Seniors Respond to Katrina Relief Efforts

[SEPT. 16, 2005]  Lewis Memorial Christian Village -- The caring hearts of residents of LMCV Independent Living were touched by the hours of television news coverage of Katrina's devastation. Like many other Christians around the world, they knew they had to help. They quickly organized a committee of residents and on Tuesday, September 13 held a "Katrina Relief Day" on our campus raising $1,471.

The next day they went shopping "Big Time" with images of suffering babies on their hearts; diapers, baby wipes, formula, and baby food on their shopping list. Besides these baby supplies, one woman hand crocheted nine babies layette and afghan sets to be added to the gifts of love.

The committee had asked First Assembly of God of Springfield to add their supplies to their semi-trailer that is leaving this Saturday. A minister and a member of the church joined the women on the $1,471 shopping spree and took it all to be loaded for its mission of mercy.

Happiness and joy are overwhelming here at Lewis; we have been blessed by sharing. May God bless these gifts of love.

Local TV-20 News heard about the massive shopping spree of these senior saints and has decided to come to LMCV campus Friday, Sept. 16 at noon to tape a news story. We are assuming it will be aired at 6 & 10 on Friday.

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