A week ago, Kentucky and several states around were hit with a deadly tornado. Many people lost their lives, and many more lost their homes and businesses from the tornado. As soon as the disaster was reported I had several contact me to see how they could help. After talking to our  

elders and other congregations a plan was put together to collect and take items needed to May field, KY; one of the areas hit the hardest by the tornado.  

It was short notice but as soon as the message was sent out on the “call tree” and placed on social media the donations started to come in. There were many congregations contacting us wanting to help, individuals brought donations in and helped load and pack things to be sent to Kentucky.  

 It was amazing to see the members of the Camden Ave. congregation and the area congregations working together. It was the Body of Christ functioning, each doing their part as Rom.  12:4-6, teaches, “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them…” Wow, did our congregation and others use their gifts! 

 As I think about the past week’s events, I came across the following story: When Anwar Sadat of Egypt was assassinated, they provided a temporary burial place beside Egypt’s Unknown Soldier. How interesting that Egypt’s best-known soldier should be buried beside Egypt’s Unknown Soldier! In the kingdom of God, there are many unknown soldiers. They march right beside the well-known soldiers. They each do their part. What each soldier in Christ does is important! Without their work, the well-known (the preachers, elders, and deacons) would not be as known. Without the widows, widowers, the retired couples, the college students, the middle-aged, the singles, the mothers, fathers, etc. nothing would be accomplished! 

 Thank you to all the soldiers of Christ, who helped, donated, packed, folded, loaded, gave,  hauled, and volunteered. Thank you for being the active, and faithful Body of Christ. Without you,  we could not do what we have done! 

Gal. 6:10, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who  are of the household of faith.” 

P.S. We are still learning what the needs of the people are in Mayfield, KY, and will do our best to inform the congregation of their needs. Thank you again for  

your concern, help, and ongoing help. The donations were  

taken to the Seven Oaks Church of Christ, in Mayfield,  

KY. May God bless you! Mark T.