Summary from Scott Leach
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Dear Brethren,
Here is some updated information regarding the assemblies affected by Hurricane Katrina. I will try to be as succinct as possible.
Slidell Bible Chapel, Slidell, LA: Work continues on the job of repairing the chapel and believers' homes. Many received flood damage, as did the chapel and other buildings. many trees are down, most services are unavailable and everything wet is ruined. Presently, a few of the believers whose homes were not flooded have had power restored, and they are providing housing for the others who are working on their homes, and the homes of related family and neighbors. Everyone is "dog-tired". Numbers of believers have come in from as far away as Michigan to give a few days, and help at Slidell and at the Camp (more on this later). Much has been accomplished, but there is so much more to do! At least two families' homes were completely ruined, with no hope of repair. Flood insurance is very costly, and many do not have it.
Lake Park Chapel & Sala Evangelica, Belle Chasse, LA: The believers who live near the chapel will not be allowed back into the area for at least six weeks, according to the Parish President (comparable to the head of a county commission in most states). Even though some power is being restored south of New Orleans on the west bank, the tap water is non-potable and will be for at least three weeks. People are warned to not even bathe in it. All of the believers homes, as well as the chapel and surrounding buildings, have suffered at least moderate damage, but no flooding. Twenty-three of the saints from these two meetings are being housed by Southside Bible Chapel in Lafayette, LA, with four more possibly coming later this week. Several from the Spanish meeting escaped with only "the clothes on their backs". The plan is for several of the families staying at Lafayette to move to the Deep South Family Bible Camp campground in Carriere', MS sometime next week.
Deep South Family Bible Camp, Carriere', MS: The campground continues to be the best staging area for relief efforts and temporary housing. Some brethren have come in and removed some road obstructions, making the camp fully accessible. Work crews coming in for the weekend anticipate staying at the camp and commuting into Slidell to work. There is no power service anticipated for several weeks, but generators have been donated and are being used. While southern Mississippi was severely thrashed by Katrina, the campground was comparable unscathed - thank you, Lord!
The different meetings have differing needs. While Slidell is more focused on reconstruction, Lake Park & Sala Evangelica, because they are not allowed back into their homes, are more in need of food, shelter, and clothing. Most of all, your continued prayers are appreciated. Please do not only pray for the affected believers, but those coming in to help with repairs as well. There are still gas shortages throughout the south, making it more difficult for those coming in to help. They make take enough additional fuel with them to be able to leave and travel 150 miles or more to get fuel.
I hope to see the saints at Slidell Saturday, Lord willing. It will probably be next week before another update.
In HIM,
Scott Leach
Dear Brethren,
Here is some updated information regarding the assemblies affected by Hurricane Katrina. I will try to be as succinct as possible.
Slidell Bible Chapel, Slidell, LA: Work continues on the job of repairing the chapel and believers' homes. Many received flood damage, as did the chapel and other buildings. many trees are down, most services are unavailable and everything wet is ruined. Presently, a few of the believers whose homes were not flooded have had power restored, and they are providing housing for the others who are working on their homes, and the homes of related family and neighbors. Everyone is "dog-tired". Numbers of believers have come in from as far away as Michigan to give a few days, and help at Slidell and at the Camp (more on this later). Much has been accomplished, but there is so much more to do! At least two families' homes were completely ruined, with no hope of repair. Flood insurance is very costly, and many do not have it.
Lake Park Chapel & Sala Evangelica, Belle Chasse, LA: The believers who live near the chapel will not be allowed back into the area for at least six weeks, according to the Parish President (comparable to the head of a county commission in most states). Even though some power is being restored south of New Orleans on the west bank, the tap water is non-potable and will be for at least three weeks. People are warned to not even bathe in it. All of the believers homes, as well as the chapel and surrounding buildings, have suffered at least moderate damage, but no flooding. Twenty-three of the saints from these two meetings are being housed by Southside Bible Chapel in Lafayette, LA, with four more possibly coming later this week. Several from the Spanish meeting escaped with only "the clothes on their backs". The plan is for several of the families staying at Lafayette to move to the Deep South Family Bible Camp campground in Carriere', MS sometime next week.
Deep South Family Bible Camp, Carriere', MS: The campground continues to be the best staging area for relief efforts and temporary housing. Some brethren have come in and removed some road obstructions, making the camp fully accessible. Work crews coming in for the weekend anticipate staying at the camp and commuting into Slidell to work. There is no power service anticipated for several weeks, but generators have been donated and are being used. While southern Mississippi was severely thrashed by Katrina, the campground was comparable unscathed - thank you, Lord!
The different meetings have differing needs. While Slidell is more focused on reconstruction, Lake Park & Sala Evangelica, because they are not allowed back into their homes, are more in need of food, shelter, and clothing. Most of all, your continued prayers are appreciated. Please do not only pray for the affected believers, but those coming in to help with repairs as well. There are still gas shortages throughout the south, making it more difficult for those coming in to help. They make take enough additional fuel with them to be able to leave and travel 150 miles or more to get fuel.
I hope to see the saints at Slidell Saturday, Lord willing. It will probably be next week before another update.
In HIM,
Scott Leach
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