Our Spring was Exciting! 

It is hard to believe that we have been in Mississippi two years. God has enabled us to finish many projects during that time. With each finished project there is no question that God’s hand has been in all of them.  The smiles that we’ve seen on each face as the words “You can move in now” your home is complete.

Recently, we’ve seen the same excited look on Ms Charlotte’s face as her home was finished a couple of weeks ago. This past week we’ve hung the cabinets in the Bowman home. All that is left is some trim work and painting, and they too will be moving in.

Our spring was exciting! Our all knowing, amazing, awesome, GOD without any doubt had His hand on a recent trip to Kentucky.  The Jackson County Baptist Association had scheduled a group of volunteers to leave in April for a mission trip, but for different reasons it was postponed until Monday May 11th. Sherrill and I were able to go and help with the remodeling of an old sanctuary into an education building, for Kirksville Baptist Church. There were 28 volunteers and our mission was to do inside framing, walls, stairs, and add a second floor.

The question was how that many volunteers can work safely and productively in the area that was to be remodeled. God already knew the need. On Friday May 8th,  an E3 tornado devastated the little community of Kirksville, KY. Over 150 homes were damaged or destroyed, and two lives were lost. Sherrill and I arrived the day before and were there during the tornado only about two blocks from where it touched down. “That was a mind blowing experience and one we hope we never go through again”!

God, not only had volunteers already there, but had others in route to help with the disaster clean up.  Our group divided into two teams, the construction group was able to complete the mission we came to do. The other team went to help the tornado victims. They helped gather personal belongings and clean up debris.  They were able to share with them how our Lord and Savior had helped them rebuild their lives after Katrina.

We are getting ready for our busy summer here in Mississippi! We will be helping with two VBS programs, restoring parks, and helping with day camp. We hope to finish the Bowen’s home and the home of Denise. We also are helping Lilly Orchard Baptist Church with the rebuild of an education and fellowship building, destroyed during Katrina.

We would welcome any or all help! Contact us today to make arrangements for your trip!!

In His service,
Sherrill and Claudia