I’m just so proud.

I would like to applaud the amazing community of North. This is the most amazing community of people I have ever been a part!

North saw a huge need in the city of Amarillo, and stood up to the pain and injustice of this world and made a difference. Our national economic crisis has touched so many, and often the most affected people are the people who are already suffering financially. Every year my amazing family, Trinity Fellowship Church to which North is a ministry of, provides Thanksgiving turkeys and dinners to the families of this area most severely impoverished. That is 900 families in the Amarillo area!! This year because of the economy and the price of the turkeys had risen significantly; it looked like the outreach would not be feasible.

The ministry of North couldn’t accept, and began raising money. In just a few short weeks, North raise $10,000 to help buy 900 families Thanksgiving turkeys! An unbelievable feat for a few hundred poor college students! But they didn’t stop there. Last Tuesday night after North, those same people invaded the Walmart on Coulter Street in Amarillo and filled 200 bags full of the rest of the Thanksgiving dinner (sweet potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cookies…etc.).

I can’t say how proud I was of my community. I know what a sacrifice that was for most of these young adults barely making it on their own. Hats off North! This Saturday the Gospel of Jesus Christ will go into help 900 homes because of your sacrifice and effort. The coolest part of it all is that I know with what kinds of heart it was done. I know most would never want any credit. They have done it because when they were poor in heart and soul and body, there was One, Jesus, who made a greater effort and paid the ultimate sacrifice so that they could know Love and be satisfied.

And that makes me all the more proud. Forgive me, but I must shout it by blog. I’m so proud of you North!! ☺

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On a personal note, I would also like to say how proud I am of my brother Ike.

My brother Ike is 21 years old and is a religion major at Liberty University. He is one of the most influential, Godly men in my life. And he’s doing an amazing job in life and faith. He has an incredible trust in God and a purity of heart that is to be desired. He recently wrote a blog that I believe shows his character and the wisdom God is increasing in him. I would like to share it with you HERE.

Ike baptizing folks in Zambia, Africa

Ok, now that I have given away all my gold stars of the day. All I can say is have a great day, and you hear from me again Sunday! ☺

KR☺

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