I grew up for the most part in Houston. As long as I can remember Mattress Mack has been a Houston icon. He supports the community in numerous ways. If you are unfamiliar with him, here is a good article. It is easier to come up with a list of venues where he has not helped.
Earlier this year Mattress Mack's Gallery Furniture suffered millions in losses from a four-alarm fire which consumed most of his inventory. In spite of the great loss, he was able to keep the business running making deliveries on time. Also in spite of the loss, he tried to donate over $300,000 worth of furniture and electronics to the firefighters and stations which helped put out the blaze {though it got tangled up in city laws...} In response to the fire, his customers have remained faithful. Many have offered to donate time and money to help rebuild the store! Some people have gone and bought furniture that they didn't need, just to help.
Here is the takeaway for us: if your church burnt down would the community come out in mass to help? Would they even know? Would they even care? "Mack" has been a regular fixture in the Houston community for 28 years. He has donated beds to Hurricane Ike victims, helped firefighters, policemen, students, 4H clubs, given scholarships... the list just goes on and on. Again, it is easier to point out where he hasn't helped. We could learn something from him.
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