extending MERCY is Crossroads’ response to James 2: 15 – 17: “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” As the Mercy Team works from this Biblical mandate, they will identify needs, prioritize the needs, and develop a strategy to meet the needs in our community, state, nation, and around the world.
extending MERCY has completed the following tasks in 2011:
• Sent $8,000 to Mexico to assist construction project
• Set aside $30,000 to build chapels in Brazil
• Collect 2188 pounds of food to feed the hungry in Montgomery Country. $100 in cash.
• Gave $2,500 to Montgomery County YMCA to assist in children’s program, community outreach, summer camps, etc.
• Gave $7,500 to a CRBC family to assist in an adoption
• Collecting Easter Outfits (140) for Ladies related to the Parent Center (Willis ISD)
• Undie Sunday—Collecting underclothes and socks for children (Parent Center—Willis ISD)
• Giving $10,000 to Into the Streets of Ethiopia. This will provide baby formula for 3 or 4 orphanages and food for streets kids. This will cover about 3-4 months need.
• $350 to repair a car (Parent Support Center in Willis)
• $300 rent for (Church in the Park)
• Sponsor one young adult at the Transitional Care Center for the balance of 2011--$6400.
• Provide support for House of Hope as they assist women who struggle with addictions $1000 per month for the balance of 2011--$6000.
• Send 20 underserved students to 220 Camp--$6000.
• Assist Parent Support Center with daily ministry cost $200 per month for the balance of 2011-- $1200 total
• Assist Compassion United with the purchase of a piece of equipment--$800.
• Support Interfaith of The Woodlands School Supplies project with $1500.
• Assist a family from Crossroads with adoption expenses: $5000
The Mercy Team's desire is to use the resources provided to assist our community, county, state, nation, and beyond for the glory of God and to make His name known. If you have way the team might serve others, please contact Morris Horner.
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Mercy Team
Nathan Gillmore
Melana Monroe
Linda Philpot
Michael Philpot
Kara Portilla
Karen Ream
Jose Rocha
Cheryl Rocha
Mike Sullivan
Amanda Tucker
Morris Horner
Pastor Larry York
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