Filed under: Diary update, Hurricane Gustav, Organizational Observations, Reflections and Thoughts | Tags: evacuations, homeland missions, Hurricane Gustav, new orleans evacuation, road exodus
We have 14 adults, 11children, 2 dogs, and a few cats packing up into 6 cars, 3 vans, and one Suburban heading north two hours to Laurel, Mississippi. Since 9 a.m. we’ve been taking down our K3 event items, securing our property, and tying down anything that can be tied.
We are leaving many vehicles here and are using the church as a hub center. Our plan is to stay in Mississippi for the storm and then head back down as soon as possible making ourselves available as a relief center.
We are not sure when we can or will leave but Gustav has now cranked up to a category 4 with gusts up to 185 mph so we are now greatly concerned about tidal surges and great winds. But the Lord is sovereign and before I was a concept in my mother’s womb He knew that Gustav would come exactly at the third year of the anniversary of Katrina. So we shall rest in His wisdom, timing, and delivery of yet another great storm.
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We are praying for your safety under the Sovereign Hands and will of God
Pastor Darryl
Comment by Darryl Savage August 31, 2008 @ 12:01 amMission BC
Canada
Eddie,
Thank you for the link to this site. We have been watching and praying for all of you at Sovereign Grace Fellowship. We will continue to uphold you in our prayers and trust that God will bless and multiply the fruitfulness of the three years of hard work and experience as you prepare again to provide relief to the people of Slidell.
I will begin to prepare our people to assist with resources and workers as needed! We are thankful for Jerry and God’s people at Audubon Drive Bible Church who will be housing and caring for you until your return.
Standing firm with you,
Comment by Steve Best August 31, 2008 @ 12:48 amYour brothers and Sisters at Harvest Bible Chapel of DeKalb.
Eddie,
Comment by Curt Arend August 31, 2008 @ 1:29 amWe are praying for safety and fruitful ministry after this storm.
Your Brother,
Curt Arend
Eddie; Bertha and I are praying for you!!! May God continue protect you and to use you for His glory. If there is anything we can do let us know.
Blessings
Comment by Roger Best August 31, 2008 @ 1:43 amI’ll be down in MS riding it out, man – as I can, I’ll keep you informed!
Blessings, and have a safe trip.
Comment by RazorsKiss August 31, 2008 @ 5:24 amEddie,
Comment by Amresh Semurath August 31, 2008 @ 10:44 amWe are using our Sunday School hour to have a prayer meeting for your brethren. May the Lord grant you grace & wisdom as your get ready for the bid Swede. Amresh
Eddie,
Comment by Kathy Sasse September 1, 2008 @ 1:32 amI am Mary’s sister( sort of). Just checking to see if you made it to your destinationK. I’m praying for you all. Kathy in Kentucky
Our thoughts and prayers are with your congregation and staff. Our prayers are with you before, during, and after the storm.
Overisel CRC, Holland
Comment by Jer & Tam Velderman September 1, 2008 @ 3:33 pmEddie, The California Crew has not forgotten our brothers and sisters in Slidell. We are praying for your safety and for God to work mightily through all of you. Please update the blog as often as you can.
Greg Baird
Comment by Greg Baird September 2, 2008 @ 2:25 amMurrieta, CA