Last day of the mission trip.  I would venture to guess that everyone who has either been on a mission trip or even on this one has fond memories of what he or she has experienced.  Just as a reminder-not about the house, but about the relationship!  

In Romans 5 (4-5): "And perseverance, character, and character, hope.  Now hope does not disappoint because the love of God  has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us".    This whole week, we have seen God working through us.  We have met the homeowner, Frank, and he, his wife, and daughter have HOPE that they will be returning to their house soon.  In speaking with one of the other United Way workers today, he HOPES to have Frank and his family back in their house by mid -September.  The one who was in charge of us this week at the work sight was really surprised at the progress that has been made this week.  We all give God all the glory, honor, and praise.  We have-by the grace of God, been given the talents and abilities to get His work done for His glory.   ( am not saying we are all not a bit tired after the efforts, but glad to have done what God has enabled us to do.)

Hope, character, and perseverance-we all have experienced those three things this week as well as the homeowner.  There are plenty of stories to share and we will continue to share these as we return to our perspective churches and share the experiences with congregations.

Continue to keep us in prayer as we return home tomorrow!  Thank you for you support and prayers.  We and the people here appreciate all the prayers.  14,000 people here in Ocean County are still displaced from their own homes.  Keep them in prayer as well.  Thank you, again!