Low lying areas in NJ under evacuation for this nor’easter.
CitiIMPACT’s volunteers & assets are safe. 
Pray fervently for the thousands of people who are homeless & suffering from Sandy.
The kids really need us all to help them.
There are literally people who haven’t eaten for a week.
PLEASE DONATE.
It costs us $1 per hot meal.
Blessings, JD Smith, President CitiIMPACT Missions
As part of our overall missions projects affecting at-risk children and families, you have long seen our involvement in responding to natural disasters.
I suppose there is great truth in that every size disaster is EPIC to those who experience it.
There are few events that are EPIC in the number of ways it can be disastrous in so many forms and such a broad geographical and demographic landscape. Sandy is one of those, truly.
Our efforts will together with your help positively affect thousands of people with the HOPE of the truth of Jesus Christ love for them…in practical ways during this harsh event.
Please join in the efforts with us to rescue the perishing situations of many people as we ramp up to the holiday season.
Blessings to you, JD Smith, President, CitiIMPACT Ministries
The Lord is a Warrior; the Lord is His Name.
1. Fight for what is right. Political elections and debates are not the destiny changers we often would like to think they are. Neither are they the route to the dynasty God has in store for
you. Finding your passions fulfilled by all the promises of God in Christ Jesus is right. He has, and does, lead the way to what is right. The battles are for those who have the Warrior nature of our Lord. That can be, and should be, One and All.
2. Be strong. Now to fight the fight of right, we need to be in full armor, strong. Strong in the Lord first of all with all the possible armor His love, grace and mercy provide. Ephesians 6:10-20 is a great instruction in this. That begins, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
3. Be courageous. Aligning ourselves with the elements of armor above in #2, powered by the Holy Spirit, leads to confidence and courage. Confident in Christ to empower and Courage as a Warrior with the Warrior of all times. I mean, really, who do you want to be with you when embattled? Doesn’t the Lord, the Warrior, give you great courage?
4. Be right. Being right means, again, being aligned with the Warrior, the Lord is His Name. In alignment with Him, our assignment will be revealed with clarity, precision, power and righteousness. Warriors, One and All, meaning we are in a team, with our assignment clear; our purpose unified, our unity in the bond of peace. That is right.
Be the Warrior that is reflected by the Lord. Exodus 15:3
In this kairos of seeming diminishing power of purpose and execution in our world, it is more than a little refreshing to find those who do not shrink back from the battle.
Let’s all embrace the portion of the wholeness of the Lord in His Name of Warrior, and be about His business and battle.
What are some ways we can execute as Warriors, One and All? Let me know your thoughts, experiences and plans!
Blessings, JD Smith
I’ve been working through some web site, social media, blogging and speaking issues lately. During these processes, 7 DESIGNS keep arising. Maybe these will aid you, too, as you either assess and adjust a current project, church, ministry or job. Even more important if you’re looking to start fresh or something new.
These are basics of the most important D.E.S.I.G.N.S, you! As much as I want to keep moving forward, understanding my DESIGNS is first necessary. Then I can apply them to those around me on our team or form a team better (or a better team).
D.E.S.I.G.N.S.
1. Desire. Really, do I have the desire for what is front of me, or in my situation? What motivates me towards any particular goal. Passionate expression comes from deep within us, our desire.
2. Experience. The good, bad, pretty and ugly experiences of our past groom us for today and for what is yet to come. Take stock of all that. Learn from, even celebrate those experiences. Now apply them with new perspectives.
3. Spiritual Gift. Many find that their life of faith has helped mold them for where they are, and are headed. In that depth of perspective, most find they have special gifts that rise to the occasion. Search out yours, and make the appropriate analysis and application.
4. Individuality. What is your style? How are you most comfortable? Everyone isn’t a public speaker, salesman, writer, artsy inclined, etc. What are the ways you work most comfortably in your sphere and highlight that as a strength. We might all need to work on some weak points as well. Yet, do not reject or neglect your strengths.
5. Maturation. Am I growing in the processes of wisdom? Where am I on a legitimate curve in our endeavors? Time on the job doesn’t always equate to maturity. An example is that many go to church for years, yet are not truly involved beyond just showing up. Knowledge applied is wisdom.
6. Natural Abilities. There are many ways to explain this I suppose. I like several sports, I’m certainly not a professional at any of them. My son, Caleb, loves to design and build things with LEGO blocks. He gets great joy from that. What gives us joy when we are engaged in it may be a great way to analyze something that we are naturally good at. Be joyful in the application of your talents.
7. Strategic Realignment. Basics 1-6 may cause us to understand we need to realign. Be strategic in that. Don’t “throw out the baby with the bath water”. Assess clearly where you are. Catch a glimpse of a preferred future. Plan accordingly for implementing steps towards that future.
