The Trusses Begin to Move at Howell

Today at the Howell Work Site some trusses are beginning to move up into place. Soli Deo Gloria Howell as of July the 17th A truss going up From the inside These two young ladies are the force behind getting up all the trusses at HowellCleaning up after all the rain

CANOE WOLF RIVER!

This past Saturday, the staff and interns had the day off for a canoe trip down the Wolf River. We departed for our trip Saturday morning at 11. Eight hours, 2 lightning storms and almost 17 miles later, our trip finally came to an end. We were supposed to go 4.5 miles in a couple of hours, but little did we know that the first bridge we would pass under was actually the 'second bridge,' where our journey should have ended. We knew something was up when we passed under I-10 and we were closer to the Gulf of Mexico than we had originally intended.

So I'm new

Hi my name is Sarah Denton, and I am the newest Lagniappe staff member. I am from Fort Worth Texas, but I just graduated from Furman University in Greenville South Carolina and moved to Bay St. Louis Mississippi! I'm in the process of creating my official job, but the main idea is recruiting support: teams, prayer, and finances. I am in over my head, but incredibly blessed to be here!!!! I was an intern last summer and worked in the tool crib, and then worked the tool crib again for the months of February and March. I have been incredibly blessed by the staff here, and I have been drawn by the Gospel at work here. I love this place more than I ever imagined; a year ago today I never would have told you I would live anywhere near Mississippi. I am a mountain girl, with no construction skills, but God has a way of putting me in these positions to remind me of my need for Him. I am thrilled to be here, and hope to meet ya'll if you come down!!! Or maybe I'll see you on my recruitment travels. Till then, I covet your prayers for a combination of diligence and trust as we put this job together!!! This is me learning to trade steak for sea food, I'm learning to love the coast!!!

Trusses begin to go up at Howell

All the trusses have been moved off the ground and have been placed up on top now all that remains is to set them up. Soli Deo Gloria Howell as of July the 13th The view from the front door with all the trusses put up All the trusses are up on top just need to set upright The is the main window in the living / dining room Doug and Thomas working late

Something Extra for Lagniappe

Today, all the way from Whitewater, WI. Mike Ciardo and his son Torrey came down do give a donation to LPC. They gave us boxes upon boxes full of toilet paper and paper towels for us to use here at Lagniappe. Mike is the emergency management director for the City of Whitewater. So to the people of Whitewater, Thank you so very much! Soli Deo Gloria. Torrey and Mike Ciardo A truck full The Whitewater City logo Unloading

Silly rain can't stop us

Throughout this week I have been out at the Russo site working with kids and adults from the Group WorkCamp crew. This shot was taken at the end of the day after all the work was done and cleanup commenced. Monday began the fun where we all got down and dirty in the trenches and holes ripping out rebar, and scooping out water, muck and fire ants. Tuesday the work continued and was less messy because the land had had more time to dry up. Wednesday is when the site transformed into a motocross mud pit into a plot of land suitable for a foundation. Jordan accompanied me out on the site Wednesday morning as the teams continued to bring the land to grade and even out trenches. Jordan and I worked with some of the kids to put together the rebar cages comprised of four four foot rebars in a square column. This cage serves as a support around which block are placed and then concrete poured into. In the pm of the day Andrew, Ryn and I finished building the cages, got the grade stakes ready and situated the cages into each of the 28 holes. The holes will each have a pillar to support the house. This morning I met with the inspector who gave us the go ahead to pour the footers in the holes enabling us to then begin the process of laying block. With the teams eager to work in the afternoon, Jordan, Andrew, Ryn and myself led the teams to victory... Our team operated like a mailman- rain, sleet, hail or snow, the concrete must come in... I mean a wet and messy good time. This is an action shot of the site when about 1/2 of the holes are poured. The concrete truck was scheduled to come at 1:30- it came at 2. So what else should happen during this time then a nice wet rainstorm soaking us all head to toe. This fun was then followed by the truck arriving and the mud getting muddier, and then fun getting funnier. What I mean is- the teamwork I saw out on this site was amazing. When people would get exhausted from moving wheelbarrows full of concrete- others immediately jumped in. Here is Jordan trucking along with a wheelbarrow. This hole was already poured with concrete but it is hard to see this because of the large amount of rainwater in the hole. Andrew left his mark with a new family pet for the Russo's- a concrete turtle.

Semper Fi and God Speed

Lagniappe is losing a dear friend. James Belonzi is a summer construction intern here at Lagniappe. He is a member of Army National Guard and he wishes to become a chaplain for the military. We are sad because he has to report to the National Guard so he is leaving to spend some time with his family before he reports. We are sad because we no longer able to enjoy time and fellowship with him. But we know that he must go, so we must forget our own selfishness. James has made a commitment to the US military and to God that he would work in faithful service preaching His Holy Word to those in the military. All of us here at Lagniappe will feel the loss of our dear friend, but we know that he is being called somewhere else and that his time here has come an end. Verses 4, 5, and 6 of the Battle Hymn of the Republic "He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat: Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. Chorus. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me: As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. Chorus. He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave, He is Wisdom to the mighty, He is Succour to the brave, So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of Time His slave, Our God is marching on. Chorus." So to our dear friend James, may you always sound forth the trumpet of the truth and love of God. May you always show the beauty of Christ, and how He died to make men holy. Our God is marching on and may you march on with Him. From Zephaniah 3 verse 17 “The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” So to our dear friend James, Semper Fi and God Speed! Soli Deo Gloria! James Belonzi

Getting ready for the Trusses

Now at the Howell work site LPC is getting the house ready for its roof. To do that first we must put on all the trusses. So Howell is getting ready to add on its trusses. Soli Deo Gloria Howell as of July the 12th Not only will all Lagniappe House's have a wrap around deck, it also will be covered All the framing inside is now done! Taking a break Getting ready for lunch

Night Moves

With group work camp here at Lagniappe we now have a rear screen projector. And with this we do have some fun at night. Soli Deo Gloria Clyde Baker Pastor Curt Moore Jackie and Emily of Group Work Camps Also at night our new sign will light up (for those who have been reading about the adventures of LPC getting its new sign)

Howell Work Site Update

All the outside walls have been put up and have been covered with Tyvek. Almost all of the interior walls are up. The next big step will be adding a roof. Soli Deo Gloria The Howell House as of July 10th View from the master bedroom View from the front door From the living / dining room The volunteers eating a well deserved lunch

Work begins again at Rousso’s

After all the rain LPC has re-begun work at Rousso’s. We had to pump out all the water that filled all the trenches and holes for the pillars, but now we can move forward again. Soli Deo Gloria The Rousso work site nice and dry The holes for the pillars have become wider after all the rain We had to remove all the Rebar to clean the trenches and holes

Gone with Water Fun

LPC has removed the water fun sign. We can only hope that the people coming and asking to buy pools and spas will come to an end. Soli Deo Gloria Tying the rope to the sign The sign is free We lay it down to be disassembled Victory!!! The Lagniappe Presbyterian Church Sign

Happy Birthday

We here at Lagniappe would like to wish a happy 19th birthday to Meri and Tracy. We enjoy their company and hard work. Meri has been working at Lagniappe for some time and her twin sister Tracy came down for their birthday. Soli Deo Gloria Tracy and Meri (left to right) Cake Everyone loves getting gifts More gift getting