{"id":17,"date":"2022-03-12T02:11:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-12T02:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2022-03-18T16:51:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T20:51:07","slug":"ross-family-fire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/","title":{"rendered":"Ross Family Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mainbg\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image_styled aligncenter image_fit_mobile\" style=\"width:461px;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image_frame effect-zoom\"><div class=\"image_shadow_wrap\">\n\t\t<a class=\"image_size_large image_no_link\" title=\"\" href=\"#\"><img alt=\"The Ross Family\" src=\"https:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/wp-content\/uploads\/strikingr\/images\/19_BR-459x240.jpg\" data-theme-retina-image=\"false\"  data-thumbnail=\"19\" width=\"459\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><span class=\"image_caption\">The Ross Family<\/span><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"maintext\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><em>Please share this page with anyone whom you think might be able to help<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em>March 16, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dear friend, Bethany Ross, a fellow servant of Christ, lives in Kingston, Georgia.\u00a0 Recently her home burned to the ground leaving eleven people homeless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bethany, her husband, their six children, as well as Bethany\u2019s parents and Bethany\u2019s birth mother have all been displaced by this fire. The home was insured and will eventually be replaced.\u00a0 People in her church have supplied meals and had provided a home for them to live in, but that home was only available for a limited time.\u00a0 Last night Bethany told us that they have spent the past three days in three different hotels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"smshi\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am not writing to ask you for money.\u00a0 Money is easy to give.\u00a0 We can all skip a coffee or snack this week and pass a few dollars along to the hurting.\u00a0 That\u2019s easy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost I ask you to join me in praying that God might display His greatness by making a way where there seems to be no way for the Ross Family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And I am writing to you because I don\u2019t know anyone in Georgia that can help Bethany and her family, but you might.\u00a0 I believe that God loves to work through His Body, and I have faith that God has providentially provided one of you with exactly the right contacts to meet the needs outlined below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BELOW ARE SOME WAYS WE CAN HELP THIS FAMILY:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">1<\/span><b>They need a place or places to live temporarily.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><p><cite>- Romans 12:13 <a href='#NKJV' title='New King James Version' alt='New King James Version'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ross Family has been in 3 different hotels in the past 3 days.\u00a0 They are currently residing in <strong>the Kingston Georgia area<\/strong> &#8211; between Rome and Atlanta (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dy3dEqGrooS2ZrxS8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to open the map in a new full-screen window<\/a>) and they would like to remain somewhat close to that vicinity.\u00a0 If you know any brothers or sisters (or ministries) that could help out the family with lodging in the area please contact me directly or let us know through the contact form at the bottom of this page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d105568.00156247652!2d-85.00257270433185!3d34.223017142859455!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x888aad519cee922f%3A0xe3fac3b77f6e8a4d!2sKingston%2C%20GA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1647372605998!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">2<\/span><b>They need a place that can provide specialized care for one of their family members.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\u201cNo, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.\u201d<p><cite>- 1 Corinthians 12:22 <a href='#NKJV' title='New King James Version' alt='New King James Version'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>One member of their family has some mental challenges that require special care. They are trying to admit this person to a facility that could provide the needed care, but it has been made difficult since all ID was burned up in the fire. They found a place that will help even without ID but that place is currently at capacity. If you know of anyone or any organization that might be able to help we would appreciate it. <span class=\"highlight light\">Other than prayer, I believe that this is the Ross family&#8217;s most pressing need at the moment.<\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">3<\/span><b>MOST OF ALL you can help them by praying for them.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\u201cMoreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you\u2026\u201d<p><cite>- 1 Samuel 12:23 <a href='#NKJV' title='New King James Version' alt='New King James Version'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>Please pray for all of these concerns and for strength in dealing with the grief and stress that comes with such loss.<\/p>\n<p>They also need prayer because <span class=\"highlight light\">their insurance company has not made this tragedy easy for them.<\/span>\u00a0 Please pray for the company agents and decision-makers to show understanding and empathy during these difficult days.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">4<\/span><b>Some of you have offered to assist financially.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\u201cFor if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack\u2014that there may be equality.\u201d<p><cite>- 2 Corinthians 8:12-14 <a href='#NKJV' title='New King James Version' alt='New King James Version'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAs I spoke with some of you about the Ross family, you agreed not only to join me in prayer, but you reminded me of the Macedonian churches as you eagerly expressed your desire to help the family financially. May God bless you.