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Katrina
Where are we now?
 
The abundance of blessings that God has poured out on Calvary is amazing. If you would have told me we would have such a wonderful opportunity for ministry after a major hurricane, I would have had a hard time believing you. However, God is more than faithful.
 

Here is a recap of all the activity that has taken place on our campus:

  • Distribution tent: 1000-1200 cars per day receiving supplies; water, food, ice, diapers, baby supplies, hygiene kits, etc.
  • One of two areas in New Orleans to get water early after the storm
  • MO Kitchen: 957,000 meals served, 126 days on the job
  • Calvary School returns Oct. 3, 2005: One of three schools to open in New Orleans on the same day.
  • Chainsaw & Mudout teams from almost every state
  • Well over 20,000 Bibles given out in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
  • Salvations & Rededications: We were blessed with many coming to Christ.
  • North American Mission Board of SBC Partnership: Project NOAH (New Orleans Area Hope); 1000 homes to be rebuilt and 20 churches
  • Louisiana Baptist Convention Partnership: RV Park; 16 sites for people to come into the area and help our churches minister; includes water, sewer, electrical and wireless internet
  • St. Bernard Partnership: Staging area at Calvary for MO Baptist Convention to work in St. Bernard parish
  • Toys, School Supplies, Block Parties: Too many to count
  • Partnering Churches: FBC Hendersonville, TN and FBC Many, LA have contributed in many ways.
  • Rebuilding has begun. Our facilities should be completed by summer.
  • Renovations: We have been accepted by the Louisiana Baptist Builders as a summer project. We are in the middle of renovating our children’s education building this summer. Skilled workers are needed.
  • Missions Home: We have purchased a home adjacent to our campus. We were blessed with a grant from Louisiana Baptists to help with the purchase. The home will be used to house groups coming in to assist us in our rebuild and will then be used to house other groups that want to help New Orleans area churches.
God has been amazing to watch as he has chosen to use Calvary after the storm. Will you continue to pray for us as there is much work still to be accomplished? Will you consider giving to our disaster fund? (Monies are used to offset our costs of additional ministry.) Will you consider coming to New Orleans to help Calvary or another church in the area?