Short-Term Missions

So-o-o-o-o, if you are interested in coming back to Camp Love or Camp Hope the first half of next year, please contact Beth at 866-435-7091 or disastercenter@meridianumc.org.

We are still "winding down" but not as quickly as we had thought. As promised last month, I have attached photos of Lois Pelaze's home, "The Extreme Makeover". There is a "before"(although there IS already one new window installed) and "after" (exterior completed) shot.  Unfortunately the interior work has been slowed down by code regulations, the subcontractors' schedule and getting inspections passed.  We have had to completely gut the home, instead of just doing the back half, as was originally approved.  Inside, the old 7' walls are down and new stud walls up, but the insulation and sheetrock work has not yet started.  We are hoping it will get to, later this week.

We wish we could just zip right through all of our projects and get the owners back in quickly.  But, since all of you have been here, you KNOW there are many things that can slow them down! Sylvia Fleming's dedication is set for March 10 at 3:45 pm, if any of you would like to send her cards or best wishes.  She may not be able to move in by that date, however.  We are still waiting on the city services to do their work.  John Holquist's home is getting the final touches, but won't get a CO until the old trailer has been removed and the utilities have been turned on. Allena Ladner's home was painted, inside and out, last week.  The team painted the granddaughter's room bright pink & purple, and she LOVES it! As we enter the season of Lent, may we remember that all of us have to walk through some kind of shadow-land.  For some it is waiting for 5 year old Katrina damage to their homes to be repaired, but we also know that many of our volunteers are also going through some sort of trial even as they reach out to help our homeowners.  Stan & I pray for blessings for each one of you who have served the Master Carpenter through our organization.