We all packed into our cars and stopped for dinner wherever we could. We arrived at the First Christian Church of Slidell about 8PM to meet with Deb and Rev Susan. They gave us a quick introduction and orientation. They recently built a new community center on our property, which is where we are staying. And it is beautiful! Actually, you all made this happen because we donated funds from our Mission Fair to this project. Everyone was really excited to be back, and so many people said it felt like coming home...
After the girls got settled, we took the boys to Aldersgate United Methodist Church across the street. All of the guys are very excited to have their "man cave" back! They will be staying with other guys from another group that arrives tomorrow.
Everyone has headed to bed and the rest of us owls are about to as well.
Tomorrow we are going to church at the Open Door Apostolic Church. Amanda actually worked on their church the first year she was down here and has kept in contact ever since. They have moved buildings since that time, but we are very excited because the way they worship is something that none of us have experienced! Take a look at a video from their website:
They have also invited us to a gumbo lunch afterwards!
After church we will come back and have lunch at our church then head out on a tour of the devastated areas. Then we will head to the French Quarter for an afternoon of shopping, beignets and taking in the 'nawhlins culture.
Tune it tomorrow night for a video blog entry from Danielle's group!
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