For what they spend on cruise ship FEMA could buy them all new house for LESSSSSSS

mY god is our government a bunch of MORONS

what a wonderful extension of love and caring this holiday season, at least if only for a few minutes these children had no worries and felt like children again, i wish everyone could help as much as this team from oregon did..

The American people's generosity never seizes to amaze me!

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus....

It would have been nice if Christ where mentioned
in this. Their lives were spared for a reason nothing is coencidence.Hopefuly it was in his sprit this was
done. This the season to give thanks.
I am thankful to people who do good works but without
faith it is all for not.

bless the good folks of Lincoln City...Merry Christmas to all

Ron Hill and his volunteers have earned their way into heaven. This is another great story for next years made for tv's christmas special. It's something that more people need to know about, not just people who stay with the updates... Just by going there, it will change their lives. I don't know to what degree, but it will.

what does christ have to do with it? Its a story about a caring town and some charitable people who want to help spread good will and help the needy. Now if they had been handing out nativities, i could see why christ should have been mentioned but they werent - so get over it.

Bravo to the Hill Team, You are clearly doing Gods Work.Tears of joy are my response.Thank You

Too bad there are not more places that thought of adopting a city. Kudos to Lincoln City!!!

I think it is WONDERFUL the way that everyone has gotten together to help these people. FEMA could do much more, but.. THOSE CRUISE SHIPS ARE JUST SOOOO IMPORTANT! hah.. Well.. I am glad that God has blessed them all with their lives, because with out him they wouldn't still be here today! GOD BLESS and Merry Christmas

There are examples of this kind of generosity all over the country. The town I reside in MN adopted a town in LA, Natchitoches, and we had three caravans go down with supplies throughout the first few months of the hurricane relief efforts. Towns from all around our area participated, and the drivers at times drove all night to get the needed supplies to the town. The city of Mankato and the towns around them responded with tremendous generosity and heart, and we only stopped when the mayor of the town said he had enough for the remaining refugees. I know our city is not the only one in the US that has done this, and I commend the folks that drove all the way from Oregon. The outpouring of love, kindness and generosity we have seen since the hurricanes does restore your faith in the human race.

Why everytime someone or a town does a humane act of goodwill and caring does someone have to say I wish they would have mentioned "Christ". Does that mean someone who does believe in "Christ" is incappable of doing a good and caring act. I have to agree with Laura's earlier pst. The people did a wonderful thing lets not overlook that and turn in into a religious debate Please

Christ, still don't know myself for what he expects of me. But he really did expect this group to help out and they answered his call whether they knew it or not. Wish me and everyone in this world would think same and it would be a WONDERFUL place to live!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BAH HUMBUG TO EVERYONE:>

God bless Lincoln City and the people there with loving hearts!!!

someone said that they are thankful of good works but if without faith it is for naught. God/Christ said if it is good work then it is done in my name. I don't remember the exact scripture, but if it is good work done then it is done in my Name.

Please.... use your heads for helping as opposed to self-promotion.... A perfect example is a truck was rented and gas / hotels purchased to drive #1000 bottles of to New Orleans... there was a picture and a write-up in the local paper... a real hero... when you break it down... The spent about $3000 (rental / gas / hotels / food, etc.) to deliver $500 worth of water... Let's use our heads folks... stop self-promoting and send the $$$ to the Red Cross....

Isn't it a great community that can pull together and send Santa in a U-haul to send hope and happiness!!!!!!!!!!

this went directly to the people -thats why it wasn't given to red cross-who knows where it goes when you give it to them??

I am happy to see help in Mississippi. You don't hear too much help efforts in that area. If there are any, they are not broadcasted like other places are.

why is it that people feel the need to bring up jesus no matter what's going on. it makes me sick how completely brainwashed this country is. those people did something good regardless of whether or not it was in the name of jesus. why do people feel they have to shove their religion down everyone's throat?

I don't think it has anything to do with self promotion Gman. It's a whole lot easier to write a check, but it's a lot more fulfilling to be there in person. As for sending $$$ to the Red Cross, think about this. The Red Cross regularly diverts money given 'in times of need' to other programs not connected with the disaster. Also, the director of the Red Cross makes almost $700k a year plus expenses. The director of the Salvation Army makes $13k and gets housing provided. What do you think the Red Cross is doing with your $$$$?

This is a wonderful gesture based on kindness, compassion and generosity. Whether done on a secular or religious basis, a giving heart is a giving heart and always welcomed by those in need.

Ha ha - I can't believe this nation. Everyone wants what they want. Don't mention Christ, object to Merry Christmas. Well let's make it:

Happy ChristHanuKwanzaa and forget it.

Lee

When did 'Born-Again Christians' get a monopoly on caring,empathy,charity,love and understanding?? Are the only good and moral people on this planet the ones who believe as you do and attend YOUR Church?Anyone in this great nation should take a close look at the Middle East and be very wary of what we could become if controlled by one religion--Have we forgotten why the Pilgrims came here to begin with?? We already know 'What Would Jesus Do'-The question is 'What will You Do'? Merry Christmas,Happy Holiday and G-d bless each of us.

This was a wonderful act of kindness. Funny how it turned into a debate on religion...........??!

Lets not fight over religion...lets just remember that we're helping people who have nothing.

Perhaps the good, compassionate citizens of Lincoln City would rather be known for their good deeds and not by any empty words. They know what they did, as does their Father!

these caring folks did what was in their hearts. it reminds us of the spirit of genorosity which exists within most americans god bless us all

wilson

God always works in many mysterious ways.....Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Humanity.

