New Orleans Ministry Update From Don & Patti Hall Dear Family & Friends, ,                                                                                                                                                                            Due to the overwhelming needs that continue in the Gulf Coast, I recently returned to do more disaster relief ministry under the auspices of the Pastors Resource Council of Baton Rouge, LA. This time the target was New Orleans -- Katrina's ground zero. The first day, Chaplain Mike Davis (head of PRC) and three others of us, helped Pastor Charles Green clear out the church and pastor's offices of items that were salvageable. Floodwater had inundated the entire 1,500-seat facility. Dr. Green had pastored there for over 40 years. Now he has no church, no congregation, no home and no salary. Because of the water damage and mold, it was difficult for him to decide what files, books and other items he could save, and what should be discarded. This pastor's loss was similar to what hundreds of others have been facing throughout the Gulf region. We also spent time at a PRC Relief Site in East New Orleans, and were impressed by the dedication of those from Master's Commission who were giving out food, clothing and other essentials. Later, we helped a pastor in the devastated 9th Ward set up the church as a new Relief Center. It had the distinction of being the first church in their part of the city to reestablish Sunday services. I spent another day at the largest Relief Center in the city located in St. Bernard Parish. Many who were effected by Katrina & Rita were encouraged and prayed for by Chaplains from the Billy Graham Association and myself. In the nearby neighborhood, nearly every house was destroyed. Some were even in the middle of the street, having been washed hundreds of feet from their foundations. Due to a serious decline in disaster relief volunteers, Chaplain Mike asked if I would also invest a portion of my time at the PRC office, calling local pastors to mobilize church volunteers. Urgent help was still needed for the Distribution/relief sites, pastoral care, processing evacuees for relocation, and demolition & reconstruction work. Through dozens of calls, it turned out to be a great opportunity to multiply myself by involving hundreds of others wanting to serve. On my return home, I again thanked the Lord for the privilege of being His hand extended to many shattered lives who needed encouragement and hope for the future. We are especially grateful to those who made this possible through your prayers and loving support. Joyfully in His Service, Don & Patti Hall Youth With A Mission Home: 23365 Barnes Ln, Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-7111 Dphallmin@aol.com Support: University of the Nations 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740              (Payable to "YWAM" and Designated for "Don & Patti Hall")