For three days we cut up and removed downed trees from people's yard. Those were the lucky ones who still had a home in which to live. On day four we cleaned up dibree from a field, many houses in that area were completely destroyed. But in the middle of all this destruction there were sighs for new life. Houses were being rebuilt and people's lives were starting to be put back together. In the middle of death there is new life. This is a living example of the Christian message of resurrection. God did not cause the tornadoes but God is active in rebuilding. Church groups and other people from many other places have come to help people rebuild their lives. Everyone we met is so grateful that we are here helping them. By going on this mission trip we are bringing hope and love to people who have lost so much. This is Christian life in action.
Thank you all for your support and prayers! If you are able, consider joining the next trip in September. It is an amazing experience and a way to live out our faith.
Fr. Alan Leonard
St. Margaret's Church
Boiling Springs, SC
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