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Dear Church Family,
As many of you are aware, this past week Hurricane Ida devastated the southern portion of Louisiana. We are grateful that God has spared the lives of those who evacuated and those who were in safe shelter. My daughter and son-in-law who were living in Lockport, LA are safe but they lost their home (pictured below). Their situation is one of thousands.
The Lafourche Parish in southern Louisiana was hit very hard by one of the strongest hurricanes to make landfall in the area. It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out to you, our congregation and friends for immediate aid. Countless people have now lost their homes, places of worship, jobs, schools, and so much more. I will be travelling with my family with supplies to the area this weekend. If you can assist with any of the supplies listed below, please drop off items at the church office this Thursday and/or Friday. There are areas that were wiped out completely and the need is great. We are working on efforts to mobilize immediate relief assistance to the area as soon as possible. Anything you can contribute is greatly appreciated. The missions committee will be providing updates on how to provide financial assistance to help the community in the future through a partner church. Please stay tuned for more information. If you would like help but are unable to provide supplies, any monetary donations will be logged and I am asking that you designate exactly how you would like the funds allocated. For example: $25 to be used for a tarp, etc....and I will provide receipts for you. At this time all supplies collected this week will be given to the relief effort in the Lafourche Parish which was hit the hardest. Your help is appreciated beyond measure.
Yours in Christ,
Crystal Botha
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