St Pauls Cathedral, Syracuse, NY

Three school teachers who took the time to help. Their leader Christine had been in Luling this past December and wanted to come back and bring her daughter and friend. They did some great work with their homeowner and went away knowing their work was very much appreciated. With the rain we are having they left yesterday, early, just in case.

Lacey PC, Lacey, WA

Thirty Three great people whose week, I will not forget. There are many things to say about this team. First, they brought Wanda to cook and she took control and we had some really great meals. More than that was the fact that she had clean up crews in place after every meal. They had a great week with their homeowners building, sheet rocking and all the other tasks which they went at with great verve. We had a great tour of NO and lots of good food and times at Mulate's
When they arrived Michael Covey, their team leader told me to think of things OT needed and I thought, sure. Well, Thursday morning, he said they had a sizable amount of money that they wanted to spend on OT. I panicked and called Wilf, our Logistics Manager and told him and listed some of the things we needed. I wanted someone to bounce this with.
Well, later in the morning Michael, Wanda and myself went shopping to a local kitchen supply store. Let's just say, I felt like a kid in my first candy store. It was amazing to buy flatware, cast iron frying pans and a gumbo pot. We also got glasses, knives, syrup & toothpick dispensers and a host of other things. Then after dropping me back at OT they went to Lowe's and bought a fridge and freezer. Anyone can imagine to price tag here but, suffice to say it was huge. But, more than that it was generous and from the heart. There aren't enough ways to say THANK YOU LACEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH from Jessie and I and all PDA for your very gracious gifts.
During the week we had very good thought provoking and spiritual leadership with their pastor Stuart. However, the week's largest THANKS goes to Michael Covey for his leadership, planning and forethought and to his wife Susan, they are a dynamic team.

P.S. A Saint I ain't, but, thanks for the thought.

Charles

(The Men's Club)1st PC, Burlingame, CA

Their first trip to the Gulf Coast, this team had some difficult timings which we apologize for. All in all, I think they had a good time. I know from conversation they did things they had never done before. The most notable was to construct a porch and follow the 5 pages of "How To". The stories were amazing with one member putting very succinctly ikn that the Lord gives us many opportunities to learn.
Thank You for your mission and the spirit with which took each day, including the painting of 2 of our rooms.

St Andrews PC, Pacifica, CA

A great group who were very uplifting and fun. We had some very good discussions during the week, great guitars and some very beautiful voices. The co leaders, Berni & Lisa were awe inspiring leaders with a team that was very together. Berni told me she gave her son and daughter flights to OT for Christmas and they enjoyed their experience as did all of the team members. They made some very heartfelt contact with their homeowners and as some like Berni and Lisa discovered New Orleans and Olive Tree are different experiences from other Villages(They're pencilled in for Feb 09 and for 40 vice 30). We had some very good Californian made gumbo with oodles of flavor and a veggies dish that was outstanding(send receipe).
Jessie and I really appreciated Y'All.

New Castle Presbytery, Newark, MD

This team was made up of members from Easton PC, MD, 1st PC, Milford, DE & PC of Chestertown, MD. 15 members in all who put in a very productive week with their homeowners. A very diverse group with strong convictions.
We Thank You for all you have done.