Mission Trip – Gulf Coast
Youth and Adult Mission Trip to New Orleans
Larry Shelton and Grace Odom led a group of youth and adults to New Orleans to continue the needed work of rebuilding homes in New Orleans that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The group worked through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Twelve youth and 5 adults made the trip the week of June 19-26. The group returned on Saturday June 26 being thankful for a safe and worthwhile week of work. The group stayed in an abandoned Presbyterian Church in New Orleans East named Camp Olive. The camp accomodations were air conditioned making this a perfect place for the group.
The group teamed up with about 25 members of Presbyterian Church of the Master in Omaha. They worked on all phases of home rebuilding. Everyone is encouraged to consider joining a Mission Trip in the future. This is a wonderful opportunity to help those who are still in need in New Orleans, visit a great city, work alongside other people for the common good. People are welcome regardless of skill level.
Contact Larry Shelton (larry@psdnc.com) for more information.
The youth with leader Kevin Fischer worked hard raising money for the trip. The picture at the left shows a flurry of activity as they prepare for the potato bar lunch. They also sponsored a movies on the lawn evening. The group has t-shirts saying "Presbyterian Disaster Relief – Out of Chaos Hope"