From Desire Street Ministries
Message from Mo Leverett - Executive Director (posted Sept 6, '05) We are blessed and deeply moved by the concern and support of so many people, many whom I’ve not even met. Thank you for your prayers. They are deeply encouraging. I am certain it’s the prayers of so many that are sustaining me and our staff during this difficult time. As devastating as the storm has been, we believe that God has a redemptive purpose for it. And we desire to be with him in that purpose.
As a ministry, we’ve been scattered to the winds, but we’re working very hard to accomplish a number of goals. We’ve been working to locate and help those in need, making sure they have food and shelter. We’re also working to reestablish our ministry office so that our team is well equipped to strategically respond to urgent needs. And we’re working to reopen Desire Street Academy in a different location as we also position ourselves for continued relief and development.
We are thankful that New Orleans has returned to some degree of civility and that most everyone has been evacuated. We are continually assessing the situation on the ground and are prayerful for the city we love. We hope to have a place to return to. We are deeply concerned for the lives of our students and for those who still remain unaccounted for.
Many of you have expressed concern for my family. We are doing well, though we are having difficulty finding the time to process what has just occurred in our lives, our family and our ministry. My family has lost everything. My kids only have the clothes on their backs. And my wife lost precious irreplaceable items like pictures, journals, letters to our children and the earrings I’ve given her on anniversaries. We don’t currently have a family vehicle. We’re struggling as we’re trying to help others in their struggles, but the Lord is graciously sustaining us.
I must say that the staff of Desire Street Ministries is working heroically and tirelessly during this time. They are doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Please keep them in your prayers and encourage them as you are able. Also, please keep Desire Street Ministries in mind with special gifts and offerings. There’s a lot of need. And there’s a lot of loss. But we also have a lot of vision and passion for the work God has called us to. We feel strongly that our job is not yet complete. We are still in love with our city and in love with our community. God has called us to minister among the people of Desire. Please continue to pray for and invest in Desire Street Ministries. Thank you for standing with us during this time. It means more than you know.
As a ministry, we’ve been scattered to the winds, but we’re working very hard to accomplish a number of goals. We’ve been working to locate and help those in need, making sure they have food and shelter. We’re also working to reestablish our ministry office so that our team is well equipped to strategically respond to urgent needs. And we’re working to reopen Desire Street Academy in a different location as we also position ourselves for continued relief and development.
We are thankful that New Orleans has returned to some degree of civility and that most everyone has been evacuated. We are continually assessing the situation on the ground and are prayerful for the city we love. We hope to have a place to return to. We are deeply concerned for the lives of our students and for those who still remain unaccounted for.
Many of you have expressed concern for my family. We are doing well, though we are having difficulty finding the time to process what has just occurred in our lives, our family and our ministry. My family has lost everything. My kids only have the clothes on their backs. And my wife lost precious irreplaceable items like pictures, journals, letters to our children and the earrings I’ve given her on anniversaries. We don’t currently have a family vehicle. We’re struggling as we’re trying to help others in their struggles, but the Lord is graciously sustaining us.
I must say that the staff of Desire Street Ministries is working heroically and tirelessly during this time. They are doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Please keep them in your prayers and encourage them as you are able. Also, please keep Desire Street Ministries in mind with special gifts and offerings. There’s a lot of need. And there’s a lot of loss. But we also have a lot of vision and passion for the work God has called us to. We feel strongly that our job is not yet complete. We are still in love with our city and in love with our community. God has called us to minister among the people of Desire. Please continue to pray for and invest in Desire Street Ministries. Thank you for standing with us during this time. It means more than you know.
posted by M Clark at 9/09/2005 09:11:00 AM
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