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Only one word can describe the June trip to Bay St. Louis -- GOD!

Mind you, "HOT" is right there at the top, but God showed up in a big way. For the first time since the inception of the DiRT Ministry, we were able to partner with another church and get a group of people from another circle of influence.

There were five people from the Calhoun United Methodist Church, six from Wildwood Baptist Church, and one person that was a team member’s co-worker. What an awesome group! The projects we worked on were truly perfect for our team, and as I always say, "God sent the right number of people, the right mix of people, and this trip was the best yet!" It never ceases to amaze me!

One project was a roof framing project. A house that had been sitting for a year needed a roof. God provided a retired contractor on our team that used to run a framing crew years ago. Bobby took four other people and turned them into a framing crew and accomplished more than I could ever have done given the same circumstances. Remarkable!

Scott and Brian were able to get at least two houses ready for electrical and HVAC inspections that were critical to getting people in their homes. Again, the right people at the right time -- Lord, you are in control!

A third team helped a local church by framing and sheetrocking a new set of bathrooms which are urgently needed for them to minister to the community through activities like VBS.

Early in the week, the guys that went down for the whole week were able to install a kitchen for Lesli, whose house we plumbed during a previous trip and who is now living in her finished home!

Everything worked as if it had been planned out perfectly from the beginning. Of course it had ... just not by me. On top of all of the work we did to help Charley, our Pathfinder Mission contact, we were able to do some work for the people we rent houses from when we stay there. We even got to meet one owner and hang out with him and his wife. What a blessing for us!

Our buddy Calvin cooked us up some of the best ribs I have ever eaten. We had a lowcountry boil one night that rivaled the local restaurants. We drank more water and Gatorade than you can imagine. It was a spectacular trip. And if you want to hear about Paul and Todd’s wild adventure (driving through the night and weaving all over the highway), well, you will have to get that story in person.

The September trip is upon us, and the November trip will be here before you know it. Please consider getting in on the blessing. There are already people who feel led to go, but need financial support to allow it to happen. We still have openings in both trips. You don’t have to know ANYTHING. Just be willing to go. We will teach you. You will be blessed. You will have a blast. You will not forget it. Celebrate the five year anniversary of Katrina by helping us on a trip this year!