CAR in Baton Rouge, La.

In August 2016, Baton Rouge, La., received torrential downpours that resulted in flooding that left almost 150,000 homes damaged and thousands of families displaced. After initial assessments and meetings with pastors and members at Crown of Life, New Orleans, and Cross of Glory, Baton Rouge, WELS Christian Aid and Relief put together a plan to rebuild eight homes, only one of which was a home of a WELS member. The other homes are owned by friends of members, like Gloria Ray (pictured here with volunteer Dennis Tennier). In October and November, 26 volunteers helped by hanging drywall, taping, and finishing the spaces. To learn more, visit wels.net/relief.