Meet the WV RHINO Team

Most of the WV RHINO crew will be leaving on Sunday.  Our first meeting together will be Monday night.  Remember us as you gather for worship on Sunday and throughout the week.

James, Ginger and Christina Carrano-Beechwood Presbyterian, Parkersburg, WV

Ron Claar- Riverlawn, St. Albans

Jim Southen- South Park, Charleston

Rick Cook, Todd Wright-Village Chapel, Charleston

Bob and Lynn Wood-Bream, Charleston

Mark Miller-Bluestone, Hinton

Brenda Ely-First, Morgantown

Jeanne and Ken Pote-Bridgeport

Allison Deem, Doug Gray, and Marcus Pinti -Bridgeport Presbyterian, Bridgeport

Michael Kincaid-Mt. Hope Christian Church

Cam Lewis and Marie Newcomb-Beckley Presbyterian, Beckley

Daniel Heidt, Hilltop Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio

Jean and Ken Pote had intended to join us.  Jean is hospitalized and may be undergoing surgery.  Please keep them in your prayers.

Getting ready to leave WV

As snow threatens West Virginia one more time this winter, some WV Presbyterians are packing T-shirts and maybe even shorts as they get ready for a week in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Of course it is not just the promise of sunshine and warm breezes that beckons.  Long hours of hard physical labor will be the norm most days.  We will be Rebuilding Hope In New Orleans, working with RHINO, a ministry of St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church.  RHINO coordinates the work of volunteers who come to NOLA on week long mission trips.
We will be working on a Habitat for Humanity house.  Right now it looks like we will be doing foundation and flooring work.  Some of our group are proficient with all kinds of tools, others have to be shown how to hold a hammer, but somehow jobs are found for all and everyone will make a meaningful contribution to the week's labor.
We will, of course, have a chance to enjoy the city.  The people of St. Charles Ave. church will host us for 3 evening meals and take us on tours of the city.  And I am sure that members of the group will scout out some authentic New Orleans cuisine and entertainment for us to enjoy in the evenings.
So come on along.  Pray for traveling mercies on all of us Sunday and Monday.  We will be settling in on Monday night and the work begins at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Here is a link to the RHINO pages on the St. Charles Pres. web site:  http://www.scapc.org/RHINO/