"To whom much is given, much is required."
                                                     Luke 12:48

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All Christians who love the Lord want to follow the teaching of Matthew 25:34-40; today there is a desperate need for feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, inviting in the stranger, giving clothing to the naked, visiting and caring for the sick. These needs are indeed very real in the Northshore communities of Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Lacombe in southeast Louisiana and, of course, New Orleans and southern Mississippi.

Mandeville Christian Church has established a relief fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Funds will be distributed by a leadership team of Mandeville Christian Church to Christians and Christian Churches in the affected area. It is our intention to give support for needs not covered by insurance or other relief agencies, including help for meeting deductible expenses, emergency and longer term repairs, and cash, food and/or clothing to persons who simply do not have the necessary resources.

As the word spreads about "our volunteers" people are coming to us to seek help. As time goes by it is also easy to spot people who need some help cleaning up their yards. One such couple had been helping elderly parents in Bogalusa. They couldn't get into their driveway or close to their home. One day and 15 volunteers later, plus one Bobcat, these folks are so very grateful and can't believe the difference.

We have established a command Center at the Mandeville Christian Church with Jeanne Warren as our Project Director. If you wish to schedule a visit and want to use our facility or coordinate supplies that are needed please contact her at:

Mandeville Christian Church Phone: (985) 674-1953
Jeanne's email: wyonative@bellsouth.net

We are still trying to confirm need resulting from Hurricane Rita. We have confirmed that the South City Christian Church in Lake Charles lost its roof. World Mission Builders will be there in November to help and I think some from Indiana may be there now. I don't know the status of Community Christian Church building in Lake Charles, but have heard its roof may also be damaged. I have spoken with Bobby Granger, minister in Orange, TX who advises there are many trees down there. Jack Harris in Jennings, LA said there were many trees down there and they have been busy helping their members clean up after the storm.

Many of you or your churches have sent money, supplies, prayers, etc. I will be sending receipts for money donated in the near future and will follow up with letters how the money was used for hurricane relief. Everyone has been so generous with gifts of food, water, medical supplies, etc. So much has arrived in our first couple of weeks and I probably cannot thank individually all those donors who have given supplies, left us food, water, chain saws, goggles, gloves, air mattresses, etc. You have all been an encouragement to us as a church and to the community of people you are helping.

Other Christian churches and groups are also establishing funds for giving relief to hurricane victims. We will attempt to coordinate needs and relief with these other agencies who are assisting in our area.

Please remember that there is no overhead associated with this operation. 100% of all donations will be dispersed to those whose needs can be met.

Thank you for all your prayers and donations of sweat, money and materials. We appreciate you all so much. Incidentally, anyone who wants to send mail directly to me can now do so. Regular mail has been resumed. I will acknowledge your donations with appropriate thank yous and how your donation helped when the dust settles here.

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