Helping Those Who Have Been Hit by Storms of Life and Weather

About the area

Acadia Parish in southern Louisiana experienced significant rainfall in April and May of this year, with 6.5 inches falling in April and multiple heavy rain events occurring in May, including 5 inches on May 7th and 3.5 inches on May 9^th. This caused significant damage to homes from the roofs to the foundations and everything in between. These homes were already compromised due to some of them still having damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020.

HarvestCall is organizing the Rebuilding Ministry to serve in Acadia Parish in Louisiana. We will be rebuilding and repairing homes for those unable to recover on their own as well as sharing the Gospel of Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Beginning on January 11^th forty volunteers are needed each week to serve in the HarvestCall Rebuilding Ministry. Both skilled tradesmen and unskilled workers are needed. There is an opportunity for every willing heart to serve in this ministry. All volunteers are limited to one week to give more people an opportunity to serve. Skilled construction workers will provide leadership for volunteers on the work sites. HarvestCall tool trailers and vehicles will be on site throughout the term of the project. The work will include all phases of house construction from framing and roofing to painting and cleaning.

Damaged houses will be repaired and destroyed houses will be rebuilt. The Gospel message will be proclaimed as Christ’s love is shared with those we serve in His name. We have the opportunity to be His hands and feet as we minister to those whose lives have been turned upside down resulting in hopelessness, frustration and despair. The homeowners need to know that we care and most importantly that God cares. Serving from a posture of humility is of utmost importance.

Volunteer Housing/Hotel Option

All volunteers will be staying in the provided dormitory style housing unless you choose to stay in the hotel on campus. If you choose to stay in the hotel, you are responsible for the cost as well as making your own arrangements by calling (337) 457-9047. Those choosing hotel accommodations should relay their intentions to Barb Slagel via email - slagelachc@gmail.com – at least two weeks prior to their scheduled arrival date.

While there is no required fee for participation, any donations received will translate into more funds available for building materials to help those in need.

Acadian Baptist Center

1202 Academy Dr, Eunice, LA 70535



Special Invitation to Ministers

Since this project is located too far from any of our congregations to worship there, we plan to hold services at the camp each Sunday and Wednesday evening. We encourage ministers to make themselves available. 

Wondering what serving on a rebuilding team is like? Watch the video below.