I have to strongly disagree with the person who said to give the money to the Red Cross. The small town I live in is located only 40 miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was declared a disaster area by the President. The Red Cross did set up a shelter here for people from out of town who had evacuated here. Unfortunately, I didn't see much help forthcoming from the Red Cross for the residents of our town itself. After standing in line for two days in the sizzling heat, my husband was given a total of $1,275 to help out our family of 4. A Red Cross mobile kitchen came and served about three "meals", nachos and things like that, and then moved on to another town. This is the sum total of help we received from the Red Cross. Please take into consideration the fact that this organization has been given enough money from Oprah Winfrey and her Angels Network alone to give each and every family within the total affected areas at least $5000 each. Remember, I said from Oprah Winfrey's organization alone. Just think of all the other millions donated to them from others all around the nation. Where is this money? We lost our home and almost everything we own. Others have lost even more and received no more than we did. What has been most helpful to us has been the donations by generous people like those in Lincoln City, certainly not the Red Cross. No, I don't recommend giving to the Red Cross. The only way to make sure it gets where it's needed most is to do exactly like those wonderful, giving people have done. Of course, it's a lot more convenient for people to just write out a check to the Red Cross. Then you can go on about your life and forget about those who are still living in tents and mold filled homes.

I personaly am tired of hearing about only helping new orleans all because they want to have their martigrau, I was in gulfport ms, when the hurricaine made land fall. I have seen first hand what it did. But with the xmas project in ms, I find it very rewarding!

I THINK THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HELPING PERIOD ARE VERY CARING AND UNDERSTANDING AND IT IS A SHAME OTHER PEOPLE DO NOT THINK THAT WAY.AND GOD DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS STORM IT WAS MOTHER NATURE. THE ONLY THING GOD DONE WAS SAVE LIVES.PUT IT THIS A WAY WHAT IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOU?WHAT WOULD YOU DO?OR THINK? YOU WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ANYTHING. HOPE ONE DAY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD WOULD RELIZE THAT IT IS NOT ABOUT MONEY IT IS ABOUT CARING FOR SOMEONE BESIDES YOURSELF. THANKS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Thank you Lincoln City, OR.

I think we need to remember that Christmas is about giving, not so much receiving. The people from Lincoln City have done just that. They gave of themsleves so that less fortunate people could have. I think it is wonderful and kudos should be given, but it must also be remembered that Christ said that charity is the true form of love and that is the best way to show love through Christ. Just because Christ was not directly mentioned in the news piece does not mean He was left out. Just the act of charity alone mentions His name. This should not have turned into a debate on faith, but a thread of thanks and well wishes to the people who put themsleves second and others in need first. It is purley selfish of the person who turned this into a debate and I suggest that that person spend more time in the Scriptures learning the words of God and His Son. I live just 2 hours away from Lincoln City and I say hats off to my fellow Oregonians for their selfless act of kindness and charity! To the hurricane victims, you are in my prayers.

does kindness have to be analyzed...maybe we need to analyze our hearts if that is so...let us just care for one another...it could be any of us on the receiving end at any time should a tragedy occur.

Yay for Oregonians! Thank you Lincoln City...a big Merry Christmas wish of blessings for the year on you!

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

Do you know if you are really paying too much for anything? Do you know why your credit ratings are going down and your credit card interest rates are going up? Are the big guys getting to us to pay for anything that has happened to our great country. I want to give, but I would like to know if I am really paying for something that I don't even know that I am. Please respond if you would like. I surely hope that 2006 is better... what else can happen? How can I help, while knowing.

I am one of the people who donated money to this amazing project. A very good friend of mine, who livees in NYC, was apart of the wonderful showmanship of love and caring. I am JEWISH - and therefore, do not agree with many of the comments of "where is Christ" "mention Him in this journey" "they need to thank Christ"....well, I DID help. And,it was not to gain my ticket to Heaven - but,to asisst those in distress. Thank you for all of you who sent your appreciation. I wish I could've gone on the U-Haul trip with them! I know the families felt loved!

Slidell, La. has been adopted by our lucky city of Oldsmar, Fla. where we're told there was also heavy damage...not just physical structures, but the core of a community...its people. Measure a gift by the mind of or walk in the shoes of the giver....it might be for self esteem, but it may be given from the heart and soul of that person....thankful that most of us Americans have never had to walk down a city street that has no standing structures, no puppy dogs, or cats who have long abandoned the place...and no smiling faces..unless there is that caring someone who tries to do what they believe is 'their part'..Christian, Jew, Muslim, agnostic, rich man, poor man, beggar man...we all have a mission which we may or may not understand NOW on this earth....BUT,just treat others as you'd have them do unto you....that doesn't mean you have to live in a dry tent or home provided by FEMA, but try getting your loved ones to sleep in a moldy room that might have been a bedroom at one time! Be thankful that we ALL have a chance to share ourselves or our worldly possessions directly, or indirectly. Thanks to all those in need for staying strong in very unimaginable times and to those who have shared of themselves now and the future. Barbara and Talley (work for UHaul proudly, which has a large truck, fuel and driver standing by to get physical things needed for our sister City's people) Try sending a dollar to the Mayor of a city or town that has experienced devastation.....bet that leaves a warm fuzzy feeling and you don't have to worry how it is spent, either