Hurricane Patricia raced across the Valley yesterday - leaving flooding everywhere. Lots of heavy rain fell and and the wind blew. We were lucky enough not to have any flooding here in Alamo. The cities just to the East of us were not so lucky - Donna and Westlaco were totally flooded, included many neighborhoods and frontage roads. We did not venture out at all, but am truly amazed at the people who tried to drive through flooded areas after being warned no to do so. Those who did so just created huge waves that helped to flood people's homes. Praise God that no one was injured during the storm. Following are pictures from Weslaco, Texas.
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| submerged vehicles |
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| will that car ever run right again |
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| enjoying the flood
We have found yet another outlet for the excess clothing for the clothing ministry. A pastor from Mexico will take all of the extra clothing we have and take it across the border to many of the bordering Mexican cities along the Rio Grande all the way to the Eastern coast. He does not work otherwise except to preach, just does odd jobs whenever he can to raise a bit of money to help with the fuel expenses. He is so grateful for everyone that we can help provide no matter if is a little or a lot - anything is a gift from God. It always amazes me how God always seems to lead us to people in need when we have an excess of anything. This Pastor can go back and forth across the border and not get stopped or questioned when he is delivering clothes or food to the those in distress. We need to remember to give God all the praise and glory for His provision.
As the Winter Texans are returning, so is their desire to help others. Already we have had donations of food for the food pantry, which does stay here on the America side of the border. We have food donations bins at the hall and have had to empty them already. "A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor". Proverbs 22:9.
Do any of you from the Northern states remember the heavy red and black wool hunting suits that the deer hunters used to wear before orange became the hunting color??? Well, in my quest to finish unfinished projects (this one from many years ago) I began making our daughters Santa's from the re-purposed hunting suit that their father used for years. I had just enough of the suit (after taking it apart and washing it in cold water) to make them all and myself one. I have a bit to go yet, but hopefully will have them done in time for this Christmas.
is this a blast from the past? 2 down, 3 to go
This may be the last Sunday we attend great Oaks Community Church as our new minister/chaplain Lee and Marilyn Bahney will be arriving this week. Because of a few problems, they may not arrive until Tuesday or Wednesday. It is almost too late to plan a church service for Sunday as the church board is not here yet either. We are so very anxious to meet the Bahney's and begin our journey together as chaplains here at Alamo Rev Veh. I believe that the Lord has great things in store for the Church @ Alamo Rec Veh this year - that He will bless the church and congregation by bringing more people to know, love, and accept Him as Savior, assuring their place in heaven with Him forever.
From Pastor Israel this morning we learned that God is the greatest comforter. Throughout our lifetime, we have needed comfort because of the death of a loved one, loneliness, broken relationships, addictions, financial situations - so many other things. These are the times we need to turn to the Lord, not to other crutches - drugs and alcohol to name just two. Isaiah, in his time, was considered to be one of the greatest prophets, that is until he began to preach what people did not want to hear! He called them to judgement for their evil ways and their sins against God. After judgement comes comfort. 70 years after Jerusalem's captivity in Babylon, they were set free - free from God's punishment and forgiven. Ask for forgiveness and be forgiven and comforted by the Lord Most High.
This week pray for our nation as we are danger because this country has turned it's back on God. "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that we may have peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
Timothy 2:1-2
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