Sunday at Gautier May 7

Awoke early to a warm cloudy morning, the first full day for the latest team to join Camp Gautier. During breakfast, Phyllis kicks-off the week with an orientation, discussing guidelines and what to expect in the days ahead. Shortly thereafter, the team is officially part of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) group...designated by blue T-shirts and badges worn around the neck. Dressed in PDA attire, the team attends service at the Gautier Presbyterian Church. During lunch back at the campsite, showers come pouring down for 30-40 minutes. With lunch over, a small group heads out to New Orleans and another group to a city nearby, Ocean Springs. Both groups witness the devastation firsthand, the general reaction was a sense of awe...this after 8 months since Katrina.

JR Bolen on behalf of Phyllis