What a thrill it was to assist in rebuilding peoples lives along the gulf coast of Mississippi.  Our work is finished but theirs continues even today.  As of this writing, Spring of 08 Jay West and his church family continue to deal with the emotional and physical destruction all around them.  To us it's 'over' but not if you live there!  We still make trips to help in anyway we can.  You can find out how to help by visiting www.yourfamilyplace.homestead.com

     

(Pic 1) A woman who lost everything. We tried to help her find even the smallest item, but almost nothing was found. We tried to counsel her saying, "at least you have your life." she responded, "No, this home was my life". How sad it is to lose perspective as to what is important. (Pic 2, 3) Looting is a big problem. As you walk the streets and talk to people you wonder why someone would steal all that is left of someone's  elses hopes and dreams? (Pic 4) is a hotel, the force of the water blew the van 35 feet into the lobby.

     

(Pic 1) First Baptist Church in Bilox,i MS. - a historical church destroyed. (Pic 2) First Assembly of God in Waveland Ms, - over 5 feet of water in it's entire facility. (Pic 3) Jim doing stand up comedy (while seated - a difficult task for even intelligent people) at Knollwood Church in Mobile, AL. One woman commented "I haven't laughed this hard since the hurricane, I loved it" . Audio clips of Jim's comedy is available on our media page. (Pic 4) Gulf Coast Worship Ctr. Longbeach, MS - their parking lot - over 56,000 cars have passed through for food and supplies.

     

(Pic 1) The medical center at Gulf Coast Worship Ctr, this state of the art portable center was donated by a west German Company. (Pic 2) Several of our doctors: Dorothy (on left) is the organizer and works with www.imaonline.org She brought over 70 doctors to this location. Now that we have plugged her web site, she can be happy! They  treated over 5000 people since the hurricane. (Pic 3) The pharmacy—formerly a Sunday school room, now has over 3 million dollars in prescription drugs medical supplies. (Pic 4) The operating room of our facility. 

Sometimes it's the smallest victims that steal your heart. Here is one of our medical team holding a young child who needed our medical care. The mother was so thrilled to have our team ready and able to give the care so desperatly needed.

GTM  TEAM schedule of events in the gulf - Showing what we did and who we helped.

Along with our other mission trips and US concerts the following is a schedule of trips we will make into the gulf region. If you can free your schedule we would love to have you join us, or go yourself . We can help you get there!

September 15 - 19

GTM commits to raising funds and supplying pastors in the Mississippi region devastated by Hurtrican Katrina. Bring cash and supplies to sustain pastors as they help restore order and meet impending needs of Katrina victims.

September 12 - November 25

Jimmie Masters - GTM intern goes to Gulf Coast Christian Center to organizes volunteer teams and be liason for GTM in securing help for the area. Coordinating efforts with FEMA and Red Cross.

October 28 - 31

Jim Peters on site with Gulf Coast Worship Ctr (GCWC) along with 2:8 (GTM's college band) performing concerts and volunteer work.

November 7-10

Jim Peters and Dale Englehart (GTM Intern) along with John Robert Powers, Inc. of Atlanta, on site in Long Beach for cleaning and repair of school teacher's homes. Compiling family gift boxes.

November 11–17

Dr. Ken Hansen and Living Water Church, Bolingbrook Illinois on site doing construction and clean up of various homes in the Long Beach, Waveland MS area. Ken hates flying so this should be interesting.

November 16–20

Jim and Debbie Peters at Gulf Coast Worship Ctr for volunteer work and searching out other churches to send volunteers in future trips.

November 18–24

Roe Baren, Bread of Life Church and The Tabernacle (all from Buffalo NY) on site with a team doing clean up, volunteer work, and a HUGE Thanksgiving outreach at GCWC, MS.

November 21–25

Just Joy Ministries and Linda Klippenstein from Buffalo, NY on site with a rockin team of 'ladies' doing volunteer work and preparing a HUGE Thanksgiving feast and Outreach on the property of GCWC.

Throughout November

Tabernacle Builders from Buffalo, NY in the Gulf Coast rebuilding homes. These 'old men' have varied contstruction abilities and donate their time to missions projects around the world. 

NOTE: If you have some 'skills' in construction,, e-mail GTM or call our offices, and we will link you with these great guys, however be aware, you better like coffee! 317.842.9100 or gtmjim@aol.com

December 17 - 21

GTM's 2:8 music team do concerts in area and rebuild a daycare center.

February 23 - 27, 2006

GTM on site to assess success and make plans with local pastors as to what is still needed.

We thank you for your interest in our mission, check back often we are putting new videos and pictures up each week.

 

This is a historical web page of GTM Inc active involvement in hurricane relief in and around the gulf coast of Mississippi.  We will never forget, this event.  If you think we were a huge part of the rebuilding process ..well your wrong.  We just did what was in front of us to do, raising funds helping pastors, supplying church with volunteers and ......quite frankly getting out of the way!  We firmly believe.. "The Vision Doesn't Have To Be Big, It Just Has To Be Yours!"  Hooah!

If you haven't watched "I had to do something" you NEED TO!  It's awesome on site video of volunteers and how their lives have been impacted by this overwhelming need.

Diamond Head Dave - is one of the FUNNIEST things to ever be video'd.  It's a hilarious encounter with a stranger on the gulf.  It will give you the best laugh.

"I had to do somthing" Video
"Diamond Head Dave" Video