If you're geographically challenged concerning the New Orleans area, let me go ahead and mention that Port Sulphur is a good piece down the road in Plaquemines Parish. Its about a two hour dive from our home in LaPlace to Port Sulphur Baptist Church. Due to Katrina, Port Sulphur is now the southern most church in our association. The fact that its still there is a testimoney to the strong call pastor Lynn Rodrigue feels to server Christ in this area. Katrina made landfall in Plaquemines Parish and the resulting devastation didn't leave much. People struggle to rebuild their lives in this isolated region of the state. Because of the lack of infrastructure to meet many of the area's basic needs, the members of Port Sulphur Baptist decided to host an area wide health fair and supply give-away. By partnering with area businesses, organizations, and church volunteers, Port Sulphur was able to offer such services as blood pressure checks, eye exams, health screenings, and hair cuts. Household supplies were also given out to each family that attended. It was quite a site to see wheelbarrow loads of supplies being loaded into the vehicles of some very grateful individuals. I took the time to visit with many of those in attendance as they waited in line for their supplies. We talked recovery, shrimping, Saints' football, the uncommonly warm weather, and many other things. We also talked about belonging to God's family and I encouraged as many as I could to visit Sunday services at Port Sulphur and to get to know Lynn. Children of all ages enjoyed the bonus of having Joe McKeever, our Director of Missions, on hand to draw their portrait. The event was an overall success and gave Port Sulphur Baptist many prospects for follow-up in the days to come.
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