NPD & NCD Crisis Response Louisiana Team

October 23-29^th, 2022

Lake Charles was hit directly by two hurricanes, only six weeks apart, in the fall of 2020. Hurricane Laura’s intense winds did tremendous damage: ripping off roofs and bringing many trees down on homes and businesses. A month and a half later, Hurricane Delta caused more damage still. The rain from this storm caused substantial flooding, and flooding isn’t covered by homeowners’ insurance. The mission of ReachGlobal is working to show God’s love and compassion through hurricane relief and recovery, for the purpose of outreach, evangelism, and church planting. Their plan is to be assisting Lake Charles rebuild (physically, emotionally, spiritually) for long term impact. Plan to serve as God leads you and be open to ministering to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those affected. Living every moment as a conduit for Christ can be life changing in this fertile environment.

WHO: Up to 10 men and 10 women from various EFCA churches in Minnesota and the Dakotas, who are willing to go, pray and serve the people of Lake Charles, LA.

WHERE: We will serve in Lake Charles, LA and stay at Lake Charles Bible Church (or at a new location).

When: October 23-29^th, 2022, includes flight time. Orientation begins on Sunday evening at 5:30pm.

Costs: $340 for the week in Louisiana. These costs include lodging and breakfast and supper in Lake Charles. The $25 deposit fee is non-refundable from EFCA Crisis Response. The $340 final payment date will be due about one month prior to going to Louisiana.

What is not included: Transportation to/from Louisiana, lunch each day. You are welcome to fly or to drive to Lake Charles. Flight schedules will be determined when people are registered.

Registration deadline: September 5^th, 2022. To register please contact Steve Austvold, steve.austvold@outlook.com or call 218-736-4412 for further details. Inform your church about your interest in serving. Bring a group from your church.

Tentative schedule: 
Day One: Sunday, October 23^rd, for those flying. Orientation begins at 5:30pm.
Day Two: Monday, EFCA Crisis Response, orientation and teams assigned to work projects for the week.
Day Three: Tuesday, EFCE Crisis Response
Day Four: Wednesday, EFCA Crisis Response
Day Five: Thursday, EFCA Crisis Response
Day Six: Friday, EFCA Crisis Response. Team debriefing in the morning.
Day Seven: Saturday, Leave for Lafayette, LA airport to fly home.

EFCA Crisis Response Team Leader: Steve Austvold steve.austvold@outlook.com  218-736-4412

WHAT IS NEEDED Right Now? Spread the word. Pray about going and serving in Lake Charles. Gather others in your church who might be interested in going to serve in Louisiana.