forks, spoons, napkins, cups, etc. as well as drinks. If you would like to donated any of these items or give monetarily to the Fish Fry in the Park you can contact us by phone at 803-934-6623 or by email at hopestreetministries@live.com.

Today in Sumter....



My precious Grandson Miles



This morning we spent the day in the streets of Sumter. We spent sometime at a local community care home and then we went to tent city. Jimmy and Larry were there. Both of them needed a winter coat and they needed some lamp oil for the lantern that they heat with. After that, we went over to South Sumter and visited with some folks that live off of the Boulevard Road. (See Photo below)

All the while, Miles was right with us, as he is many times when we go out to do this ministry. This morning we were standing in a circle in the parking lot of Walgreens Pharmacy, all 6 of us were holding hands praying for protection for Jimmy and Larry. I opened my eyes for a second and saw Miles praying for Larry. It just made me smile . I think, "how blessed I am, indeed." To be out on a Saturday morning ministering the gospel, and doing a good work for the kingdom, and right beside me is one of my precious grandsons.  In that moment I realized that 3 generations of my family were standing in that parking lot ministering together.  Today was a very good day!


South Sumter

There are so many times when we  intend to bless others and we end up being blessed as well.......there is a scripture in Amos 9 that speaks of this... look it up. Think about what Amos is saying...Amos 9: 13 

Just a thought about the weather this week...

This week the weather changed a bit so Jason and I will go out this weekend and provide winter coats and gloves to  everyone we find that are in need. I wonder if we all slowed down just a bit and looked around us ,what we would really see. There are so many people out there who are in need or in some type of peril. Yet in our busy day we tend to ride right by them or walk right past them.  I would like to submit to you for your consideration that we all take a few moments this week and look around and really see....

Tonight the good Samaritan story is on my mind.... He saw the stranger who was injured and went to where he was.... Look around ...Could you be a good Samaritan today??

I will write more about what we encounter this weekend when we go out into the streets of Sumter . We covet your prayers for this ministry and for all of those folks who are in need.....

Winter is approaching !! It soon will be cold outside....

Winter is approaching !! Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries is beginning our Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves,Socks and Thermals drive.We will be collecting winter Coats, hats, gloves, and socks for the homeless and the needy.
If you would like to help with donations to this mission, please contact us at 803-795-6641

or E-mail us at Helpoutguys@gmail.com There is a collection site in the lobby at the Bethesda Church of God on Broad Street in Sumter as well..

Many people live outside... In tent city, under bridges, in boxes, in the junk yard, some even sleep in the bushes outside of the library down town. It is our mission to keep them all warm this winter...Will you help us ???  Pray about this and ask for Gods direction.

I just don't know how to tell this story

Have you ever met someone that was so down, so deep in the hole, so hopeless that they could net even begin to know how to receive a blessing? Please pray for this family we met today. They have been beaten down to the point that they just have no hope. Please pray that God would restore their faith...I am sure I will write more of these folks as God works this situation out for them.

Tonight the Sumter Police Called us...Kind of a reverse 911...

The Sumter Police notified us of a family that was living in a house that had no air conditioner at all. So we responded to the call... We found two young ladies with 3 children and 1baby on the way, living in a single wide mobile home. They had no air conditioning and 1 box fan. She says that they all stay in one room so everyone could get some use out of the fan. We had a good conversation with them and let them  know that they were in the midst of a God moment right now!!  And then out came a new window conditioner..They were blown away !!  She could not believe that God would send her a blessing just like that !! While we installed the unit we had a great God centered conversation. She commented that she was soooo impressed that the local police would call us to help them. She was very thankful indeed!! Then we learned that some times that they had to go days without eating so the kids could eat. We sent them to the Bethesda Church of Gods food pantry and to the churches Angels in cloth clothing project for clothes for them all.... She says that God had answered many prayers for them in one day!!  The whole time we were with them the conversation was centered on God and His Kingdom. You never know how God will send the blessing !!

Air, Food, and Clothing were provided for these kind folks in 1 phone call from a police officer who was moved with compassion. God Provided Once Again !!! and He always will!!  I would like for all of our readers to please mention the members of the Sumter Police Department in their prayers tonight, that God would bless them mightily, and keep them safe.

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 ??



One section on Tent City in Sumter



A night with the men of Restoration Ministries Church of God Manning S.C.

