Friends, many of you have kindly inquired about the recent destruction in mississippi. Kim's family and mine are safe in their homes. No power but plenty of thanksgiving. Thanks for caring.
The overwhelming pictures and news of this storm can tempt us to forget the personal nature of it for thousands of people. So, I put this together from emails i've received:
Jeffrey Lancaster, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, and his family have lost everything they own. His words, however, were inspiring:
"Pray for us, these are very bizarre times. My life has wildly changed, but my God has not – I’m thankful for our rock."
Mo Leverett, also a PCA minister and friend of many in Christ Community, heads up one of the most effective inner city ministries in America, “Desire Street Ministries”, named after the Desire Street housing project. It is located in Ward 9, which is completely under water and one of the hardest hit areas. Mo and his family are safe, but like Jeffrey, they have likely lost everything they own, and the ministry of Desire Street will have lost everything it owns as well.
Reports are that many Desire Street families are at Twin Lakes Camp outside of Jackson Mississippi. They are there as guests of 1st Presbyterian Church of Jackson.
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