Pastor Paul's New Article

Friday March 23, 2007
After a very busy week of playing catch-up I have finally found the time to sit down and write about our work teams experience last we in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Rick and Missy Bollinger, Patty Good and myself had a very powerful and rewarding week down in Louisiana. We worked with 52 students and adults representing Wesley Foundation at Purdue and College Connection at Ball State University. The groups interacted well together through worship, work and play. I was especially impressed at how spiritually mature most of the college students were at this point in their young journey. They led devotions and worship twice a day. By the end of the week our three groups had bonded physically and spiritually. Although two days of pouring rain threatened to put a damper on our planned roof-work we were able to find enough work inside for everyone. When the sun finally came out, we all worked together to get the roofing done. By the end of the week we had completed two foofs, took out rotting walls, ceilings and floors, dry-walled one house, and completely rewired another house. Despite a few mishaps with a pit-bull, fire grass, a scratched cornea, and rusty nails, everyone had a great experience-finally giving four wonderful families their homes back. The four of us pulled back into South Whitley Saturday night exhausted but blessed. Blessed because we were able to carry out the Lords' work in such a meaningful way. We would like to thank all of you who supported us financially and with you prayers. We are looking forward to sharing our experience with you on Sunday morning in the near future. God Bless!!! Pastor Paul