LOUISIANA FLOOD How can i help?

By now we have all heard of the devastating flood that has overtaken a large portion of South Louisiana. This was already called the Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, according to the Red Cross.

One of our favorite places is directly in the middle of the worst of the flooding. Revival Temple is a church in Walker, LA that has been an amazing model of compassion, and selfless giving over the several decades since it was founded. They give away hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to support their community, and communities around the globe

CONNECT GLOBAL, AS WELL AS OUR FAMILIES PERSONALLY & THE FAMILIES WE SUPPORT, HAVE BEEN RECIPIENTS OF THEIR GENEROSITY OVER THE YEARS IN VERY SIGNIFICANT WAYS.

Each year at their missions conference alone they invest thousands of dollars to several ministries and organizations. They serve missionaries and organization leaders along with their families at this Conference each year and treat everyone within their reach with love and respect.

When the storm hit and the rains came, Revival Temple was one of the first to convert their facility into a shelter.

They filled to capacity very quickly with people from the community seeking refuge from the rising water. Before long, however, they were moving every person from one facility to the next as the water reached their doors as well. People were sleeping in sleeping bags and filling the church pews. The water was relentless and finally overtook their main facility as well. Pastor Daryl along with others helped rescue the already displaced community and church members from the rapidly flooding church building.

At the peak of the flood the water level reached well over 18 inches in the majority of the building and at minimum was over 8 inches in every part of their three buildings on their property. Revival Temple Staff were rescuing those who took refuge in the church from the back of pickups and small boats at the height of the flood.

Let's Help Revival Temple and the Community of Walker, LA pick up the pieces.

Since the waters have began receding the cleanup has been underway for over a week at this point. Teams from all over the US, including Florida, Alabama, and Texas have come to pitch in and bring supplies. They have gutted the church and are approaching the point at which they will turn over the rebuilding process to general contractors to complete the work.

Pastor Daryl described to me the absolute turmoil that this flood has created but was also quick to mention the hope that they all have. In the days since the flood, the church has continued their selflessness and giving by sending relief teams to their neighbors and close by church members who were also impacted by the flood waters. Lead Pastor Wes and their board members have been buying sheetrock and having it drop shipped to houses all over their community so they can all rebuild as fast as possible.

Pastor Daryl said they are still in need of several things and he is reaching out to surrounding churches and shelters to confirm what is needed and determine what is already in surplus in order to guide others in their giving efforts.

SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT REVIVAL TEMPLE AND THE WALKER COMMUNITY NEED ARE:

  • Laundry Supplies
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Mold Cleanup Supplies (Not Bleach, as they have a surplus for now)

This list will be updated as we get more info.

WE ARE ASKING YOU TO JOIN US AND PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING IN SOME WAY TO REVIVAL TEMPLE.

Revival Temple has been a beacon of hope in this community for decades and even now while providing cleanup crews to the city they have also set up a mobile counseling center in their parking lot along with a dedicated telephone line to help the community cope with this devastation. They are a great place to make a financial donation to. They have a great plan for rebuilding their facilities as well as for helping the community rebuild. Their church is determined to continue being a refuge to their community, let's link arms with them now and help be a part of their outreach efforts.

LOUISIANA FLOOD HOPE LINE

Today, we are able to announce the availability of “The Hope Line,” a local telephone number that anyone can call who is feeling depressed, alone and afraid, hopeless, overwhelmed by the prospects of the flood recovery efforts that lay ahead, or whether there is just a need to hear a friendly voice. If you need to talk to somebody who can provide you with reassurance, optimism, hope or inspiration, or someone who is there to listen while you explain your situation and concerns, your fears, the anxiety you may be feeling or anything else that is weighing on you, please call.

The Hope Line telephone number is (225) 788-2295. Please don’t hesitate to call. You are all in our prayers as we start down the road to recovery together. via Walker Police Department Facebook Page

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Javier Mendoza
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Photos via Pastor Daryl Courtney Text Via Javier Mendoza

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