The word has spread that
"a college group is here to help"

VENNARD TEAM PULLS TOGETHER TO MINISTER TO NEEDY PEOPLE

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Olson
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:39 AM
Subject: Katrina Relief Update from Larry Olson

Today was the first day the 38 of us were all working together in Bayou La Batre. We were blessed with the opportunity to reach out to the community again today. A small group finished up the work for the installation of the mobile clinic. The rest of the group was sent out to hard hit Seaman Street. We were able to help in the gutting, cleaning, and tree removal of three houses. There is still an enormous amount of work that needs to be done, but we are continuing to rely on God to present the right opportunities for us.

This just in...

Dr. Moyer spoke by phone to Larry Olson who is excited to have the team out in the community of Bayou La Batre, going house to house to offer a helping hand. The word has spread that "a college group is here to help" and the townspeople are welcoming our team into their homes and into their lives.

Emotions ran deep for a group of students who spent time helping a couple try to salvage a lifetime collection of treasures.

Olson also reported that student, Denise Rodriguez (R), has earned the honorable title "Captain" among her coworkers for her efficient work in assigning clean-up jobs in people's homes. Denise's servant-leader skills and past military experience have been an great asset to the entire team.

The team will be working tomorrow (Sept. 22) with World Hope International, helping to distribute meals to 400 people.

Thank you for your interest in this story and the people involved.
Keep praying for them.

  

TEAM MEMBER LIST

Agnew, Jen
Bagley, Brenda
Bagley, Tracy
Berdan, Jen
Bergin, Ron
Bloedel, Jeff
Champley, Mike
Christopher, Ryan
Clawson, Kelly
Does, Dylan
Doll, Mark
Drege, Nathan
Foix, David
Hoch, Chris
Langstraat, Jeremy
Langstraat, Shayla
LaPaglia, Mark
LaPaglia, Tana
Lingle, Dawn
Long, Erin
Morrow, Liz
Nearmyer, Caree
Olson, John
Olson, Larry
Olson, Prudy
Penn, Jessie
Popejoy, Cory
Ringenberg, Blake
Rodriguez, Denise
Rodriguez, Edgar
Roehl, Aubrey
Schmidt, Drew
Stahly, Mandie
Stoll, Meggan
Tooley, Jonie
Tooley, Michael
Van Englehoven, Dave
Waite, Janelle

If you would like to pray, we covet your intercession for the victims -- the lost, the church families, and the school ministries devastated by the hurricane. We also need your prayer support for our efforts to provide some relief to hurting people. Please let us know you're praying. Email us now!

If you would like to give, please make your check out to Vennard College, with "Hurricane Assistance" in the memo line. To notify us of your intended contribution or if you have further questions, please call Dr. Moyer's office at 641-673-4345 x 104 or email us regarding your donation.