Prayer List - To see prayer concerns, please visit our prayer board here.
Upper Midwest Regional Prayer Calendar - may be viewed here
Sept 13 Reception for Tabitha & Shane 11:00 am
Sept 16, 23, 30 Choir 7 pm
A Table Before Me: God's Open-Armed Adventure
Come Join the Adventure!
2009 Adventure in Mission– TABLE HOSPITALITY
Every month will include a different focus; every quarter will bring a new activity; every season will provide more challenge to increase your understanding of Mission, deepen your commitment to Mission, develop your capacity for Mission stewardship.
September Mission Focus: Equal Exchange - Disciples of Christ Coffee Project
October Mission Focus: CROP Walk
Dear Friends,
Here I am. Let's go to work.
I've been working for Week of Compassion for a whole week now. It's already been quite the thrill ride - from getting to know Amy and Elaine to figuring out how I can best put my skills to work for this important, vital ministry. I'm glad to partner with each of you; thanks so much for supporting Week of Compassion. I look forward to meeting many of you, visiting your congregations, and above all, building relationships that will help us live into the Courageous Compassion needed to help those who are affected by disaster, poverty, violence, and injustice.
Peace,
Brandon Gilvin
Associate Director
Fourth Anniversary of Katrina
And on the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we give thanks to God for the healing that has happened in that community, and yet we remember that there is much more to rebuild. We received this note from Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort, one of our long term recovery partners, this week:
Dear Ms. Gopp:
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. I would like to mark this milestone to say to you and Week of Compassion, thank you. The funds awarded to the Crescent Alliance Recovery effort by your organization helped to establish our Long Term Recovery Committee here in Orleans Parish and to support cases presented to the committee.
Seventy percent of this major metropolitan city was rendered a disaster area. Flood waters from broken levees destroyed homes, commercial, and public facilities. In many areas, houses were smashed off their foundations by storm surge higher than the roofs. The water did not recede for weeks.
Lives were lost, and the lives of surviving victims were wrecked. Imagine losing all possessions, photos and heirlooms which commemorated the major events in your life. Imagine becoming homeless from one day to the next, being separated from family, and not knowing what the future would bring. Imagine losing all clothes, shelter, and not knowing the source of your next meal. Imagine having critical medical needs in the midst of disaster chaos.
Your generous contribution to Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort helped these storm victims: the children, parents, grandparents, the infirm, and those with special needs. We thank you on behalf of all whom you assisted in returning home. While challenges remain and many still require assistance, be assured that your contribution positively impacted the communities served by Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort.
Sincerely,
Ellenor Simmons, Director
Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort
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