Overflow!!

Today, we received another $25 donation! Praise the Lord! So, that puts our total over $850. The Lord is just absolutely amazing!

The Results Are In...

Job 5:9 says the Lord "...performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." I've known this to be true in my life and the lives of those around me. This Christmas season, the Lord has proven this true as well in our Big Give project.

Last night, we visited with the Thomas family to present them with $827.47 in Christmas gifts, food, and living expense assistance!! Isn't our God miraculous!! What began as $77 was multiplied almost eleven times to bless a family in need. ONLY God could do that.

Together, we shared in testimonies of the Lord's ever present help; songs of encouragement; prayers of faith & thanksgiving; and plenty of hugs and tears! It was a time we'll NEVER forget.

We thank you for your support, prayers, and donations! Because of our Lord working through the hearts and hands of so many, an impact in eternity has been made. It is our hope that: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)

Day 6 Update

We're still moving right along. We're waiting for checks in the mail from those who've pledge amounts. If all the pledge money arrives, we will have $790 to present to the Thomas family. I'm sure we'll probably add an additional $10 in there to make it an even $800! God is so good. We'd like to thank Dee Austin and Tiffany Hearn for their contributions! You're making a difference in the Kingdom of God!

Day 4 Update: Unity (Ephesians 4)

Today, my family (immediate and extended) had its annual Secret Santa Pajama Party!! Having set a $30 limit, we exchanged gifts with one another. It was such a blessing to set that limit for ourselves while working together to hopefully bless the Thomas family with $1000 before the year ends (hopefully by Christmas). Including the members of our extended family, we began with $77 from The Big Give. Through various means (candy sales, baked good sales, donations, & drives), the Lord has multiplied that amount to almost $700. In a very intimate way, we are seeing the beauty of what God can do when we use our gifts to unite and work towards one purpose.


We're so grateful for what the Lord has done and are continually praying to reach the $1000 goal.

Please pray for family "Daniel." We learned today that his heart function is at 12%. Because of this, his doctor will not release him to be put back on the donor list for a kidney.

Day 3 Update: Faith With Works!!

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (James 2:14-17).

We're praising God for those whose works are displaying their faith!! God is abundantly blessing by touching the hearts of people to give to the Thomas family. Today we received a $100 donation! This brings our total to $247 thus far! Glory be to God our Father!

Day 2 Update

Together, we've increased the amount this family will receive to $147 and we're waiting to receive another donation mailed from a Knoxville resident.

1. Anonymous Donor
2. Lisa Benavides
3. Wilma Helton
4. Carolyn Johnson (repeat donor)

Help us spread the word by putting our blog address (http://mybiggive2.blogspot.com) in your Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace status updates! Every single prayer and donation helps. Remember, you can contribute items if you do not want to contribute cash. We're also collecting Food, Toiletries, Gas Giftcards (for the multiple trips to the doctor), and toys.

Thanks again!

Day 1 Contributions

Thank you so much for your loving and giving hearts!! In our first day, we've raised $112 in cash for this family! We're also waiting to receive a donation in the mail out of North Carolina and will pick up food & toiletry donations from a local donor for the Thomas family! We're so excited and overwhelmed!! Thank you to the following donors:

1. Anonymous Donor
2. Melissa & Jon Cox
3. Ariel Cruz
4. Evelyn & Raymond Davis
5. Carolyn Johnson
6. Niccole Sanchez

Some have even listed information about this family and blog in their Facebook Status Updates! We'd also like to especially thank, Tierney Bates, for emailing information about this project through his Knoxville 411 listserv. What a way to spread the word! Thank you so much.