Glorious Wednesday

It's been a very busy time here. While work has been slow at times, there are many things in the works and things are being accomplished. We waited all day yesterday for a dumpster, which slowed our demolition progress, but it gave us a chance to spend some time with the Nehemiah guys and work on smaller loose ends that have been hanging around here. Tile work in the Fellowship Hall went very well, with a group of hard working ladies taking charge. Once things dry a bit this morning, grouting will start and 95% of the space will be completed.

This morning we have 1 crew at Brother Bob's house starting a fence. Another crew including our brothers are filling the dumpster with everything that was tore down yesterday. Work is also going on a couple different small projects. This afternoon when the rain starts, we'll have a crew heading a few blocks away to assist another church. They have a building that will house a free daycare that needs sheetrock work, etc. Tomorrow, we'll have a crew finishing the fence posts, and building/installing steps at another house in the 9th ward. Others will be working on jacking up ceiling joists and building a supporting wall in the Barber Shop. Still others will be completing the tile work, and others building an interior wall to seperate the new kitchen from the Fellowship Hall. As you can see...the needs here far outweigh the efforts we can put forward. While almost overwelming at times, we continue to keep our focus on glorifying God, and know that the timing, pace, and experiences are in His plan.

Last night, we experienced an event that will be remembered for life. Without spilling the beans...it's something that made New Orleans famous, and not involving Mardi Gras or Bourbon Street. Make sure you ask team members about it upon return....it was over 3 1/2 hours of unforgettable fun. Our gracious thanks to Pastor Pierre and his friend Popagee who presented us with such a remarkable gift.

The whole crew is heading to Cafe Reconcile for lunch today. I can almost taste that peach cobbler...