But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Crisis Response
“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”—Matthew 25:40
As the body of Christ, we have a responsibility to love our neighbors and always be ready to share the reason for the hope that we have. We want God to be magnified by our love and care for those who are affected by crises of any kind.
Bethlehem Crisis Response Team
Our goal is to have a network of volunteers who can gather on short notice to deploy to a crisis area and provide critical supplies, spiritual, and emotional care. We are also providing training for volunteers (and others interested) to be equipped to minister both to those affected by large-scale disasters as well as personal crises. Contact Alex Ursel (612-205-1250) if you’re interested in being part of our team.
Help Us Prepare
Our Crisis Response Team is planning to have a pre-loaded trailer with supplies and equipment so that when the call comes for assistance, the team will be immediately ready to deploy. You can help by donating supplies and equipment to those who will need it.
Ministry Contact
Alex Ursel: 612-205-1250
Resources
Desiring God (John Piper) resources on suffering
His Presence in Crisis (Part 1), by Jonathan Olford
A Ministry of Being There (Part 2), by Jonathan Olford
Offering a Christlike Presence to the Grieving: An Interview With Jonathan Olford