Now that it is springtime, we are also in a season of surprise storms that cause many unexpected necessities including injuries. Just like the weather, life, in general, has unexpected twists and turns. Rev. Enoch Fuzz, pastor of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, had an unexpected diagnosis of stage four lung cancer a couple of years ago. With that, he has also had several unexpected health concerns related to cancer. With each issue, unexpected concerns result. Thus far, he has obtained the proper and necessary resources to keep him in reasonably good health—all things considered.
Unfortunately, the weather causes unexpected health issues and injuries that sometimes require an increased need for things such as blood. The Red Cross has blood drives anticipating blood needs, because an adequate blood supply is required with emergencies like the challenge weather issues cause hospitals.
Along his journey with stage four lung cancer, Rev. Fuzz continues to help with community concerns and civil duties. With all that he does to assist other organizations, he also has the Enoch Fuzz Legacy Fund which was established by billionaires Joe and Judy Barker to help TSU’s basketball team win the national championship. This Legacy Fund has also assisted with efforts to support the Red Cross.
“I’m just a believer in helping people when tragedy happens,” said Rev. Fuzz, noting that it is a blessing to help the Red Cross. “Another church, a couple of individual households, and the Enoch Fuzz Legacy Fund were at the Community Foundation. I gave Gospel United Baptist Church $2,000 earlier this year and gave 10 churches $5,000 or more, plus assistance, to Rev. Derrick Moore and Hopewell Baptist Church.”
These were generous donations that Rev. Fuzz is glad to share, not to be boastful, but so that readers may be encouraged to help also. It is important to share monetary contributions and blood, if possible, with the Red Cross so that they remain able to assist when those unexpected needs for blood supply arise. Sometimes we have to share in order to let others know what they are capable of doing as a loving citizen for their neighbors.
Giving doesn’t have to be through a great organization. Just as Rev. Fuzz mentioned, there were individual households that joined the legacy with other churches in making a generous offering.
During this season, continue to pray and take all possible safety precautions.
Keep praying for Rev. Fuzz concerning his health and healing. Pray, share, and be encouraged by the postings and weekly readings of ‘Cancer: My Journey in Time.’
