GPC BREAKING NEWS

Project Jewel and Shacklett (COMPLETE)

Thanks to the generous support from people all over Southside Virginia and around the United States, we are excited to announce that Project Jewel and Project Shacklett are complete. These were the first 2 projects in our TEN in 10 campaign. Thanks also to the dedicated men and women at SPIRIT FM for their support and the ability to partner with them for these amazing projects. Please vist our TEN in 10 page to read more about these projects and to view pictures of projects completed and underway.

PROJECT HOBBY IS UNDERWAY NOW! Visit the TEN in 10 PAGE!

THREE AT A TIME...

Over the past several months with all of the flooding and tornado’s, our volunteer team has been extremely busy. God’s Pit Crew together with Operation Compassion and many others responded to the tornado’s down in Yazoo City, MS. The teams worked very hard the week they were there cleaning debris, cutting massive trees, tarping roofs, and handing out thousands of pounds of product to those affected by the storms. They had to leave the area earlier than planned due to more storms coming in. Before they even reached home, storms were causing major flooding in several states. Operation Compassion responded by delivering loads of product to Albertsville, AL, and together we have responded to the flooding in Nashville, TN by sending truck loads of product to the hundreds of victims affected by the flooding.

We need your help! If you would like to help with the funds to buy the fuel and other related transportation cost a contribution of any amount will help us insure that these much needed relief supplies and our team will reach those affected by this disaster. Contributions can be made online at www.godspitcrew.org or mailed to us at 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA. Contact us at our office at 434-836-4472.

VIEW PICTURES... CLICK HERE

For more information please call:

Randy Johnson - 434-441-7509

James Hodge - 434-429-5718

RESPONSE TO NEW ENGLAND FLOODING

Flooding on a scale rarely seen in New England forced hundreds of people from their homes on March 31, 2010. The flooding overwhelmed sewage systems to the point that families were asked to stop flushing toilets. It has washed out bridges and highways from Maine to Connecticut. Flooding of this scale has not been seen in over a 100 years in these areas.

Through a connection with leadership at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA, God’s Pit Crew has contacted the V.O.A.D. (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) and the New England Baptist Association to assist in response to the flooding that has occurred in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There are 13,000 homes affected in Massachusetts,14,000 homes in Rhode Island, and an undetermined number of homes affected in New Hampshire and Connecticut. God’s Pit Crew is preparing to immediately send five truck loads of product, water, and relief supplies that are staged in our warehouse to the affected areas. This product is staged and ready to go with an estimated Gifts In Kind value of $100,000.00

We need your help! We have the product staged and ready to go, our trucks and volunteer drivers are on stand-by. The only thing missing is the funds to buy the fuel and other related transportation cost. We anticipate that the shipping cost of this product to New England will be $1200.00 per truck load. A contribution of any amount that you can make will help us insure that these much needed relief supplies will reach those affected by this disaster.

Contributions can be made online at www.godspitcrew.org or mailed to us at 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA. Contact us at our office at 434-836-4472. Email: godspitcrew1@verizon.net

UPDATE....

God's Pit Crew and Operation Compassion together so far has delivered 160,000 pounds of relief supplies to the victims of this terrible tragedy. More product from God's Pit Crew and Operation Compassion is ready to be shipped if we can secure the funds to ship this product.

GPC RESPONDS TO STORMS IN NORTH CAROLINA

On Sunday, March 28th, storms tore through the High Point area of North Carolina dumping heavy amounts of rain, baseball sized hail, and spawning off several tornados. Left behind in it’s wake was downed power lines and trees, and hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. The God’s Pit Crew Disaster Response Team headed into the area ready to help in any way they could by spending several days cutting trees and cleaning up debris. Continue to pray for the people affected by this disaster.

RANDY JOHNSON REFLECTS ON VISIT TO AFRICA

A few months ago I was invited to travel to Durban, South Africa to speak at a
conference. Although honored, I wasn’t sure why the invitation had been extended to
me. After much prayer and consideration, I decided to accept the invitation. I truly felt

as though the Lord wanted to use my personal testimony and the testimony of God’s Pit Crew to
encourage people, to bring them a message of hope, and to tell them that God
wants to and can use them, regardless of their circumstances.
On my long journey there, thousands of thoughts raced through my head as to what
I would see and what it would be like. Nothing could prepare me for the reality. Many
places we visited and many church services touched me deeply.
Seeing thousands of people pouring into a church on a ninety degree day, without air conditioning, and
sitting on hard wooden pews, so hungry for a move of God that they
didn’t let their comfort (or lack of) deter their worship in any way.
That touched my heart. Or to see a group of orphaned children,
many of whom had HIV, living all together in one small house and
being cared for by one woman. That also touched my heart. But,
my visit to the hospital was an experience that I’ll never forget as
long as I live.
As we approached the hospital, we could see hundreds of
people lined up outside. We were told that many of them arrive
as early as 1:00 in
the morning in hopes
that they’ll receive treatment by 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. the next day!
When we entered the hospital, there were hundreds of sick and
hurting people packed into small rooms waiting to receive some
form of relief from their suffering. Out in the hospital corridors
were children so stricken with pain and suffering that it was almost
unbearable. Many people hurried to cover their faces to
avoid being seen by us in fear of rejection. My spirit and heart
was breaking for these people. These are people like you and
me. They have feelings, dreams, and families, but sadly many
had no hope. It was written all over their faces. Hope had abandoned
them long ago.

