Katrina Mission Trip May 5 - 12, 2007 New Orleans, LA Kirkwood United Methodist Church.

Katrina Mission Trip

May 5 - 12, 2007

New Orleans, LA

Kirkwood United Methodist Church

The Journey Begins . . .

The Intrepid Crew Sets Off on an Adventure

The Chef Loads Up!

How Many Methodists Does it take to start a Bus?

Touring the French Quarter – Do we have to walk back?

Again?

Cajun / Zydeco / Good Eats / Good Times!

$463.23 divided by 20 people + 17 % gratuity = ????

. . . and Again?

The Work Begins . . .

Day One

Orientation at the Uptown Station of theUnited Methodist Louisiana Storm Relief

Ellen Williams’ House – Work Crew #1

Hmmmm! – What’s this?

Women can do more than just Cook!

Fuel Break!

Flora’s Home Sweet Home – Work Crew #2

Didn’t I sign up for a cooking class?

Van, is this straight enough?

It only took 4 hours! We’re so proud!

Burrrrp! Heidi, that was good!

Men can do more than just construction!

The Work Continues . . .

Day Two

Temporary housing in the Ninth Ward

Especially in a disaster…

GIRL POWER!

Starting at the top!

Flo’s Work Crew (Work Crew #2)

It works!

Stuffing the insulation!

Ellen with her babies, Jenny and Jas

A true sanctuary is always consecrated!Felicity United Methodist Church

Felicity UMCGood and Faithful Servant

A Ham’s Eye View!

The Work Continues . . .

Day Three

Putting on our work shoes before heading to job sites.

Look at what we can do!

“Here Lee – Stuff your face with my Red Beans!”

Flo Goings

Wha’s Up?

Insulating Ellen Williams’ house, a stretch!

If all else fails, use your head!

Enjoying the ride back aboard Sparky Ford to our home away from home, Felicity House.

The Work Continues . . .

Day Four

We weren’t the only work crew Rebuilding New Orleans.Habitat and Harry Connick Jr. build Musician’s Village!

Flo was so excited to see her yard shaping up too!

Visiting with the first man to return to the Ninth Ward

Work Crew #1 tours and dines with Work Crew #2

We got some work done too!

Ellen pitched in too!

Ellen’s Work CrewWork Crew # 1

The Work Continues . . .

Day Five

Hurry, can we get done?

“Poker was my good friend installing insulation in the attic.” Sue Mitch

“I love my drill.” Cathy Poe

Fitting drywall from the throne!

Good bye – God Bless Ellen and Flo!

We clean up pretty good!

Celebrating a “constructive” week with many blessings!

The Journey Home . . .

More transportation woes!

Are we there yet dad?

We should be home by 9 (or so. . .)

The Purple Gang!

KUMC Katrina Recovery/Relief Produced By:

Sue MitchLee MeyerDan StokesHeidi HaysKelly HieronymusRon KahneyFancie ThompsonDeane ThompsonMichele SteeleVan Vanderschaf

Barb ShadburneBill ShadburneTom GrommetChris HaltenhofRon KriegerCathy PoeDiane RossRick RossDennis DunphyTrish Dunphy