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

Disaster Rebuilding Ministry 2024 - Jennings, Louisiana

Volunteer Opportunity January 7th – March 23rd, 2024

We will be building and repairing homes for those unable to recover from a disaster on their own, and we will be sharing the gospel message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

REGISTRATION

About the Storm

Hurricane Delta was the fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana. Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana on October 9th, 2020, as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph. This was just 12 miles east of where Hurricane Laura made landfall six weeks earlier. With Southwest Louisiana still in recovery after Major Hurricane Laura, the winds and rainfall from Delta further delayed the recovery efforts, and in many cases, caused significant additional damage to homes and businesses. Many buildings that had roof or structural damage caused by Hurricane Laura still had temporary tarping, which was ripped off by the winds of Delta. Additionally, this all came near the peak of the COVID pandemic which severely diminished the number of volunteers responding to this disaster.


HarvestCall is organizing the Winter Rebuilding Ministry in Jennings, Louisiana.  We will be building and repairing homes for those unable to recover on their own. We will be sharing the Gospel of Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Volunteers Needed

Beginning on January 7th, forty volunteers are needed each week to serve in this 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 work. 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 hurting hearts as we serve them 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. They need to know that we care and most importantly that God cares. Serving from a posture of humility is of utmost importance.



Accommodations Provided

Volunteers will be housed at Lake Arthur Campmeeting in Lake Arthur, LA. approximately 11 miles south of Jennings. There are accommodations for both men and women. Couples’ accommodations are not available. Dormitory rooms are equipped with bunk beds, showers and toilets. A central kitchen/dining area will serve as the focal point of activities. Delicious home cooked meals will be served each day of the week beginning on Sunday evening through Friday morning breakfast. Brown bag lunches are carried to the job each day.

 

While there is no required fee for room and board, donations received for accommodations will translate into more funds available for building materials to help those in need. The cost of housing and meals is approximately $25 per day. Accommodations at the camp are available Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Volunteers should plan to depart by 5:00 pm on Friday. Weekends are used to clean and prepare for the incoming team


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.

AND WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR IN DEED, DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS. COL. 3:17

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