We are all very excited as we begin what for some of us in our first mission trip anywhere. We chose New Orleans because of our connection to St Matthew's United Church of Christ there and because the plight of the people there so touched our hearts. It has been almost a year and a half and still there are homes untouched and people homeless because the world was too quick to forget.
On Saturday January 13th, most of us will fly from the warmth and security of our homes in sunny California to go to where just electricity, gas and water can no longer be taken for granted. We know the God is still speaking, and we believe he is speaking through us in this our mission trip 2007.
Katrina Came In..
It was all gone. gone with the wind and water...
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Godspeed!
Hello to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! What an adventure. As I approach this mission, I think of all the wonderful and awful things we will encounter and I want to say, thank you to everyone who made this trip possible. What an awesome thing to be a part of.
Going in to this, I have to say I am humbled beyond belief to have been able to be part of such an awesome thing. Everyone going and everyone at home waiting for us has been so great already. Wonder what we will see and do and how we will grow. No telling what lives will be touched by God through us and our wonderful FCC family.
I remember as a boy my dad saying as we began a cross country trip, "We're on our way." Mission trip participants are in deed on their way. I'm thinking about all of you and the fine service you will perform for those good folks in New Orleans. I might not be physically at your side, but I'm with you in spirit.
Warmest affections,
MikeMVCA
MVCA=Mike in Moreno Valley CA
Here we are. 24 hours from our departure. Wow! The feelings that are already coming to the surface are amazing. I wonder if Louisiana knows we are coming to try to mend the wound left in her by man's ignorance. I wonder too if the people there know how much we care for them. It is a great thing we are doing but I think that above all, we are reaching for change. Change in us, change in the world, change in the materialistic hedonistic, self-centered thinking that dominates our culture. I go to help, to change the world but I also go to change myself. I love you New Orleans.
Our workers have been back from New Orleans just over a week. We know something of what you will be facing and experiencing--the long work days, the spiraling emotions, the desire to do more and be more than is humanly possible. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you--With love from your sisters and brothers of Redlands UCC.
Our hearts and prayers go with all of you Love Bette
In about an hour your church family here in Riverside will be gathering for worship. Please know we will be holding you in our thoughts and prayers. And I'll see all of you tomorrow.
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