Important Announcement: This Family is Growing

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Important Announcement: This Family is Growing

We are incredibly excited to share that Harbor Community Church from Lakeview is becoming a part of the Vintage Church Family. Pastor James Welch will be accepting a call to become the next Lead Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. As he transitions to this great opportunity and new ministry the Harbor Church family is going to become Vintage Church family. 

Pastor James and his family have faithfully served in New Orleans for over 13 years. In fact, James was actually our sending pastor and church when Pastor Rob Wilton and Annabeth were sent out to plant Vintage Church in Uptown. His church and ministry have impacted many lives in our region over the years. Through the years Pastor James has been an incredible friend, partner, and encourager for our church family, Pastor Rob, and our leadership team. We as a leadership team and church family are truly grateful for his faithfulness and friendship.

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My Katrina Reflection

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My Katrina Reflection

Disaster.
A storm in the gulf.
Don't sweat it, we've been here before.
If he goes, I'll go. He's gone, let's go.
We'll be back. 3-4 days max.
Can't believe we're not passed the east.
Leave the car in AL, we'll get it next week.
Sitting, waiting, watching, weeping.
What is going on? How can this happen?
You got text? Where ya at?
Days, weeks, months.
I gotta get back. MS? I'm in.
Devastion. Thousands in need. Church on the rise.
I'm listening Jesus. I'll go.
NOLA is open.
Causeway. Skyline. Home...I think.
No Words. Not much left.
Disaster.

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Radical Resilience - Katrina Recovery Reflection

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Radical Resilience - Katrina Recovery Reflection

After decades of decline and decay, Hurricane Katrina seemed to be the inevitable end to a once great American city. What has transpired over the past decade—not just in a few New Orleans neighborhoods, but across the whole greater New Orleans region—is an amazing story. At this important milestone, as the nation remembers how far we’ve come since 2005, it is also important to note that in some ways the real work is still ahead in this region's journey towards the next 2 decades. Over the past 7+ years, my family and I have been involved in the recovery in several avenues throughout our city. Most recently, the last few months, Pastor Rob Wilton and I have had the opportunity to serve alongside an organization that is leading the leaders of this region. Michael Hecht and GNO Inc. are a constant motivational voice inspiring our region as we together not only rebuild but reach new heights.

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