Katrina

Today we toured the lower 9th Ward District that was devastated by Katrina with the brothers from Urban Impact Ministries. I just sat there listening to Michael describe what happened. I couldn't believe it. Houses used to line the streets and now there is nothing. I listened to John, a pastor in the community, tell how only 5 families in three blocks have moved back into their neighborhood and it's been hard on his four kids. Enitre neighborhoods are gone. One storm changed the future of a city.

They anticipate needing youth ministries and adult teams coming every week for the next five years (up to 60 people a week) to get back on their feet. The EFCA is doing a great job of assisting this ministry and others to help Restore and Rebuild the city and the lives of those who call New Orleans there home. More info HERE.

We were challenged by John to consider the 16th verse from Jeremiah 22 before we laid hands on them and prayed for their ministry,

"16 He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the LORD."