Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

A Palestinian woman had a romance with a Palestinian man. Problem was that she was a Muslim and he was a Christian. Her family took the honorable way out – they killed her. Authorities heard something was up and decided … Continue reading →

Just caught a discussion on the evacuation of New Orleans. The question was what ought to be done with those who are still refusing to leave their homes? The answer was something to this effect: “Since last hurricane season we … Continue reading →

Here’s an MP3 of today’s message – Learning from John Wesley: The Christian Life.

An Episcopal Letter to the Texas Annual Conference Churches Sunday Morning September 4, 2005 Dear United Methodist Brothers and Sisters, Resurrection Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I write to all of you this day to tell … Continue reading →

Hurricane Katrina is putting us all to the test. Some are up to the test, others aren’t. From what I read, the people of Houston are doing exceptionally well. Consider this: Officials postponed today’s scheduled Labor Day Classic at Reliant … Continue reading →

I’ve just set up a separate blog to disseminate information for the Hurricane Katrina outreach ministry here in Pittsburg. We expect 50 evacuees to arrive within 72 hours.

Katrina has brought out those who are best at complaining and casting blame. I’m several hundred miles away from the scene, but it seems to me that we don’t have the perspective to do much in the way of constructive … Continue reading →

Here’s a note from a pastor in Biloxi. There are alot more people to pray for than just those from New Orleans: I wanted to ask your prayers for all us folks on the Gulf Coast and throughout Mississippi who … Continue reading →

Here’s another part of Texas UMs response to Katrina needs: Lakeview Conference Center [outside Palestine, TX] will be housing 106 special needs adults starting tomorrow (Saturday). They need twin size sheets and blankets or sleeping bags, towels, all toiletries except … Continue reading →

Yesterday I posted Bishop Huie’s letter about responding to the need after Katrina. Here’s today’s note from her with more information and specifics about how you can be involved in helping with the refugees in Houston. Dear Friends God is … Continue reading →