Today was a special day as The Morning Cruise was live in Bill's hometown of Anna Maria Island at Crosspointe Fellowship to highlight those helping those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the barrier island. Taking a cue from Mr. Rogers, we looked for the helpers and spoke to a number of them this morning. We first met Kevin Smith when Katrina hit New Orleans. We've kept in contact with him and he was able to tell us what Convoy of Hope is doing in Sarasota as well as the work of Mercy Chefs. Jennifer, a small business owner on the island shared how the hurricanes impacted her shop, Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe. Pastor Ed Moss of Crosspointe Fellowship shared what he has seen and how we can help via his congregation. 

To learn more about the work of all the organizations we are highlighting today, visit thejoyfm.com/joy-in-action. You can also visit crosspointefellowship.church to contact them directly and offer help. 

00:32 JOY In Action Today

05:33 Frosty to tropics today 

07:43 Impact of Helene and Milton on AMI 

11:18 highlighting the helpers today 

14:46 Kevin Smith - What Convoy of Hope is doing in Sarasota 

19:20 all the emotions for Bill today

23:22 Jennifer of Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe 

28:48 Bill's memories on AMI 

33:30 Ed Moss of Crosspointe Fellowship - part 1

40:57 JOY In Action @ thejoyfm.com 

52:35 ways to help via Crosspointe Fellowship 

58:25 Kevin Smith - the work of Mercy Chefs 

1:05:26 wrap up