Seth Barnes Oct 3, 2008 8:00 PM

Why we didn't ask for money for Ike

It was almost two weeks ago that I posted a call to action to help clean up the areas that Hurricane Ike had devastated. This past week, we distribute...

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It was almost two weeks ago that I posted a call to action to help clean up the areas that Hurricane Ike had devastated. This past week, we distributed a press release with
the headline: "One Nonprofit Doesn't Want Your Money for Ike."

Now, why on earth would we do that?

As a nonprofit, AIM depends upon the generosity of people like you. And yet, part of that vision isn't simply to throw money at problems, but to expose Christians to situations that will break their hearts and create a holy unrest in them to see the kingdom of God come to earth.

So, we want to invite the Body of Christ to unplug from their lives for a week and spend it being the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are hurting in Galveston.

In a sense, we're asking for much more than your money. We're asking for you. The Church made a huge difference after Katrina and it can make a difference here.

Please contact us and one of our staff people can talk to you about the opportunities.

For more information go to the Hurricane Ike Relief Blog.

What's are other issues that require more than just writing a check to solve or address? Can you think of anything else where the experience of going and touching the people affected is invaluable? Post your thoughts in the comment section below.

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