My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I have been involved in this ministry at Camp Coast Care for nearly 5 months and I can say with confidence that progress can be seen. As I drove to Pascagoula today I noticed that the azaleas are blooming and that the debris piles along the road are much smaller and less frequent than they were two months ago. The beaches have been sifted and smoothed out. The sunsets are beautiful. We operate here on a theology of abundance: that God's grace has been sufficient to provide for those in need and that God will continue to be generous to those who have survived this disaster. Right now we are in the throws of Spring Break and we have an abundance of willing souls to assist with the recovery effort. God's mercy is certainly apparent in day to day life. Money from the federal government should be flowing our way soon. We have no money to help folks through direct aid at all, but we continue to work with what we have in a spirit of trust. On a personal note I am doing well. I have received several care packages from David and Shirley (David's mother). It is nice to have a few creature comforts in the midst of the adrenaline rush. Life is pretty isolated here. I rarely leave campus. I have started my study of Scripture and Religion in my "spare time." It is nice to discuss something other than the latest mold removal technique or the theory of office management. I have been leading Evening Prayer and giving the homily at our worship service. My heart burns each time I have the opportunity to proclaim the Word in our liturgy. I am also the host of a debriefing group 3 nights a week. Peeks and Valleys it is called. Highs and lows of the passed day. It is a real privilege to hear the many stories of how these fine people experience God. I am beginning to really hear God's voice again. I have always had a driving passion to be a part of a Pastoral Care community. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to explore what that means in a large community setting as well as in the smaller group dynamic. I continue to ask for your prayers for all the volunteers and survivors here on the Gulf Coast. Money and labor are the two things we are always in need of. Feel free to call and say hello some Saturday after 5pm your time. I would love to catch-up with y'all.

Faithfully, Angel Scott