[Singles] FW: "Loaves and fishes" miracle from West, Texas

[Kathy Jones]

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From: Steve Elliott [alert at grassrootsaction.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 4:16 PM
To: Kathy Jones
Subject: "Loaves and fishes" miracle from West, Texas


>From the Desk of:
Steve Elliott, Grassfire

Please read the "loaves and fishes" story that happened in West, Texas, and consider helping Mercy Chefs<http://www.grassrootsaction.com/r.asp?U=246079&RID=39114173> as they continue to provide hot meals to victims and volunteers.  --Steve

Kathy,

I just connected with Gary LeBlanc of Mercy Chefs and he shared with me an amazing "loaves and fishes" story that I want you to hear.

The need in West, Texas, is still great and the situation remains unsettled. Many families remain displaced from last week's devastating blast. As you know, Gary's team was asked to continue their efforts this week because the need is so great.

Well, a few days ago, Gary went to the Emergency Command Center where he was greeted by a man who shared an amazing story.

The Command Center had been providing meals to the recovery crew and emergency personnel who were working at "Ground Zero" of the blast zone.

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The Command Center realized they had underestimated how many meals they would need. In fact they were about 150 meals short and would not be able to feed 150 workers.

The volunteers at the Command Center decided to stop and pray and ask God for some sort of "loaves and fishes" miracle so they could feed these selfless heroes.

About 10 minutes after that prayer a Mercy Chefs truck pulled up with... yes.... 150 extra meals!

Gary's crew had precisely 150 meals left over from lunch and felt like they should take those meals, unannounced, to the Command Center.

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Kathy, this is just one example of how the generosity of Grassfire team members has been a blessing to the people of West, Texas, in a real, tangible way.

Gary tells me the need is still great. Some food service organizations could not stay this week, increasing the need even further. Mercy Chefs has been asked by local officials to stay as long as possible. Gary has committed the Mercy Chefs team to stay for as long as they can operate the kitchen with chefs and volunteers to the Mercy Chefs standard.

Gary said, "I will not leave an unmet need."

Simply put, Gary and his team still need our help...

Even if you have already helped, would you please consider making a special gift today to help Mercy Chefs continue providing urgently needed relief to families in West, Texas, while they continue other vital efforts? Go here now.<http://www.grassrootsaction.com/r.asp?U=246080&RID=39114173>

+ + How Grassfire team members are helping

Many of our team members have already stepped forward to help Mercy Chefs. Dozens have contributed $20, including a team member in Youngsville, PA. Others have donated $100, like a friend in Briggs, Texas; or even $200 like the gift Mercy Chefs received from Port St. Lucie, Florida.

One faithful team member from Sacramento, California, donated $1,000 to Mercy Chefs.

Every gift will help -- and your donation goes directly to Mercy Chefs. Please consider a special gift today to help Mercy Chefs continue meeting the need in West, Texas, and reach others with their relief efforts. Go here now.<http://www.grassrootsaction.com/r.asp?U=246081&RID=39114173>

Please note that you will be directed to Mercy Chef's PayPal donation page, where you can make your gift by credit card or your PayPal account DIRECTLY to Mercy Chefs.

Remember, your gift to Mercy Chefs is tax deductible.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support<http://www.grassrootsaction.com/r.asp?U=246082&RID=39114173> in this crucial time.

Steve Elliott
Grassfire

P.S. We need Grassfire team members to step up and support the work of Mercy Chefs - especially this week. Help them rise to the challenge of feeding quality meals to this hard-hit community. Click here to make a special, tax-deductible gift, directly to Mercy Chefs, to help bring immediate relief and continue ongoing relief efforts<http://www.grassrootsaction.com/r.asp?U=246083&RID=39114173>.


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