Together Archive

Items about Louisiana

  • Aftermath of Hurricane Gustav

    WELS Committee on Relief —or "WELS Relief"—granted King of Kings, Alexandria, La., and its pastor, Rev. Chris Esmay, $60,000 to help the congregation recover after flood damage due to heavy rains following Hurricane Gustav... read more

    Published on: September 15, 2008

  • Spotlight on Streams: Louisiana flood damage

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    Published on: September 15, 2008

  • More damage from Gustav reported

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    Published on: September 4, 2008

  • WELS church damaged by Gustav

    At least one WELS congregation is reporting damage in the wake of Hurricane Gustav that made landfall along the Louisiana coast Monday. So far, there are no reports of any serious injuries to any members... read more

    Published on: September 2, 2008

  • Final volunteers leaving New Orleans

    A special worship service was held April 20 at Crown of Life, New Orleans, to thank all of the WELS volunteers who have helped out in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in August 2005. The final group of volunteers will be leaving at the end of April... read more

    Published on: April 21, 2008

  • WELS volunteers make progress in New Orleans

    WELS volunteers have virtually completed refurbishing the interior of four more homes in New Orleans that flooded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. One of the homes is ready for occupancy—the three others should be ready by January... read more

    Published on: November 19, 2007