There are some things to report and give praise to the Lord even before we have set out on our journey to Slidell. I had stated previously that we were hoping to purchase one new chain saw to take down, use and leave for Sovereign Grace Fellowship's future use. Since then, the Lord has provided two chain saws! I spent most of the day getting all the chain saw supplies needed for our efforts.
FYI: In case you did not already know this, the quality of earplugs (used to protect the ears from the obnoxious sounds of the chain saw) is determined by how many decibels it can block out. One would normal think that earplugs that block 35 dB would be better than ones that block 25db. However, with decibels it is just the opposite. So prayerfully, the 25db earplugs that I purchased for the team should protect our ears.
Psalm 51:8
Make me to hear joy and gladness, let the bones which You have broken rejoice.
Again, I wish to offer special thanks to all who are making this trip possible. To make this trip we have borrowed a Ford Expedition and a 10 foot trailer. We are taking foods and supplies we collected just after the hurricane first hit, supplies that have been collected not only from the peoples of Hope CBC, but also from our neighbors and others who passed by the church and dropped things off. As I mentioned, the two chain saws were gracious donated. Others have helped to get all the final necessities; and, I would be most remiss if I did not give thanks to the foods that are being provided for the team on the trip down.
The Lord has also moved the heart of other believers outside of Hope CBC, donating monies for both the trip as well as for Sovereign Grace Fellowship, LA. The most notable of these gifts came from Emmanuel Bible Church of Louisville, OH. May the Lord add His blessing to all who have made this effort possible.
More to follow...(Hopefully with pictures as well!)
Soli Deo Gloria,
Pastor Ed
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