Some of us worked in Vacation Bible Schools while others worked construction.  This trip helped me to reevaluate
my priorities and remember that life is precious and that family comes first just after God.

Every Mississippian I met had a heart wrenching story.  But it is important to know
that anyone you meet in life has a story if you take the time to listen.
 

Let me be quick to say that this was NOT one of our church vans! As our van headed down to MS, we pulled up behind this van and thought it was quite unusual and humorous.	After 20 hours of driving we finally crossed the MS state line!
Our first look at the hurricane destruction.	When we entered the town we couldn't utter a word.
I was to be the VBS Director at Cowen Road Baptist Church for the week. The VBS theme was a polar theme, so we attempted to make icebergs with sheets.	We had to bring all materials and decorations with us because the church had no finances to support this type of ministry.
In fact, we found out later that it had been about 5 years since this church had attempted a VBS.	Pastor Rodney was so appreciative and it was so neat to see members of his congregation volunteer to help and see the excitement on their faces as we went through the week.
Sunday set up: Here is the craft room. I've found that, with kids, Christmas lights are ALWAYS a hit!!	Craft Room
Craft Room	Bible Room....again, Christmas lights!
Monday morning: We were a little disappointed when only 12 kids showed up. I'd been used to having at least 60 on the first day of VBS. But Pastor Rodney was SO excited about those 12 kids.	One of our Music Leaders: Every song had motions that the kids learned.
I was SO proud of our teenagers! They jumped right in and were enthusiastic with everything.	This is what happens when there is a small group and too much time in crafts! Play a game!
Crafts	Bible
Crafts	When VBS was over, we took a trip 10 minutes down the road to the beach. The teen girls and I were floored by what we saw.  I'm not sure what this brick thing is, but it was sitting on the side of the parking lot.
Rubble beside the parking lot at the beach	Reconstruction
This motel is across the street from the beach.	There are no walls left.
I think this was to expand the highway we were on before the storm hit.	This is someone's microwave in the sand on the beach.