Last week we shared a story (The Opportunity of Storms) written by Peg Rauscher about the opportunities that come our way in the midst of trials and storms. Little did we know that on Monday a Category F-5 tornado would hit a small town in Oklahoma bringing complete devastation. Out of this storm we too find opportunity. Opportunity to rise up as the body of Christ and give of ourselves to a people in need.

There’s no doubt that Brethren people like to give. Pastors tell us, “if there is a need, our people will figure out a way to help”. We are generous with our time and our money. We support our Global Partners, Church Planters and our youth. Through the years many of us have eaten our share of spaghetti dinners, sponsored youth for whatever-a-thons and donated our time and money towards important causes.

Keeping this type of compassion in mind . . .

The Story of the Week is designed to share with you what fellow Brethren individuals, groups and churches are doing around the globe.  But we need your stories, testimonies and photos so that we may do that.
Have you been involved in an outreach effort?  Has your group or congregation discovered new ways to reach your community with the love of Christ?  Has God done some amazing work in the life of our family lately?  Has the Holy Spirit prompted you to begin a new ministry or event for Christ?
Let us know so that we can share with others about the good things God is doing in the Brethren Church!  Just send your stories to:  brethren@brethrenchurch.org