Happy New Year?

It is hard to believe that is has been less than 3 weeks since we all ushered in the new year!  For most of us, we anticipated that the new year would be full of good things. 

Not even a month later, as a world, we are dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our history - the earthquake in Haiti.  Many are touched by the devastation and we wait with anticipation and dread to hear about the lives of missionaries, friends and the masses of people who are effected by the earthquake.

This horrific event is a stark reminder that we are not in control of our lives.  Each day is a precious gift from God above and we are reminded that life is special and fragile.

I look forward to the partnership we will have this year as we work together to help those in our community receive not just a hand out, but a hand up.  Together we will rescue lives that have been devastated from the ravages of poverty.