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So Young said the most profoundly Christian thing he could say: "We're in this thing for the long haul."

And many marveled in wonder at these words, and some ran from that place in fear and trembling. Some just continued to mutter under their breath about who was to blame, not perceiving in their hearts that the time to call authorities to account was not at hand.

But others, when they heard these strange words, were moved with pity and started bandaging wounds, knowing that neither the gates of hell nor the fury of Katrina, nor the inefficiencies of government can stop the church from doing what it is called to do, now and for the long haul.

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Churches Try to Find Scattered Flocks, Assess Damage From Afar | With churches damaged and congregations dispersed, measuring Katrina's impact has been nearly impossible.

A Church in Diaspora | A New Orleans pastor takes care of his scattered flock from Houston.

Earlier coverage of Katrina includes:

Amid the Evacuees | How churches in Houston, among other cities, began picking up the pieces. (Sept. 8, 2005)

I Was a Stranger | Ministry in the Astrodome and beyond. (Sept. 8, 2005)

The Sunday After | What Gulf churches were doing on the first Lord's Day after Katrina. (Sept. 8, 2005)

Hurricane Weblog: In Every Thing Give Thanks | Even in tragedy, there is hope in Jesus. (Sept. 06, 2005)

Hurricane Weblog: Where Is God in the Chaos? | The theodicy questions change as human depravity rears its ugly head in New Orleans. (Sept 02, 2005)

Houston's Religious Communities Scramble to Help Evacuees | "We're in this thing for the long haul" without government money, church leaders warn. (Sept 02, 2005)

Hurricane Weblog: Little Relief in Sight | Food, water, supplies still making its way to hurricane victims. (Sept 01, 2005)

Hurricane Weblog: Katrina Relief Under Way | Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco declares

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