Redemptive Purpose

Thursday and Friday
(Our trip Blog was written by Jackie Dorsey)

We said goodbye to our host Dr. Simmons Thursday morning as he returned to Kansas City. That left us somewhat on our own to get around town from the hotel to the worksite and to the university for meals. Thankfully Jody had her Blackberry with her so, you guessed it, the Blackberry started talking to Alan, and got us everywhere we needed to go. Shakespeare said there are sermons in stones; we all got a Blessing from the Blackberry.


We were glad to find that the electrical contractor had finished most of the new wiring in the house by Thursday morning, so we were able to make a lot of progress in our last two days. Our team installed insulation throughout Deborah’s three bedroom, two bath home, and put up dry wall in all three bedrooms. Although the team was tired, we were also determined to finish these rooms for her, so she could really see and have a sense of progress and moving closer to her goal of finally being able to be back home in New Orleans.
Thursday evening while some of us were seeing more of the city, we were shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our brother Jason Bradley. He was a close friend to several on our team and a member of our Career Class. Our hearts and prayers were with Jason’s family and our KCBT family even as we were fulfilling our mission. Jason had experienced the ultimate home going and while we will miss him we are comforted in knowing we will see him again soon.

New Orleans was an experience I’m sure our team will not forget. I for one went with the intention to give—time, strength, encouragement and hope. I truly believe I received far more than I gave. The people we met and the spirit of faith and hope we felt ministered to us even as we ministered and served.Our team returned Saturday morning exhausted but blessed. Everyone on the team did their unique part with a spirit of unity and oneness of purpose. Redemptive Purpose.