Changes

There have been a lot of changes going on within CAP and the volunteer house lately. One of the big ones is theexpansion of the Floyd Volunteer House. Right now the volunteers at Floyd just live in the downstairs part of the house and the upstairs is used for another mission organization to hold their groups in the summer. CAP can now use the entire house, so within the next couple months our house is going from 6 volunteers to 16 volunteers, with even a couple who is going to stay in their trailer outside of our house. So it will be a big change especially since  when I first came to Floyd house there was a total of 5 of us and the most we have ever had in our house since I’ve been here is about 10. Therefore this will be a new and exciting experience for me and my housemates. But it is a very good change because it means that so many more people are wanting to commit to volunteering long term at CAP, which is an awesome thing!

Also this past weekend my housemate Rachel left to return home since her year of service was up. It’s very different now that she is gone considering she was one of the few left that was here when I first arrived at Floyd House. Also we worked together in Housing on a daily basis and basically got to learn construction skills together as well. She will definitely be missed at the Floyd House because she did provide many laughs at the house as well as on the job site. She also contributed greatly to the spiritual aspect of our community as well as some good practical jokes.

As for this week we are getting ready to head to disaster relief in Pike County, Kentucky. There was a flood recently and a lot of damage to one particular area in Pike County. So this week the whole Housing Program from the Sandy Valley Region is going to help out with cleaning up houses. There are also many other volunteers from this region and the Cumberland Valley who will be helping with the clean up. So look for updates in next week’s blog on the progress of the clean up. And also keep the families of Pike County in your prayers, as many of them have lost their homes or have had severe damage to them.

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you. 11 Thessalonians 3:16

Kate Stefanowicz is a long-term volunteer in CAP’s Housing Program.