Wednesday on the Coast
As we begin this Wednesday morning, all eyes are on Tropical Storm Chris, which expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico Monday morning as Hurricane Chris. I am attempting to keep these events documented at Christian Crisis Resources and the associated BLOG that goes with that site. As Hurricane Chris makes landfall somewhere along the gulf, I would like to be able to place information about local relief efforts on those sites. Keep me informed!
Yesterday we were blessed to have a visit from Larry Sims and his wife from IDES. This organization has truly stood with us in hurricane relief, and we are very thankful for their financial help as well as the encouragements we receive from them. We gave them a tour of the facilities, including the dining hall. While there we ran into Gene and Robin Barrett. Gene is an elder at the Port City Church of Christ in Mobile. They were bringing some supplies for us to use in the dining hall. I also drove them through some of the disaster area that still exists here in Pascagoula. It was a joy to meet the Sims' and hope this will not be our last visit with them.
Also we went to visit Mrs. Regina's home. Many of the relief groups have worked in this wonderful ladie's home. It had about three feet of water in it. I think Ms. Regina is in her late 80s and cares for her daughter, who is mentally challenged. Chief on her mind is getting back into her home (she currently lives in a FEMA camper in her back yard), and also the long term care of her daughter after she is gone. I had not been in her home in a while, so I was quite surprised yesterday to see how far things had progressed. Her home is only two blocks away from our church building.
In neighboring Ocean Springs, a heartbreaking event happened earlier this week. The Kenneson Family, a household of ten people, had been flooded out of their home during Katrina. They were recently able to move back into their home, but it burned to the ground on July 28. The oldest daughter has just been diagnosed with cancer, and missed her surgery due to the fire. They are now living in a hotel room and, I'm sure, reeling from the loss. This family has been a source of encouragement to the community, having been involved with Habitat for Humanity. The Ocean Springs Church of Christ is starting a furniture / appliance drive for them. If you would like to help with donations or talk with someone to find out what they need, contact Shannon Lawlwer on his cell phone at 228-239-9025 or by e-mail at shannon.lawler@ngc.com. Interestingly, Shannon and his family returned after Katrina to find thier home totally gone. Nothing left. He is living in a house while a new home is being constructed. But isn't it awesome to see this brother working so hard for someone else, when he is also a victim? God is working in His servants.
Looking forward to a great time of worship and praise tonight at Central Family Devotional. If you're in the area, come on in!
Yesterday we were blessed to have a visit from Larry Sims and his wife from IDES. This organization has truly stood with us in hurricane relief, and we are very thankful for their financial help as well as the encouragements we receive from them. We gave them a tour of the facilities, including the dining hall. While there we ran into Gene and Robin Barrett. Gene is an elder at the Port City Church of Christ in Mobile. They were bringing some supplies for us to use in the dining hall. I also drove them through some of the disaster area that still exists here in Pascagoula. It was a joy to meet the Sims' and hope this will not be our last visit with them.
Also we went to visit Mrs. Regina's home. Many of the relief groups have worked in this wonderful ladie's home. It had about three feet of water in it. I think Ms. Regina is in her late 80s and cares for her daughter, who is mentally challenged. Chief on her mind is getting back into her home (she currently lives in a FEMA camper in her back yard), and also the long term care of her daughter after she is gone. I had not been in her home in a while, so I was quite surprised yesterday to see how far things had progressed. Her home is only two blocks away from our church building.
In neighboring Ocean Springs, a heartbreaking event happened earlier this week. The Kenneson Family, a household of ten people, had been flooded out of their home during Katrina. They were recently able to move back into their home, but it burned to the ground on July 28. The oldest daughter has just been diagnosed with cancer, and missed her surgery due to the fire. They are now living in a hotel room and, I'm sure, reeling from the loss. This family has been a source of encouragement to the community, having been involved with Habitat for Humanity. The Ocean Springs Church of Christ is starting a furniture / appliance drive for them. If you would like to help with donations or talk with someone to find out what they need, contact Shannon Lawlwer on his cell phone at 228-239-9025 or by e-mail at shannon.lawler@ngc.com. Interestingly, Shannon and his family returned after Katrina to find thier home totally gone. Nothing left. He is living in a house while a new home is being constructed. But isn't it awesome to see this brother working so hard for someone else, when he is also a victim? God is working in His servants.
Looking forward to a great time of worship and praise tonight at Central Family Devotional. If you're in the area, come on in!
posted by JD @ 8/02/2006 08:43:00 AM
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