Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Sunday we arrived on time via Air Tran.  We got our cars and went to Camp Restore.  We met with Michael, a construction team leader who took us to look over a house that has been "stripped" of all sheetrock, electrical and most plumbing.  Unfortunately the roof has some holes in it and is collapsing in areas.  Termites have done damage and some top and bottom plates and other framing need to be replaced.  Unfortunately this is complicated by a real brick outer that is connected to the framing.

The construction manager, Walt, drove in with his wife and RV.  We shoveled several dozen wheelbarrows of stone to prepare a site for his RV.  We reviewed the extensive tool house and selected our tools for tomorrow.  We also attended church and communion at Prince of Peace Lutheran church (affiliated with RAI).  Pastor Goodine held the service at one end of the dining hall pictured below, and we had supper at the other end.  I should also note that the pipe organ shown in the dining hall pix was also damaged by Katrina -- just days before it's dedication.  We'll try to get more info later this week on how the repairs are progressing.

Prince of Peace communion service

Getting the RV site ready for the construction manager.

Camp Restore, New Orleans 2011

RAI: Our Mission

Recovery Assistance, Inc. Ministries (RAI Ministries) restores faith, home, and community in the Name of Jesus Christ through the operation of Camp Restore, a volunteer camp in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our volunteer groups and staff physically rebuild family dwellings, churches, and schools and participate in numerous community projects while providing emotional and spiritual care to those in need.
The total impact reaches across the entire nation as volunteers have returned home with a renewed (or brand-new) interest and dedication for sharing the love of Christ in their own congregations and communities. Combined with the mission opportunities available, the unique culture, people and history of New Orleans make for meaningful short-term mission and service-learning trips to Camp Restore.
We invite you to partner with us in restoring faith, home, and community through prayer, volunteering, and/or financial support as we bring the hope of Jesus Christ for those in need.
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