Last night I was sent to speak with the Men of the Church in Manning S.C. I had a message all ready to go...And then just before I spoke,,It happened !!! I heard the Windows of Heaven open up and the Message changed, right there !!  I was given another message for these kind folks.  IT WAS AWESOME!! I opened my mouth and out it came. A message right on time just for them. God knew what needed to be said and He said it!!  , and it was great!!!

This is Pastor Tim and his wife Dorothy

I would like to ask all of our prayer partners to please seek the Lords blessings for the Church and its staff.



Isaiah 55: 10For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
11So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
12For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Mission Cool Breeze update #1 Beaufort County S.C. This weekend.

102 in the shade today



a window unit in Beaufort










He is 78 years old living in 1 room of this apartment . He is a stroke victim and confined to a wheel chair. When I arrived at his house in the upper morning the temp was 81 and climbing. He had a small window unit but it was hard for him to get to the unit to change the temp because he had a hard time getting in his wheel chair to roll across the room to turn it down or up as the case may be. So most of the time he just waited on the meals on wheels guy to stop by and make the adjustment when he dropped off the lunch each day.

I was able to spend most of the day moving AC units around and adding the AC unit that had a remote control to cool the 1 room he was living in. Now... He is able to change the temp. in the room... from his bed.

I also was able to close off the other part of the apartment so he was not cooling the parts of the house that he could not get to.

At the end of the day the temp was 73 and he had full control of his environment without going across the room to adjust the temp. Just 8 hours work and things were better for him.

Think about this the next time you walk outside and the heat takes your breath away. There are people out there that live outside or in houses with no way to cool things down. They live, eat, sleep in this heat all day every day. I met a guy yesterday that told us that when it got too hot at home he went down to the river and spent the day so he could just stay in the water to be cool. Please consider your situation... Could you help someone ??

Consider this scripture while you think on it.....

Mark 9: 41For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
What do you say??? Could you be a blessing? Would you be a blessing???

Mission Cool Breeze 2011

Help Out Guys Rescue Ministries is collecting and distributing fans and window air conditioners for those folks in our area who are in the heat and unable to get relief. Our hope is that we are able to help senior citizens and families with disabled children.

If you would like to donate a fan or window unit please contact us at 803-795-6641

You can give relief from summer heat...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about 175 Americans die in a normal year as a result of summer heat. These are only the direct casualties: no one can know for sure how many more deaths are advanced by heat wave weather—how many diseased or ageing hearts surrender when they would have continued beating under better conditions.
Each summer, many children, elderly and chronically ill suffer in the heat. You can bring relief to a family in need by donating a new fan or air conditioner, or by making a financial gift to our Mission Cool Breeze. You can supply one fan with a gift of $10 or one air conditioner with a gift of $100.

AMAZING GRACE!

AMAZING GRACE! Our Lord God Himself welcomed His precious child, Reverend


Archie Benjamin Clay into His Heavenly home on May 27, 2011. Waiting to meet him was our mother, Evelyn Elizabeth Clay, their daughter, Catherine Hope Clay, and their grandson, Christopher Kevin Davis, along with all his loved ones and thousands that came to know Jesus through his ministry.

Surviving him are his wife of 21 years, Zola Clay of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a sister, Catherine (Dan) Norman of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, five daughters, Donna Ann Thomas (Charlie), Eileen Clay Chappell ( George), Laura Clay, Susan Clay McCarthy-Bagwell (David), Amy Clay Nydam (Kevin), and one son, Grady Alford Butler (Jo). 17 grandchildren, Debbie Dubose, Henry Dubose, Jonathan Dubose, Laurie Ann Dubose, Grady Butler III, Vance Butler, David Benjamin Arnold, Susan Elizabeth Arnold, Chesley Lorraine Wiggins, Kellie Lorraine Davis, Casey Alexander Davis, James Christopher McCarthy, Jason Chad McCarthy, Tommy Matthew McCarthy, April Stoner Clark, Lester Ray Cobb, Evelyn Grace Nydam, and 24 great-grandchildren, and a beloved nephew, Reverend Paul Brad Keeter (Lou), of Fayettville, North Carolina.

He was born on July 22, 1929, in Enfield, North Carolina. He joined the Navy at 13 and served 4 years at sea. He fought in the Second World War, the Korean War and the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a policeman in Whitakers, North Carolina, and re-inlisted in the Air Force to serve over 30 more years. He received numerous awards and medals, including the Purple Heart while serving his country. In addition to his military career, he ministered faithfully and led thousands to give their hearts to Jesus. What a welcome

he must have received!

His homegoing celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 1st, at 1100 am at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad Street, Sumter, South Carolina.