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BELJM:
Changing Stereotypes and Lives
On January 7, 29 students and 3
professors boarded a bus for an 18-hour drive to New Orleans, Louisiana.
For two weeks, all 32 of us stayed at Gretna United Methodist Church,
sleeping on air mattresses and preparing our own food. Throughout
the two weeks, we gutted 15 homes, helping 15 families take the
first step in rebuilding their lives. While we felt like we touched
their lives, they touched ours as well. We met some amazing people
and came home with some great memories. Here you can read about
what the trip meant to four members of the BELJM team.
Want to know what YOU can do to
help? Contact the United
Methodist Committee on Relief at
1-800-554-8583