Center Baptist Church Christ is the center of all we do. Col 1:18

Day Two: Information, some sites, and getting everyone here

Today we started with breakfast, moved on to a time of devotional about Sunday School time. We studied Philippians chapter four where Paul was thanking the church for sending help. Paul, a great missionary, doing exactly what God called him to do, needed the help of a rather small church. The lesson for us is that people who are victims, from something like an Ice Storm or Flood, do not ask to be a victim. Being a victim of a disaster can happen to anyone, and God will raise up people to help. We at Center have been both the victim and the ones sent. What a great testimony of God’s grace.

After devotional we went to the house, talked to Robin, and assessed the need. There is most definately a weeks worth of work! We then wanted to tour some of the damage in Mississippi, so we traveled east. It was again, humbling to see the extent of the damage and the amount of work left. We did indulge a bit, by stopping at a local beach and putting our feet in the Gulf. The water was a bit murky, but it was fun.

There was a orientation meeting at 7:00 PM and we met four of the other groups. They are representing Arkansas, North Carolina, Maryland, and Missouri.

We ordered out for pizza, had a short meeting to get ready for tomorrow and headed for bed.

The best part of the day is that the Rohlman van, carrying eight of our missionaries, made it in. It is great to have the entire group here, and we are all ready to roll.

One last thing: For all of the parents, grandparents, and interested people, everyone is healthy and doing great. They are all exceptional and representing Center and Christ wonderfully.

Keep us in your prayers!

Mitch and the Missionaries from Center Baptist Church

Day One in New Orleans

Safe and sound in our hotel. The trip down went great with no problems. There was not too much traffic and we only had rain around Vicksburg. We left the church about 7:30 and landed about 9:00 pm.

Today, Sunday, will be day of discovery, infomation gathering, planning, and a meeting with the rest of the Youth on Mission people. We will visit our work site to get a feel for what we need to do.

Again, I want to thank Center for allowing us to represent you in New Orleans again. We are looking forward to having a great week, hoping to represent you, Center, and Christ as we help build a home.

For all the parents, grandparents, and interested people, everyone is safe, healthy and doing great.

We also have one more van coming down today. Please pray for a safe and uneventful trip for the Rohlman van.

Thanks again for letting us come and keep us in your prayers.

Mitch and the Center Baptist missionaries in New Orleans