The pastoral staff, and church body of First Baptist Slidell, have spent themselves providing for workteam after workteam that come in. They arrive very early, and stay very late to meet needs. What a blessing they are.

The home we worked at yesterday had 90 trees down. Many were enormous in size, and some seemed to have fallen in a domino pattern. You could scarcely reach the house. Amazingly, it had only been hit by one tree. We spent most of the day, 35 of us, cutting pathways, and trying to relieve ground clutter.

The homeowner, Maria, was tremendously appreciative. Conversations with her revealed one who believes there are many ways to heaven. I know she was moved by the days activities, but she needs our prayer support, as she seeks Truth.

Deanna, Lauren and Whitney worked very hard. The days close brings a weary bone-tiredness, but the Lord provides renewal as needed. Today is our last day of serving here. There is so much that needs to be done. Miles and miles of stores, stripmalls, and malls that are closed, and may never reopen. Homes gutted with all belongings piled along the streets, awaiting unknown entities to come and haul it away. The folks that remain here, have a fighting spirit, but need much prayer support.

We return home overnight, and may make it to services in Indiana tomorrow. That remains to be seen. We continue to praise our Lord and Savior, amid the storm. Have a blessed weekend!

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