All these 7 Basics really comprise this truth. We are all pieces of the puzzle. It takes time to build that puzzle. Often, others aren’t in place yet, so our place for our piece isn’t yet clear. But when it does become clear, and all is in place; VOILA! Now the puzzle is complete.
What situations are you in or want to be in that DESIGNS has been or could be important?
If we can encourage you in any of these areas, just contact us! Blessings! JD Smith
Much help is needed all along the Gulf Coast. People need you. Yes YOU! Join in.
Please. Pray. Right now.. where you are.
CitiIMPACT Missions
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BLESSINGS.
JD Smith FROM THE GULF COAST.
More UPDATES on Disaster Mission for ISAAC, Click HERE & HERE
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Ground Personnel related to CitiIMPACT Safe at this hour. 7:00 EST
Some are evacuated near Plaquemines Parrish & St. Bernard.
We’ll update you with our plan for Rescue, Relief and Recovery as soon as safe to deploy.
New Orleans, Waveland, Biloxi, Gulfport, Houma…Hurricane Katrina 7 YEAR
August 29, 2005 to August 29, 2012
BACK in NEWS with Hurricane ISAAC coming to shore on the anniversary of Katrina.
This clip still tells the tale for the region, then and now. Pray.
Everybody needs help sometime. Everybody can help.
INFO for our Disaster Missions in general HERE.
To Help with a Volunteer Team: CLICK HERE
DONATE NOW: HERE
Jesus Christ reveals 4 Means of Dignity during Disasters.
He Mitigates the storms, Ministers Mercy, Multiplies disciples, Magnifies His Name.
These 4 Means of Grace He inspires in all of us reflect who He is, bringing dignity to our fellow citizens, as we carry them out.
Let our voices ring with praise even in times of disaster!
How can we help you? Blessings, JD
More UPDATES on Disaster Mission for ISAAC, Click HERE
Ground Personnel related to CitiIMPACT Safe at this hour. 7:00 EST
Some are evacuated near Plaquemines Parrish & St. Bernard.
We’ll update you with our plan for Rescue, Relief and Recovery as soon as safe to deploy.
New Orleans, Waveland, Biloxi, Gulfport, Houma…Hurricane Katrina 7 YEAR
August 29, 2005 to August 29, 2012
BACK in NEWS with Hurricane ISAAC coming to shore on the anniversary of Katrina.
This clip still tells the tale for the region, then and now. Pray.
Everybody needs help sometime. Everybody can help.
INFO for our Disaster Missions in general HERE.
To Help with a Volunteer Team: CLICK HERE
DONATE NOW: HERE
Jesus Christ reveals 4 Means of Dignity during Disasters.
He Mitigates the storms, Ministers Mercy, Multiplies disciples, Magnifies His Name.
These 4 Means of Grace He inspires in all of us reflect who He is, bringing dignity to our fellow citizens, as we carry them out.
Let our voices ring with praise even in times of disaster!
How can we help you? Blessings, JD
On the MOVE..whole Gulf Coast on ALERT. PRAY.
It’s ONLY just begun. YOU HELP IS NEEDED……..PLEASE be READY. (click)
Our Disaster Ministries at CitiIMPACT are staged in multiple states with partners & collaborations ready to HELP with HOPE, from Florida to Texas. 
PRAY FIRST!!
Supplies and Donations ALL NEEDED
The people can do this. THEY CAN!
YOU can help (VOLUNTEER HERE) AS A TEAM
You CAN!
PLEASE DONATE NOW IF YOU CAN PLEASE. IT ALL COUNTS & ALL GOES TO THE DISASTER MISSIONS WHEN DESIGNATED. THANK YOU. CLICK HERE
A rare moment at home last week, my wife and I watched the early evening “NEWS” on a major network. The news anchor led with three stories; fire, war, and west Nile virus. We looked at one another at the same moment with “WOW!” 
A quick glimpse at the Headline News on my computer shows a sports hero giving up his battle to prove himself clean of drugs, multiple shooting near the Empire State Building, tropical storms like Isaac, continuing wars, and West Nile Virus. 
You’ll hear me talk a lot about getting ready for disasters. That’s part of our ministry, missions at CitiIMPACT. (follow stories here and here of what folks like you are doing)
Today, short and sweet for you all. Get Ready. Now you can not say you were not told how to prepare for Peace as the Prince of Peace is closer to coming than ever before. PASS IT ON! In this day and time, don’t presume everybody knows. I won’t.
You don’t have to answer any of my questions. You’ll only have to answer to the Lord. I encourage you get the HOPE all have available and if you have found it, be ready to share it!
Blessings, JD
Thanks Michelle Cushatt for this great reminder to be in touch with humanity as we press to 
connect to humanity electronically. Michelle Cushatt BLOG
Relationships do lead the process of life, perhaps they are the process of life.
Blessings,
JD Smith
www.JDSmitnOnline.com
