Hey LCC, As you all very well know, there are multiple fires raging throughout our state, and a big one right here in our Central Valley. Many people, families, churches, schools, and businesses are coming together to help provide resources to help during this time. What can we as a church do? Here are some ideas:
Fast and Pray - Many churches in the Central Valley are asking their people to fast and pray for God to intervene in these fires, and we as a church are joining in on this endeavor. Whether it’s daily, week, or monthly, would you consider joining with us and others in fasting and praying for God to move in our city, valley, and state? Starting today, Christen and I will be fasting and praying for the rest of the week till Friday, and would like to invite anyone who wishes to join with us in doing so. Whatever prayer and fasting looks like for you and your family is up to you, we just value your partnership in prayer. We will be fasting as a church from now until Friday September 11, 2020.
Join with us for a Night of Prayer & Worship - Tomorrow, Wednesday September 9th at 6:30pm, we will be hosting a time of prayer and worship at the Davis home for anyone who wants to join. This time of worship is happening live and in person at the Davis house (in our backyard), so you are welcome to join with us in person if you would like, but will also be live streaming via Zoom if you would like to participate that way (contact Ryan Davis for address details and/or Zoom credentials).
Provide Resources for People with Needs - There are many needs that are arising during these fires, and donations/resources are needed. Entire families, along with their pets and livestock, are being evacuated, and people are coming together to provide for these needs. Kayla West posted a Family Resource Guide, and I thought I would pass it on (See below). As you will notice from the guide, your house, cars, and donations (financial and otherwise) can be helpful during this time. Jed Noonkester, who works at Clovis North High School, mentioned that donations can be dropped off at Clovis North. As you will notice from the Family Resource Guide below, Clovis North is one of the Current Resource Centers. As of now they need cheap blankets and animal crates donated for the pets that have been dropped off in the small gym. According to Jed, they are not very picky right now, so anything can help. Jed also said that he is available to give direction to anyone that needs help navigating the campus (Jed’s contact number is: 559-760-7001).
