Chattanooga Volunteer Trip

A Message from Those Receiving Help in Chattanooga

Charlie and I looked out into our back yard last evening and for the first time in weeks, felt HOPE that our lives would finally get back to normal sooner rather than later. We cannot thank Sister Luke and the Emergency Response Team enough for ALL that they have done: cutting and splitting logs, repairing the fence so our dogs Riley and Sarah can run around and not have to walk on leashes, and clearing out storm debris for us. And to know these good people are volunteers who gave of their time to help others -- what a blessing!

Connie and Charlie Blake, SCNAs
Harrison, TN

Day 2 in Chattanooga

The volunteers arrived at the work site which was a homeowner whose needs included removal of two trees. They were rather large trees that the group cut in to small logs. The team was rolling the logs to the road side for pick up when a man who was working in the area approached the group, asked were they volunteers, then offered to bring his "Bob Cat" to help move the logs to the side of the road. This Good Samaritan helped the group move the logs to the side of the road. Sister Luke stated that, "God Provides," what we need to help others. The remainder of the day will be spent at Connie and Charlie Blake's, SCN Associates, home to continue to provide fence repairs and tree removal.

Volunteers Arrive in Chattanooga

From Sister Luke Boiarski, SCN


We arrived in Chattanooga around 7:30 p.m. and were graciously met by SCN Associates Connie and Charlie Blake, Deb Moore, Lisa Harrison and Sister Marie Celine, SCN. Lisa's daughter, Lindsey, offered to be our guide for the next three days. Thank God!

We outlined our plans for the upcoming three days. First day, Monday we will be working to cut and remove trees, repair fencing and remove debris. We started at 7:00 a.m. and will probably work until 6:00 p.m. We'll end the day with cookout.

Chattanooga Commissioning

Luke Boiarski, SCN, along with seven lay mission volunteers, will be commissioned on Sunday, June 19, at St. Vincent Church, Nazareth, at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy. They will be traveling to the Chattanooga, Tenn., and northern Georgia areas to assist homeowners in their continued efforts with clean-up and home repairs after tornadoes hit the area in late April. They will return on Thursday, June 23. Please pray for their safety.