We are so grateful that God has led us into fellowship with The Rock Church. They have been working in this area since the storm many times with Samaritan's Purse in Kiln. Since Samaritan's Purse has had to leave this area, a neighbor whose home The Rock Church helped rebuild, asked us if they could come to P.O.P. to stay while working on her brother's home. The timing was right and we know this will be a long lasting relationship!
After having car trouble, they had to travel until 5:30 a.m. to get here. Tired and exhausted, these servants began their 4 days of work full steam ahead. They began on our neighbor's home, bringing with them a trailer load of vinyl siding he had purchased in their area at a bargain price. In just two days they had completed the 2100 square foot home and then also completed the detached garage. They also began working on installing sheetrock in his home. They were able to complete the ceilings and began work on the walls.
Next, they tackled a major project for P.O.P. and one that has been needed since our beginning - a floor for our kitchen and dining area. What a tremendous blessing for the many volunteers who will come and serve here in the years to come. God, in His timing, provided the long awaited labor and material for the porcelain tile. Not only will we now be able to keep the area clean, but it is so beautiful, making the area much more functional and comfortable. Be sure to look at the flicker sets for the pictures.
They were also able to make new friends in the neighborhood. For one of our elderly neighbors, they cut her entire lawn. They were also able to visit with her, hearing her story of barely surviving the storm. They have made lasting friends. Another neighbor called to say their lawn mower had been stolen. The group went to their aid and cut their lawn as well also making friendships as they served. We were also able to introduce them to another couple in our neighborhood who weathered the storm and barely survived. Their home is almost complete and they will soon be able to move out of the Fema trailer they have lived in since the storm.
We are so grateful God has put us together with The Rock Church. We feel this relationship is just the beginning and part of the grand plan God has in store for P.O.P. Each group has contributed in their own way to the work that God has begun here. We look forward to working with you in the future.
