So I'm going to Mississippi with a group of people from my church next week to help rebuild some houses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, and I'm wicked excited. I went last year and I think it's really cool that I get the chance to go back, and continue to help some people out that really need it. A few years back when Katrina actually hit the Gulf Coast, I remember watching the news or telethons and other tv specials that would show all these hart breaking pictures and interviews of what was going on down there and I remember thinking "all i want to do is help these people". I thought about how I would feel if something like that happened to me and it made me want to just do whatever I could to help them. Last year I got the chance to go down there, and it was one of the greatest experiences ever. The fact that we can go down there and not only help them, but share God's love throughout it all is a really special thing. As Christians, we're supposed to help out our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, whether they are stangers or not. There was still a good amount of damage when I went last year, but it is getting better, and that's the good part. When I go back down next week, I just hope to help a few people, share God's love and hope, and learn more and grow in my realationship with Him. Our team of 18 needs prayer during this week, please pray that we stay safe, and the God uses us in many amazing ways.
I'll certainly have a post about the trip when I get back...
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