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nIf God is leading you to offer financial support there are two ways you can do that: <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\" style=\"border-color:rgba(195,139,39,1);padding-top:3px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Donations can be made directly through my church, Real Hope Fellowship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\" style=\"border-color:rgba(195,139,39,1);padding-top:3px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<p>If you choose to donate through the church please send donations to Real Hope Fellowship, 1270 Manor Boulevard, Lancaster PA, 17603.<\/p>\n<div class=\"address1\">Real Hope Fellowship,<br \/>\n1270 Manor Boulevard,<br \/>\nLancaster PA 17603.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Please make your checks payable to Real Hope Fellowship.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Donations made to Real Hope Fellowship are tax deductible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>100% of donations received by the church will be sent directly to the Ross Family<\/strong> along with an additional gift from the church.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you need an electronic way to give to Real Hope please contact me and we can discuss that.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\" style=\"border-color:rgba(195,139,39,1);padding-top:3px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>OR You may donate through GoFundMe<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\" style=\"border-color:rgba(195,139,39,1);padding-top:3px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A friend of the Ross family has set up a Gofundme page through which you can support them.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"icon_text icon_link orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-the-ross-and-kauffman?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;fbclid=IwAR2wVFCXY19WhnjHSbwR-X9gHKf-ZbS7bj0eudd5fl9wgHdsAYs3IzJZuZI\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to go the GoFundMe page (opens in a new window)<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<div class=\"smshi\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: GoFundMe does take a percentage of the money donated, and some people have indicated they would rather not donate through that organization.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">5<\/span><b>They could use some encouragement<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\u201cTherefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.\u201d<br \/>\n<p><cite>- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 <a href='#NKJV' title='New King James Version' alt='New King James Version'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nDiscouragement is a difficult battle to face alone. Sometimes we really need an encouraging word from brothers or sisters.&nbsp; It can be very sweet to know that when we are in the valley there are those who are climbing the mountains to carry our needs to God\u2019s Throne. <\/p>\n<p>If God moves you to send a card\/note (to Real Hope Fellowship, 1270 Manor Boulevard, Lancaster PA 17603) or an electronic message (through the contact form below), we will happily forward it to Bethany and her family.&nbsp;  I\u2019m sure the Ross family would greatly appreciate the encouragement. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.25\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-in\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\">\n<div class=\"mysubtitle\"> <span class=\"lnumber\">6<\/span><b>Thank You<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eds-animate edsanimate-sis-hidden \" data-eds-entry-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-eds-entry-delay=\"0\" data-eds-entry-duration=\"1.5\" data-eds-entry-timing=\"ease-out\" data-eds-exit-animation=\"\" data-eds-exit-delay=\"\" data-eds-exit-duration=\"\" data-eds-exit-timing=\"\" data-eds-repeat-count=\"1\" data-eds-keep=\"yes\" data-eds-animate-on=\"scroll\" data-eds-scroll-offset=\"75\"><blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\u201c&#8230;he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.\u201d<br \/>\n<p><cite>- Proverbs 11:25 <a href='#' title='Berean Study Bible' alt='Berean Study Bible'>*<\/a> <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That was a lot of information. Thank you for taking the time to read this far.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to leave you with a little bit of knowledge about the woman you will be helping.<\/p>\n<p>Bethany has been a friend for many, many years. She was my wife\u2019s college roommate and was the Matron of Honor in our wedding ceremony 18 years ago.\u00a0She is an excellent student of Scripture and has a lifetime passion for sharing the life-transforming (and community-transforming) power of the Gospel. Over the years she has ministered God\u2019s grace to my family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"smshi\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"roundframe aligncenter wp-image-154 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BRp500-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BRp500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BRp500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/realhopefellowship.org\/ross\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BRp500.jpg 502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bethany currently serves Jesus as the U.S. Director for Global Hands of Hope, a ministry committed to breaking the bonds of poverty through economic development, cultural renewal, Christian education, medical care, and the protection of vulnerable children. These goals are accomplished through the work of the Suubi school, church &amp; medical clinic, providing hope to the community of Bukeka, a village nestled in the beautiful hills of Uganda.<\/p>\n<a class=\"icon_text icon_globe orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ghoh.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here if you would like to learn more about Global Hands of Hope and their work in Uganda<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Any prayers, information, contacts, encouragement, or help you can provide are deeply appreciated.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nOn behalf of the Ross family and my own family, we thank you. May God refresh and bless you for your kindness.<\/p>\n<p>Love in the Lamb,<br \/>\nPastor Shawn Smith<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><em>Please share this page with anyone whom you think might be able to help<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em id=\"NKJV\" class=\"BibleCredits\">* Scripture taken from The Holy Bible: New King James Version. (1982). 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