Nine of us traveled the road

again to the gulf coast region

to help rebuild homes, lives,

and hope in the people who

two and a half years ago

suffered from Hurricane

Katrina and the aftermath

of flooding.  People told

us they had been

praying for over two years

that "someone" would come and help them rebuild their home. 

We met a man who has lived in a "shed" for over a year waiting for someone to

come and put a roof on his new home; he is disabled.  There were tears and much gratitude.  We saw ourselves as a small piece of the big picture; what we did not

finish, someone who follows will.  Bruce and Laurie Hawley, RCA missionaries, were

in the area for seven weeks hosting weekly teams and coordinating the jobs. 

As always there was much heartbreak as well as laughter, fellowship, and finding

new ways and places to "see Jesus" and advance His Kingdom.

Team members:  Denny & Judy Applegate, Dave & Sheila Clark, Gary & Sharon Carr,

Lloyd and Ruth Graham, and Gene Tasler.

To learn more about in Hurricane Relief, contact Denny & Judy Applegate, 255-2889.

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