Columbus Mission to Mandeville, Katrina Relief

Good Morning!

Day 1 included: traveling.

After several fuel/potty stops, and one wiring problem with a truck,
we arrived at the Tuscaloosa Church of Christ at 10pm CST to a crowd of
open arms and hearts.

The wiring problem set us back about an extra hour, but the additional
delay was probably because of the larger group and the fact that we
overload the bathrooms. (Today we will try to find places with multiple
womens restrooms!)

The people at this church are very hospitable. Many adults and many
college students ( they have about 100 ) waited on us and then served
the meal and other needs. They even restocked our coolers with drinks
and ice and gave us snacks for the road. It is really amazing how they
put up with 'Buckeyes' since they are right next door to the U. of
Alabama. Most of all it is encouraging to see God's people working
together to help others. (Web site for the college students is
www.ucmbama.com )

Most were to bed in various places by midnight. 6am wake up call. Bags
to the trucks by 7:30 and leave 8. Will travel a ways and stop for
breakfast and fuel. We will do the same for lunch and then get to work.

Have to go. Roll call in 5 min. Thank you to everyone who is
supporting this mission effort in so many different ways. From praying
to donating to helping here or there. You are a valuable part of this
thing that God is doing. May he bless you for it.

Have a great day!

Kenny Nichols