Supporting the Janes Family

I am reposting an email that was graciously sent out from our church. Thank you Southbrook for supporting us in this way. Thank you to all of you for your continued prayer and support.

Hey Southbrook,

We all continue to hope and pray with the Janes family as Garren continues to be treated at Levine Children's Hosptial in Charlotte. Not only the Southbrook family, but also the communities of Piedmont Middle, CATA, and Porter Ridge Elementary have rallied around the family. They are so appreciative of all the prayers and support that have been offered up. As Geoffrey has written on his blog, this situation is a marathon, not a sprint. As we look ahead to the coming days and weeks, there are a few additional ways you can support Garren, Geoffrey, Nancy, Kara, and Kelsey:

• Fasting- The Southbrook pastors and staff are planning to fast from food starting 8 pm Thursday through 8 pm Friday. Some folks are fasting today, and many will be tomorrow. If you choose to, this is a time to seek God's will, listen to His voice, meditate on His Word, and to pray with fervency. (Isaiah 58)

• Prayer- Saturday morning at 10 am at both campuses (Weddington Children's bldg. and Monroe Main Auditorium), we will be gathering together to continue to pray for Garren's healing and for the Janeses.

• Financial Gifts- Southbrook has set up a special account for people to give monetary gifts to the family. These gifts are non-tax deductible and will be used to pay for medical expenses, food, and fuel. You can submit gifts several ways: online HERE, at Southbrook giving kiosks located in the lobby of both campuses, or during church services on Sunday mornings.

You may be thinking "I want to do more, there's got to be something we can do now." Right now they are waiting- waiting for Garren to respond, for him to wake up. I encourage everyone to start thinking ahead- a visit at the hospital next Monday, an encouraging email on Wednesday, praying with your family 2 weeks from now etc. Mark it on your calendar if you need to, but we are going to keep praying together, keep sending encouraging messages, and keep visiting at the hospital.

Geoffrey will keep us updated on Garren through his blog and Southbrook will keep you updated on how we can continue to lift up and love this family. Please pass this on to anyone who is interested in supporting the Janes family.

Thank you for continuing to pray-