...share your food with the hungry and provide the poor wanderer with shelter--when you see the naked clothe him... Isaiah 58:7
GOD HEARS THE CRIES OF THE POOR
This past week had me and Carmelo building in a colonia we had never been to before. At first look, you would think it better than the colonia along the canal, but in reality, it was a disaster waiting to happen. The roofs are caving in from the lack of support, tons of debris and discarded junk was piled on the tin roof to hold it down because of the lack of fasteners. But that all changes when God answers their prayers. Sometimes we have to wait until just the right time for God to show up and change the situation. He sent us there, and then spoke to the hearts of people to send the resources needed to make a difference. It was just me, Carmelo and the people that live there, taking what was falling down and making it a livable home. There were several requests from Neighbors to come and help them as well. Yesterday I attended a huge outreach and celebration held by the ROHI Foundation in the colonia after 32 people from Austin came for several days to "spend " themselves on behalf of the poor. They finished the water lines on the south side of the canal, cleaned and restored the bath house, held a medical clinic, painted faces, and shared the Easter story to a crowd of hundreds. 180 pounds of chicken was grilled and a few of us led everyone in worship and fun songs. Another great week
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