And when we sang “Happy Birthday,” his sweet face lit up. An impromptu party in that parking lot complete with yummy cookies, much needed supplies, and the gift of caring people who were there when his family needed it most brought tears to his mother’s eyes. They said that blessing bucket was not only extremely useful but was like a warm hug from supportive friends.Īnd little Antony’s birthday did not go uncelebrated. Jackie and Desiree received the love, help and encouragement that helped keep them going when they needed it most. Remember Donrich who was low on gas and even more in need of hope? His young daughter encouraged him to continue at his lowest point, and when he reached the parking lot just outside of New Orleans where God’s Pit Crew was giving out the blessing buckets and Mercy Chefs, another amazing ministry supported by Hand of Hope, was offering delicious warm meals, he was overwhelmed with gratitude. Just a few days later, as our media team travelled to Louisiana, I once again had the privilege of seeing firsthand the true blessing these carefully packed and prayed over gifts of love would be to their recipients. With no time to waste, the buckets were loaded into trucks and sent directly to the areas of need. Louis, Hurricane Ida was barreling toward the Gulf Coast. When we were packing those buckets in St. No one knew during that planning weeks in advance that disaster would already be on the way. The goal was to prepare for the next natural disaster. This event was planned by Hand of Hope, the outreach arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries, in conjunction with God’s Pit Crew, a partner organization we are honored to work with during natural disasters all over the U.S. Barbara Dresner put in one of Joyce’s books for encouragement and LaVondria Franks and her daughter Nadia had the privilege of placing a Bible inside.Īt the end of the line, the George family made a whole lot of noise as they pounded with rubber mallets securing the lids and finishing the process. I got to strategically place disposable razors into the tightly packed bucket. Several others added cleaning supplies, water, toothbrushes, and many other important items. Robert and Susie Sanabria put toilet paper into the buckets. On that sunny Saturday in the parking lot of Joyce Meyer Ministries, I had the opportunity to experience exactly what Tim talks about. If one person is missing, the result can be catastrophic. If one step isn’t included, if one bolt doesn’t get put into place, the finished product will not be right.
He depends on and values the role each one plays. He understands more than most the absolute importance of each and every individual along that line to the final outcome. He works to design the process of producing an item-usually on an assembly line. My husband, Tim, is a manufacturing engineer.
Ginger stache birthday full#
Here, 134 staff members of Joyce Meyer Ministries and their families are volunteering their time preparing “blessing buckets.” These buckets full of basic necessities become a lifeline to people whose lives have been suddenly interrupted by natural disaster. The scene changes to a parking lot in the suburbs of St. What they didn’t know at the time was that God was already working on their answers days before the hurricane hit Louisiana. Hurricane Ida changed millions of lives overnight. They were in survival mode, simply hoping for desperately needed supplies and a hot meal. Sweet Antony Mendoza spent his 8th birthday with his parents and sister in the sweltering heat-no party, no presents. How would they even begin to clean up and repair? With no gas available and no food to be found, he was reaching his breaking point.Īfter evacuating, Jackie Eberling and her daughter Desiree returned to their home to find a complete mess. After Hurricane Ida struck, Donrich Felo had no food for his family and his car was dangerously low on gas. I also love the fun geo pinatas and balloon tails by Party Pony (a fabulous vendor at my upcoming Australia workshop).He had no idea how difficult it would be. What a darling baby shower theme! I absolutely love the originality of this fun celebration! Such adorable details! I especially love the chocolate coated geometric Oreos. This amazing NEON GEO STACHE BASH BABY SHOWER was submitted by the incredible Sarah Osmotherly of Sugar Coated Mama.
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