8 Days of Hope–Tupelo, MS
July 11 – 17
$20.00
Recently, our neighbors to the north experienced a string of tornados that
devastated their region. EF3 and EF4 tornados cut paths of destruction into the
landscape that can be seen from space. Thousands of homes are damaged or
destroyed.
Like the good Samaritan, the churches of the New Orleans Baptist Association
(NOBA) will “cross over” to bring healing and hope to our neighbors. We will be a
conduit of God’s grace to those in need, grace that we know so well.
8 Days of Hope (8DOH) is a faith based non-profit organization that aids in
rebuilding communities after natural disaster. The president of 8DOH, Steve
Tybor, a member of one of our sister Southern Baptist churches in Mississippi,
called us personally to extend an invitation for NOBA to join the effort. In 2012,
after hurricane Isaac, NOBA invited 8DOH to come to Laplace, LA and help
rebuild our community. In a matter of months 8DOH mobilized over 2500
missionaries to work on 228 homes, 6 churches (including Celebration River
Parish campus), and rehabbed a city park.
8DOH has put out the call for missionaries to come. NOBA will lead a group from
our Association to serve with 8 Days of Hope and help rebuild the homes and
lives of those devastated by the recent tornados.
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Location is Tupelo, Mississippi
The dates of the event are July 12th – 19th.
NOBA will leave New Orleans July 11th and return to New Orleans July 17th.
Those who wish to continue with 8DOH through the 19th are welcome.
Accommodation can be made for those wishing to leave New Orleans later
than the 11th.
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Participants are not required to attend all 8 days, but they are requested to
participate at least 3 days.
Each participant is responsible for their own transportation and travel costs.
NOBA will help connect participants to carpool.
Each person must sign a release waiver.
Cost will be $20 per person.
Persons representing one of our NOBA churches are welcome to participate.
Ages 10 – adult are welcome.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The primary work to be done will be construction and evangelism.
All skill sets are needed. No special training required for construction work.
Tools will be provided. Anyone who wishes may bring his/her own tools.
It is recommended that each participant bring his/her own work gloves.
Food will be provided.
Accommodations will be mass shelter style. Each person is responsible to
bring their own cot/air-mattress and bedding.
Men and women will have separate sleeping arrangements.
Anyone who wishes may rent a hotel room at their own expense.
No special training required.
Sign up for this mission opportunity at:
http://joinnoba.com/event/8doh/
If you have any questions contact Billy Puckett at
bpuckett@joinnoba.com or call 504-723-9209