I grew up on the very same street you will be visiting (Coast Guard Rd.). Please say hello to all of my relatives when you visit. My name is Jude Parfait and I live in Gainesville, FL. Go Gators!!! Just had to throw that in there. My cousin Jamie Billiot happens to be the director of the community center you will more than likely see. My uncle, by marriage, Kirby Verret pastors the UMC on Coast Guard Rd.
I came across your page on Facebook and though it would be neat for you to meet someone from Dulac before you visited. I want you to know something about what you are doing. Many times I have seem church groups and ministries come and do the work of God in Dulac. As a youth during those times I wanted to say many thanks for all the work that was done. I never really got the chance. I want you to know that all the good work you will do will not go unnoticed. As someone who believes in missions, I know of its impact regardless of the type of work that is done. For me, I was raised in a Christian home and lived a lifestyle that would be seen by many as poor. I can't tell you enough of the humbling experience that it is. The impact of the many church groups visiting during the many summers accumulated into a life of hope and growth in was of Jesus Christ for me. Today, I prosper well enough to know that somewhere a missionary is doing God's work and I must support them the best way I can.
When you visit Dulac remember the work is just not about putting up a two by four piece of wood or hammering a window in place. It's about the mission that Jesus place on our shoulders to reach out to all with love and hope. Thank you!
I hope you have a wonderfully fulfilling time and that you accomplish many things. Please do take care and bring plenty of bug spray.
Yours in Christ,
Jude
