We arrived at Trinity Evangelical Free Church at 8:30ish on Saturday night. It was a long ride—mostly uneventful—and here we are! We have some time before the church service and wanted to start the blog.
We would like to introduce our team.
Andrew Davis is currently attending Houghton College. He is very excited about this week and what it holds, and the comic strips that he draws in the van make the team laugh.
Brian Gillespie is a mechanical engineer. We have appreciated his expertise in getting the trailer lights to work. He is excited to see how God will use our team to touch lives.
Eryn Frischkorn is a student at HACC. This is her first missions trip and she is very excited about what we will be doing and the impact that we will have and receive.
Jeremy Heintzelman recently graduated from Liberty University. This is his first trip to the Gulf Coast and he is very excited to see what will happen. He was happy to learn that we will be painting. He’s also happy to eat Jon’s food without his consent.
Jon Lahr is a recent graduate from Messiah College. He has been working construction this summer and we are glad to have his skills. This is his first missions trip and he is very happy to see his friend who is here on staff.
Joy Gordley is an interior designer and CAD drafter for an architectural firm. This is her second trip to New Orleans (she came with M.E. in June of 2006) and she is thrilled to be back.
Lydia Strunk is an administrative assistant for a computer manufacturer. She wanted to come in May but it fell through. We are delighted that it worked out now. She would like to ask her dad what is up with mattress he sent along with her.
M.E Siegfried is the leader. She is a communications specialist for a credit union trade association. This is her third trip to New Orleans and we have appreciated all of the work that she put into this venture.
Teresa Jones is a speech therapist who would like to send a shout out to her husband and three daughters. She has been wanting to come to New Orleans ever since Katrina went through, and is thankful that it worked out for her to be here.
This is Lydia’s dad. Great to see your picture and hear a bit about your work. As for the air mattress, you have to open the valve when you want it to fill up, let it open for a few minutes, or blow into the valve, and then close the valve. Try it. If it doesn’t work, let me know.
Dad
M.E., this is Denise. Your co-workers in Harrsiburg are wondering if you are still working in New Orleans? We’ve been anxiously waiting to read more news.
Hey M.E. and Joy…can’t wait to read what God is going to have you do in N.O. again. I have been and will continue to pray for your team.
Love, Tracy Rutherford