Conversations: For The Good Of The City | LA Fire Relief Story (Ps Phil Pringle & Ps Jake Sweetman)

For the good of the city. In the midst of some of the most devastating fires LA has ever seen, Cathedral Church, became an epicentre for hope, transforming into a drive-through distribution centre providing fire relief supplies to the people of their city. In this weeks podcast join Ps Phil and he sits down with Ps Jake Sweetman to discuss this incredible story.

Within 72 hours, the Cathedral Church community, with the support of other local churches, mobilised over 400 volunteers, and served over 1000 families with fresh water, hot meals, groceries and prayer. This is a story of how the church can respond in crisis, combining both practical and spiritual support, and become a catalyst for community flourishing - truly fulfilling the call to be a city on a hill, and a light in the dark. This is a story of the mighty church of Jesus in action - not just preaching hope, but being hope - a living, breathing community ready to respond to those in need.

Where there’s helplessness, there’s harvest. Where there’s pain, there’s an opportunity for Jesus to heal. A truly inspiring story and encouragement for every church.

“We say that we’re a church for the glory of Christ, the beauty of the bride, and the good of the city. And God is really helping us bring that good of the city aspect to life.” - Ps Jake Sweetman

Drive Through Impact Summary:
People Served: 1,032 individuals, from those who lost groceries due to the power outage all the way to those who have lost their homes.
Outreach Efforts: Teams were sent to gas stations, parking lots, and street corners to spread the word.
Life-Changing Support: A family of three was living in their car due to the fires, in line with 2 flat tires, received four new tires and a trunk full of supplies.
Community Involvement: Six neighbours from our street came to serve alongside us.
Door-to-Door Assistance: Knocked on every door in the surrounding area to offer help.
Cleanup Efforts: Helped clean up people’s yards.
Prayer: Prayed with every car that came through, offering spiritual support alongside physical assistance.
Church Unity: 7 different churches unified together
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