We sustained relatively little damage--some carpet will need to be replaced, some shingles re-laid, etc. Overall, we are in a much better position than we were after Rita. Our colleagues at the Baptist Student Center got hit pretty hard, so please join us in prayer for them as they recover--as well as for the many students, faculty, and staff members of the Lamar community who are returning to destruction and loss.
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
...the Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill; God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.Martin Luther