“God!” I cried to myself, “This is too painful to

see! I feel helpless! What can I do?” Then I heard God

clearly speak to me saying, “If you think this hurts you,

how do you think I feel? I don’t just see the pain of my

children in one hospital in Africa. I don’t only see the

anguish of those

suffering in

Haiti. I see the

whole world all

at once!” It was

as if God weighed my heart down with Matthew 25. God was telling me

that He has a plan to fi x any and every problem that the human race encounters. His plan is perfect! The only thing

needed is more people! That’s it! More people who are sold out, turned on, fi red up, and whose only needed reward

is the fact that they are obeying and doing the will of God. For the fi rst time, I realized that the lack of people who

are willing to do His will caused God more pain than I was feeling in that hospital!

I have read Matthew 25 many, many times, but after leaving the hospital I read it again. Verses 32-40 leapt off

of the page into my heart. These verses state that all nations shall be gathered and separated one from another. Those

who feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, take in strangers, cloth the naked, and visit the sick and those who are

in prison, will enter into Heaven. Now, I know that no man enters into the Kingdom of Heaven by works alone, and

I also know that faith without works is dead. However, as I read these verses, it was clear to me just how important

it is for us to help people who have no hope. God said that we will be judged on these works. This reality made me

stand up and take account of the work that God’s Pit Crew is doing. “Is it enough?” I asked myself.

Hearing God speak to me in Africa was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. God showed me that

there is pain and suffering all over the world and He sees it all, even though we can’t. We only see a small piece of

the big picture. I realize just how important the work is that God’s Pit Crew is doing in this hurting world. “Lord!” I

cried again, “If you can use me, then use me! And Lord I ask you to speak to the hearts of people, that they may help

us continue to meet the needs of our community, our nation, and our world!”

In His Service,

Randy Johnson

HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

Over the past several weeks, God's Pit Crew has been in a flurry of activity as we are continually collecting items for the Haiti Relief effort. There are 30 container loads of product that has either been shipped or is being held in our warehouse waiting to be shipped out. These loads include food, water, and supplies that will be distributed to the victims of the earthquakes through our partner organizations World Help in Forest, VA, and Operation Compassion in Cleveland, TN. Both of these organizations have outstanding programs in the affected area and can assure us that the relief supplies will get to those who need them. CLICK HERE to go to the Haiti Relief effort page on this site.

ANNUAL BENEFIT BANQUET 2010
BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 800 PEOPLE

On January 23rd our Annual Benefit Banquet took place at the old Goody's department store in the Riverside Shopping Center in Danville, VA. With over 800 people in attendance it was the largest banquet in GPC history. The night was filled with dynamic stories, excellent music, and powerful messages.

The evening began with video, song, and a special painting by renowned inspirational painter, Brian Daniel. All of these elements proclaimed the theme "Hope Changes Everything".

Special speakers included Pastor Bob Gibson from San Leon, Texas, Kenneth Posey from Mena, Arkansas, Jonathan Falwell from Thomas Road Baptist Church, Hank Flint of Coca-Cola, and Bruce Deel from the City of Refuge in Atlanta Georgia. Special music was provided by Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blues Band and the Mercy Crossing Choir.

From beginning to end, the night was full of uplifting stories of the "hope" that God's Pit Crew has been able to bring to people in 2010. Places like the YWCA in Danville, where GPC helped to remodel the facilities allowing its doors to open once again. San Leon, Texas, where with the combined efforts of Thomas Road Baptist Church, GPC was able to rebuild the San Leon Community Church. Places like Mena, Arkansas where after tornadoes and severe weather ravaged the town, GPC went in to help these good people recover and get their lives back on track. God's Pit Crew along with Coca-Cola went to McDowell County, West Virgina in August 2010 where together they we were able to rebuild the home of a family that had spent years in despair.

All of the stories, videos, songs, and powerful inspirational messages created a night that will not soon be forgotten. The main purpose of the evening was to present to the partners and friends of God's Pit Crew the importance of everyone working together to see that this vital ministry continue to be a blessing to so many that need help. A special thanks to all of the GPC volunteers who helped with the evening and to all of you who contributed of your time, talents, and treasures to make our 2010 Benefit Banquet a success.

LOCAL SCHOOL DONATES to HAITI

Twin Springs Elementary school celebrated the 100th day of school by collecting pennies for Haiti for God's Pit Crew. The school collected $607.91. We want to say a big thank you to Twin Springs Elementary and to the faculty and staff.

Pictured is Back Row: Edward Blount, Mrs. Austin (Principal), Randy Johnson from God's Pit Crew, Caroline Hughes, Mr. Mayhew (Assistant Principal), John Blackwell and Mrs. Lowry (Assistant Principal). Middle Row: Kate Stowe, Savannah Mayberry, Taylor Astin, Hunter Beck, Anna Brooks, Seth Thurman, and Kellsey Carter. Front Row: Macy Mayberry, Olivia Blair, Karrington Brooks, and Matthew Arnold.

God’s Pit Crew Founder Randy Johnson Tells Mission Celebration About Local Mission Work

God’s Pit Crew founder Randy Johnson tells Mission Celebration about the powerful mission work his organization does locally, nationally and globally. It’s important to understand that anyone can serve their community through mission work and that you do not have to leave the country to make a lasting difference in the lives of those in need. SEE VIDEO

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