September 2005Dear Friends and Partners,During these past weeks, I along with millions of others, have watched the reports unfold about Hurricane Katrina. My heart felt a deep compassion for the people affected by this tragedy. With crusades coming up in El Salvador, India and Africa during the next few months and knowing that we haven't even started raising the finances for them yet, it would have been easy to let the rest of the world take care of those in need. A part of me was hoping God would let KLM International off the hook so we could put our efforts into raising the capitol necessary for these international events. However, the more news we heard and watched, the more compelled we felt to do what we could for our own nation. Such great devastation requires more from the body of Christ than just prayer. To be honest, if we don't put some feet to our faith and action to our petitions then who will? Listen, this is a wonderful opportunity to reach into the gulf coast region with more than just food and clothes. It's an opportunity to touch people's lives with the anointing and to minister the powerful message of Jesus' resurrection. Well, that's exactly what we're doing! I believe that God will honor our pause in our international efforts to take care of those here at home. I believe everything we need to catch up with our obligation from Liberia and raise the capital for El Salvador will come in as we pour our heart and finances into the gulf coast. We have stationed semi trailers around our metro area, accepting donations from the general public and working with manufacturers and shipping companies. We are working with local churches in the affected areas that are currently ministering to those in need. One such church is hosting over 200 evacuees in their sanctuary. So many of these people have nowhere to go and nothing to return to. They may be there awhile. Not only are we accepting gifts in kind such as large quantities of food and clothing, but we are also gathering cleaning supplies and cash to assist the churches that are doing the work. Also, with over a million people displaced and losing everything, we have a desire to take thousands of bibles to them. We know your hearts are in this as well. With so many great organizations helping, it's hard to choose whom to give to. Follow your heart. Together We Are Making A Difference! Your missionary evangelists, 
Kenney & Neja Linhart |