New Orleans: Day 1

May 10, 2010 by Fr Luke Palumbis

Christos Anesti!

First day in Lousiana, filled with debriefing, touring devastation sites, and good ol’ southern food! Visited the historic, first Orthodox community parish in ‘the lower 48,’ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, founded in 1864. Following this blessing, we were given a tour of the 9th Ward, where Katrina brought a tremendous amount of destruction, and many areas are still unaddressed.  Gumbo has been on the menu, along with sweet tea. Tomorrow we begin our efforts, through IOCC and in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, to build a home for a family in need. Pray for us as we strive to work in the Lord’s Vineyard.

Check the blog and our photo gallery to see our progress.

God Bless,
+Fr Luke