More PCA News
From TE Richard Bailey (rbplains@juno.com), assistant pastor of Plains Presbyterian Church in Zachary, Louisiana:
Our shelter is up and running very well. We can house about fifty folks. Some have come and caught their breath and moved on to family and friends. Others have been with us from the first day. We are working to get them registered with all of the different agencies. There is a LOT more to a shelter than a bed and a meal. The outpouring of support is so wonderful. We are still reeling from the disaster and are still in the life saving mode. We don't have answers to some of your questions and while some of your ideas are great, we may not be there yet. We are funneling most questions and support to the MNA Disaster (http://www.pcarelief.org). Your support is going to be needed for many, many months. This is huge.
When I stood up to lead the worship service Sunday I looked out at our shelter "guests" and choked up. It was tough to go on. So much hurt and pain. Our Pastor, Woody Markert, preached from Lamentations 3. It was a powerful, yet comforting message. Filled with hope in the Lord. [Read Lamentations 1:1-2 and weep for New Orleans]. We then served Communion. I needed it. What encouragement and strength the Lord provided through this his Sacrament. Pray for us. We are tired.
From TE Caleb Cangelosi (calebgc@hotmail.com), pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Miss.
Our situation here is exactly the same as in other areas of south Mississippi. Our church building was not hurt, but trees and power lines are down everywhere, and numerous homes have trees in them, including some of our members. I will return Sunday for morning service; the reports I have heard indicate that there is no food, no gas, scanty phone coverage, and little ice. Columbia has an artesian well that has been pumping out gallons of drinkable water per second – a huge blessing in the face of such devastation. I am sure that our community would appreciate any help that folks can give. You can contact me at the church (it never lost its phone) at 601-736-4728. Thanks so much for your prayers.
From TE Allen Smith (allensmith@perumission.org), pastor of Ellisville Presbyterian Church in Ellisville, Miss.
God has spared the members and building of Ellisville Presbyterian Church. This is amazing considering that a very tall oak tree fell towards the church stopping just inches from the sanctuary. It appears that the eye wall of Katrina came through Ellisville. The 1892 old structure withheld wind gusts up to 110 mph. The steeple and roof only received minor damage. Of the members, only a few had considerable damage to their homes. The Lord’s mercy in the midst of a monster storm!
From TE Rob Oates (roates@faithpres.net), pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, Miss.
We are especially grateful for the prayers of God's people and also for any financial assistance that they can provide. Faith Presbyterian Church is a missions minded congregation and the Lord has brought a mission field right here to us in Brookhaven!! These are exhilarating and exhausting days. We are humbled that it has pleased the Lord to use us sinners saved by his grace in this remarkable way. Our expenses are mounting as the needs of people are incredible. If you to help with recovery or send a contribution: Faith Presbyterian Church, 400 Magee Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601. 601-833-0081. You may also contact TE Pat Davey, associate pastor at pdavey@faithpres.net
From Moss Point, Miss.
We received a report that TE Randy Kimbrough (mppres@datasync.com), pastor of Moss Point PCA in Moss Point , Miss., and his family are safe and in good shape after riding out the hurricane. The church building and manse, which are situated on high ground, sustained only minimal roof damage. At least five church families did lose their homes.
Our shelter is up and running very well. We can house about fifty folks. Some have come and caught their breath and moved on to family and friends. Others have been with us from the first day. We are working to get them registered with all of the different agencies. There is a LOT more to a shelter than a bed and a meal. The outpouring of support is so wonderful. We are still reeling from the disaster and are still in the life saving mode. We don't have answers to some of your questions and while some of your ideas are great, we may not be there yet. We are funneling most questions and support to the MNA Disaster (http://www.pcarelief.org). Your support is going to be needed for many, many months. This is huge.
When I stood up to lead the worship service Sunday I looked out at our shelter "guests" and choked up. It was tough to go on. So much hurt and pain. Our Pastor, Woody Markert, preached from Lamentations 3. It was a powerful, yet comforting message. Filled with hope in the Lord. [Read Lamentations 1:1-2 and weep for New Orleans]. We then served Communion. I needed it. What encouragement and strength the Lord provided through this his Sacrament. Pray for us. We are tired.
From TE Caleb Cangelosi (calebgc@hotmail.com), pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Miss.
Our situation here is exactly the same as in other areas of south Mississippi. Our church building was not hurt, but trees and power lines are down everywhere, and numerous homes have trees in them, including some of our members. I will return Sunday for morning service; the reports I have heard indicate that there is no food, no gas, scanty phone coverage, and little ice. Columbia has an artesian well that has been pumping out gallons of drinkable water per second – a huge blessing in the face of such devastation. I am sure that our community would appreciate any help that folks can give. You can contact me at the church (it never lost its phone) at 601-736-4728. Thanks so much for your prayers.
From TE Allen Smith (allensmith@perumission.org), pastor of Ellisville Presbyterian Church in Ellisville, Miss.
God has spared the members and building of Ellisville Presbyterian Church. This is amazing considering that a very tall oak tree fell towards the church stopping just inches from the sanctuary. It appears that the eye wall of Katrina came through Ellisville. The 1892 old structure withheld wind gusts up to 110 mph. The steeple and roof only received minor damage. Of the members, only a few had considerable damage to their homes. The Lord’s mercy in the midst of a monster storm!
From TE Rob Oates (roates@faithpres.net), pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, Miss.
We are especially grateful for the prayers of God's people and also for any financial assistance that they can provide. Faith Presbyterian Church is a missions minded congregation and the Lord has brought a mission field right here to us in Brookhaven!! These are exhilarating and exhausting days. We are humbled that it has pleased the Lord to use us sinners saved by his grace in this remarkable way. Our expenses are mounting as the needs of people are incredible. If you to help with recovery or send a contribution: Faith Presbyterian Church, 400 Magee Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601. 601-833-0081. You may also contact TE Pat Davey, associate pastor at pdavey@faithpres.net
From Moss Point, Miss.
We received a report that TE Randy Kimbrough (mppres@datasync.com), pastor of Moss Point PCA in Moss Point , Miss., and his family are safe and in good shape after riding out the hurricane. The church building and manse, which are situated on high ground, sustained only minimal roof damage. At least five church families did lose their homes.
posted by M Clark at 9/06/2005 06:52:00 PM
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