Huntsville Christian Church

171 Indian Creek Road

Huntsville, Alabama 35806

(256) 864-2220

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2006 Katrina Relief Missions Trip –

 Mandeville/New Orleans, Louisiana

 

 

 

The following HCC members were involved in the Katrina relief effort that was conducted from March 18th – 26th.  Joni Bliffen, Edber & Yvonne Fonnegra, Abigail Mikkelsen, Roberta Larew-Smith, Adam Smith, Louis & Linda Smith, Ashley Bond, Keith Watts, Carolyn Wolf, Shelley & Matthew Yarborough, Ricky Soncrant (Shelley’s mom), from Decatur Christian Church:  Billy Bryant, Chas Hardgrove, Mat Head and from Johnson Bible College: Joe Bliffen, Jackie & Jeremy McAnally after traveling over 1000 miles to/from Huntsville to New Orleans to help “gutting” out 3-homes that were damage by the hurricane.  The team many were participating for the first time. 

 

The devastation is just incredible!  What we saw vs. what the television reported was so different.  It’s just amazing the power that God unleashed on the area.  What took man many years to build it only took God a few hours to destroy.  Everyone involved in the trip used their unique talent to make this a successful trip.  The week that we were at Mandeville Christian Church there were about 55 people helping with this effort.   Folks came from Ohio, Illinois and Kansas.  Many were on their spring break and were so glad to be there to help.

 

HCC-folks were able to put a much needed sink next to the showers, fixed the shower head that was broken and purchased a BBQ-grill for the church,  these items were needed by the church specially since so many folks are coming to help with the relief effort. 

 

We meet with two of the homeowners and shared with them the reason that we were there for.  At the same time others came to ask for help and we received four more requests for help.  There is plenty of work to be done.

 

The work was hard and we are so thankful that no one was injured.  We had evening devotions with all the folks who were at the church and that was very special.  Many shared of their experience and concerns.

             

If anyone is interested in going, please call Edber Fonnegra (256-489-9622) and he can help make arrangement for you to be part of this important and critical ministry.

 

    

Work crew from Huntsville Christian Church

 

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Last Updated on 5/6/2006