In January, a group of Americorps volunteers arrived in Brazoria County to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts from hurricane Ike. They focused their efforts on locating people who needed help as well as participating in cleanup and repair. They were an energetic group of young people. While here, they stayed in a house supplied by the Presbyterian Church of Freeport, TX.
Having been participating in some of the Ike recovery work, I was privileged to work with these volunteers on several occasions. They were most enthusiastic, wanting to do what needed to be done. I was impressed by their involvement and desire. They are idealistic, I'm sure, but that is definitely not a bad thing. In the past few years, it has become evident that we have, in this country, a lot of young people who feel the need to give something of themselves to others. These Americorps volunteers are an example of that ethic. If any of you are aware of them in your area, please support them. They are good young people doing good things.
Last Wednesday, they had a goodbye party for those people in the community with whom they had worked. It was well attended and enjoyed by all. I felt honored to be invited.
As a sidenote, there are about 10,000 college students who are scheduled to work in Galveston over their Spring breaks. We will have many here locally as well. I think that is incredible. God works in wondrous ways, even though we may not see or feel it.
Having been participating in some of the Ike recovery work, I was privileged to work with these volunteers on several occasions. They were most enthusiastic, wanting to do what needed to be done. I was impressed by their involvement and desire. They are idealistic, I'm sure, but that is definitely not a bad thing. In the past few years, it has become evident that we have, in this country, a lot of young people who feel the need to give something of themselves to others. These Americorps volunteers are an example of that ethic. If any of you are aware of them in your area, please support them. They are good young people doing good things.
Last Wednesday, they had a goodbye party for those people in the community with whom they had worked. It was well attended and enjoyed by all. I felt honored to be invited.
As a sidenote, there are about 10,000 college students who are scheduled to work in Galveston over their Spring breaks. We will have many here locally as well. I think that is incredible. God works in wondrous ways, even though we may not see or feel it.
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