There are things that we do, time and time again, that don’t seem significant in the moment, but can produce fruit in ways that we, perhaps, were not expecting. Every week, every single week, there is a regional meeting for the serving pastors in the region. Sometimes, there is not much to talk about. Sometimes there is a lot to talk about and the hour we give it is just not enough. We share about our families, our ministries, mistakes we have made, and lessons we have learned.

This practice started during COVID lockdowns as a way to stay connected in a very disconnected time. But the practice has continued and I am so glad that it has. It has allowed me to maintain connections with pastors all over the region. As we have seen the fires in Spokane devastate the community, we have been able to maintain contact with them and to know what is actually happening on the ground. As the next few weeks pass, we will hear more about the needs of the community and what we can do to help.

As of right now, what we can do is give to Week of Compassion who is working thought the local congregations to get them the resources they need. Week of Compassion also works to help communities prevent disaster. WoC is not just reactive but also proactive.

Another avenue of aid that I have been made aware of is
spokanecommunityresources.org. While this site is primarily for those who are seeking aid. This site should get updates with how people from
outside of the community can help.

Other than these, the best way for us to help is to keep our ears and hearts open to the needs in that community as they come up.
Reconstruction is a long and difficult process and there will be a need in the Spokane community for weeks, months, even years to come.