“Lagniappe means ‘that little something extra,’” said Warner. “And that’s what we’re hoping to do by installing this landscaping—add that ‘little something extra’ for people who have lost everything in Katrina.”

Lagniappe Presbyterian Church’s vision is to see all things restored for the kingdom of Christ, says Warner. “Our vision as Christian women is to reach those in need with the healing power of the gospel. A lot of women can’t do construction, but we can plant flowers and shrubs and bring beauty and color to a home. It’s the last bit of icing on the cake, the last bit of restoration, to say ‘this is the way things were before the storm.’”

Some 100 women will attend Lagniappe’s work project/women’s conference, “Holding on to Hope,” led by author Nancy Guthrie and worship leader Teresa Sugar, February 22-24.