COUNTDOWN TO NASHVILLE:
23 DAYS

What We'll Be Doing

You may be wondering, "So, what will you be doing?" I'm so glad you asked!

We'll be working with PDA (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) and rehab-ing homes that have been affected by flooding. Check out the website for the PDA site at Westminster Church: http://www.nashvillewpc.org/Westminster_Presbyterian_Disaster_Assistance/ 

Our team leader, Joyce L. (and her teenage son), visited Westminster Church and the PDA people with whom we'll be working. She was told that we (meaning those outside of Tennessee) didn't hear much about the Nashville flooding because tourism is such a vital part of their local economy. They didn't want to go through what New Orleans is still enduring with rebuilding their local economy. So they didn't want to make a big deal about the flood damage, and worked to rehab a lot of the sources of tourism (like the Grand Ole Oprey) so that visitors would continue to visit. 

Joyce L. also told us that those who have the money to fix their homes have done so. The houses that are left belong to people who are either living upstairs because their downstairs is unlivable or are staying elsewhere until their home can be fixed. 

Some of us (like Larry!) are bringing helpful skills with us; others of us can, um...well...we can paint! But we ALL bring willing and teachable spirits. And we pray that those who are not going along on the trip will bring prayers to God for us and our safety...but mostly that we could "be the church" to those who are hurting and need a little bit of hope.