1. Devotion to God’s Word Job 19:25-27 (NIV) 25 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. 26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!

2. “Surviving Hurricane Katrina” How do we position ourselves to help? Sunday, September 4, 2005 Larry Cantrell

3. “Surviving Hurricane Katrina” Things to remember about the nature of God during a crisis. 1. God is Just (Matthew 5:45) 2. God achieves His will in a fallen world (Romans 5:12) 3. God is Sovereign (Psalm 24:1, 2)

4. “Surviving Hurricane Katrina” Three stages of spiritual assistance 1.Rescue 2.Recovery 3.Reassignment

5. “Surviving Hurricane Katrina” What can we do? 1.Pray 2.Prepare 3.Practice God’s Righteousness www.redcross.org Become a volunteer www.disasterreliefeffort.org The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort

6. Lord’s Invitation Matthew 5:46-48 (NIV) 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.