helping Japan

I have listened to several TV and radio spokespersons over the last few days. Several of them are saying that we should not send money to Japan. They are saying this because so much of the money that was sent to Haiti is evidently unaccounted for.

Well, no one wants to give to something that appears to be misappropriated. No one wants to give to something when there are questions about the disbursement or accountability of funds.

So, I want to tell you about your church. When you give to your church, or to any fund that is managed by the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, you can rest assured that everything is happening as you have been told. We have wonderful staff, and wonderful staff in the administrative department. If there is anytime that you have questions, our books, your books are open books. Full disclosure. They are your books, afterall.

If we are raising money for a youth mission trip, the youth will get all of it. If we are asking for funds for water.org, water.org will get all of it. If we raise money for Japan, it will all get there. If you ever want to know anything about the gifts that you give to your church, your questions will be answered completely.

If you want to give to Japan or any other need in the world, your church is the place to do it.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.