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| From Katrina 2009 Team |
Keith was one of our four (Chris, Craig, Keith and Tommy) co-leaders on the team. He worked with Chris on the team that saw the most dramatic work, from cinderblocks to four raised walls.
We cheered them on as they saw the fruits of their hard labor. Keith also was one of the cornerstone teachers for our devotionals.
My final thoughts from the “Go with the Mo” group
This week was a real testament to God’s provision and power. To be able to take a group of 21 individual men and transform them into a loving and caring support team was an incredible sight to see. The construction aspect of this trip seems insignificant in contrast to the building up of the relationships that occurred and the example of Christ’s love that was displayed. Even though we sweated through the heat and humidity, pounded a gazillion nails, and finally came to that point of utter exhaustion, I would sign up for this mission trip again in a heartbeat!
This “band of brothers” accomplished a great deal in only one week. We made a lasting impression (a good one!) on our supervisor Brad and his two assistants, Curt and Vic, as well as two others that worked together with us (Al and Dick from Rochester, NY). Seeds of faith were planted and in the end, we DID make a difference for the Kingdom of God.
When I first signed up for this I didn’t really see how signing up to build houses could be considered a missions trip (it should have been considered a service), but after seeing what happened, this truly was a missions trip with “building homes” as inroad of introducing the gospel to those we came in contact with. And it wasn’t really difficult. All we had to do was to live out our lives as Christians and the individual lights of our group came together to become one big unavoidable light for all to see.
Truly a wonderful mission’s trip that I will never forget. All glory goes to God and much thanks for the support and prayers of those behind us, we couldn’t have done it without you!