*( the pictures above are of this past few days - no particular order or selection just pictures of what we've been up to and experiencing)
Today is Tuesday - the new group is beginning to finally adjust to L.A. time.
Monday included tasks such as drywalling, painting, and meeting new people. We have such a large group now, we have to travel in four vans, we have three different work sights, are experiencing three different aspects of New Orleans.
Everyday we have to drive across the Causeway, a 24 mile long bring going through lake Pontchartrain - it isn't very scenic, and its hard for the drivers to stay awake but I personally think it just adds to the adventure;). The temperature is in the nineties - humidity is high as well, we are doing our best to stay hydrated, I don't think I've ever had so much water consistently!
Some groups have learned to dry wall and from what I've heard said, it is tedious and hard. Not everyone was able to contribute to dry walling so they went around the neighborhood meeting new people and establishing relationships.
My group taught a mini VBS then went on to painting - I had a blast!
Well, it's almost time for my group to head out for day two - please continue to uphold us all in your prayers. Pray that each of our hearts stay focused on Christ and others - it has been a common theme to put ourselves first and be selfish - its our human nature, but we need to learn to be selfless and cooperate. I ask that you pray for God's love to shine in and through us to bless Him and each other, and the people we come in contact with as well.
God is so good, I know He wants us to be here serving, and I can't think of any place I'd rather be then in the center of God's will! I can't wait to see what He has in store for us this week!