Dulac, Louisiana
Set in the bayous of the southern reaches of Terrebonne Parish, this is a place where water and swamp outnumber dry land in square miles. It is the home of interesting mix of hearty people, about 51% Houma Indian and 49% Cajun. The Houma Indians originally had settled in the Red Stick (Baton Rouge) area of LA, then moving south to Houma and finally down to Dulac (meaning "the land beyond the lake"). For some 300 years the Houma have lived in the vicinity of the Grand Caillou and LaFourche Bayous as fishermen, trappers and farmers. Their southern LA villages remained very isolated for many years. Until the 1940’s there were no roads to Houma community’s beyond the city of Houma and the only way the people had to travel was by boat.
The devastating hurricanes of the past few years have taken toll on this community, with much wind and water surge damage to homes with little protection down in the marsh. Our team spend five days working on homes doing minor construction and repair.
We are asking for prayers for safety and protection and that God will do His work through us. Keep your eye on this blog and follow us along the way!
3 comments:
Will be praying for you and team - as well as the recepients of your hands for Jesus. Be careful and on the watch.
Celia and Ken Musick send you our love and prayers, Thanks for sharing your gifts. We have the greatest youth! Be safe and show those Dulac residents Jesus' face, hands and feet in you. Blessings to you all.
I am somewhat sad that I am missing the Dulac trip. But I know that God doesn't need me there he has some of the most wonderful adults and youth doing His work for him. I love you all and can't wait to see some wonderful pictures and hear all about it.
Love, Ms. Nancy
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