No fences

Still, I sit and feel helpless.... as everyone not directly affected I am sure. The cities are being evacuated. The people are completely without. Please read this and do what you can. I know this man personally. He lives in Natchez, Mississippi. Bart Walker is walking the walk, not just talking the talk.

Let's do what we can not for just New Orleans, but for the hundreds of tiny towns affected forever. Please excuse my cut and paste.

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It is great to hear from you guys…I am listing some needs and prayer requests. We are getting plenty of help for supplies right now. You can give to the Red Cross and designate us, or you can give directly to us at the church. I am pasting another email for speed…thanks


It is great to hear from you. We have power now and backup generators. We were not hit bad, light storm damage and power outages. We are running a shelter for 350 people. We fluctuate between 250 and 300 now as we are moving to a long-term shelter status…as much as 2 months. You could donate towards the utilities for our operation, as running our ac units 24/7 is going to be our largest expense. We have food and other needs met locally at this time. The greatest thing you can do is pray! Here is our prayer list at this time…
1. For our staff and congregation to be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom for the task at hand.
2. For our staff and congregation to “not grow weary in well doing”.
3. For our staff and congregation to be good stewards of the gospel in this time of crisis.
4. For this to be the moment of racial/socio-economic reconciliation in Christ that our church and community needs.
5. For our 250-350 residents (it fluctuates daily) to be able to deal with the long-term status of being displaced and living in the unknown.
6. For abundant supplies for every need.

Thanks Steve & Lori…
Bart
Parkway Baptist Church
117 Sgt. S. Prentiss Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120




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From: Steve & Lori [mailto:sandl56@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 2:15 PM
To: Bart@parkwaybaptistchurch.com
Subject: Hello from KC



Hello Bart,



Steve and I have been watching the hurricane disaster unfold and are sending all the prayers and positive energy we have your way. I hope you and your family are all safe and well.



As I sit and watch the TV for some spark of positive news, it never comes, so I am writing to you hoping for the best.



If there is anything at all we can do from KC, please don't hesitate to ask. We will do whatever possible... no request is too large or too small.



Most sincerely,



Lori Howell