Destination: Bayou La Batre

Hello friends!

In 5 days we will begin our journey to the Gulf Coast of Alabama. We are heading to Bayou La Batre, the shrimping capital of Alabama located on Mobile Bay. It is a town of hard-working, hospitable people. Although this is my (Bethany) first visit to the Bayou, my dad, Ole, has shared countless stories of the beautiful, strong people living in this coastal shrimping town. The Gulf Coast is an area which has experienced more than its fair share of disasters, and the area surrounding Mobile is no exception. The team is eager to get there and get to work in any way we can.

Our group is composed of families, children and adults, some who have served on many mission trips before, and others for whom this will be their first experience traveling long-distance with the goal of service. We are all eager, enthusiastic, and ready for whatever may be asked of us!

Our trip to the Coast will be taking place during a historic time, and I know that the other members of our trip share my hope that we will be able to gain an understanding for the needs of the area so that we may continue to serve and support them, even after our departure next Saturday.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we journey South with the goal of serving our neighbors on the Gulf Coast.

Blessings,

Bethany

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2