Retired Saints TE Benjamin Watson Helping Rebuild 3 Burned Louisiana Churches

April 14, 2019, 12:08pm EST (Updated: October 24, 2022, 10:22am)By Darrelle Lincoln

Even though his time as being a Saint on the field has ended, that doesn’t mean Benjamin Watson couldn’t be one off the field.

The former New Orleans Saints tight end is trying to help rebuild three Mississippi churches that were burned down in St. Landry Parish.

During a 10-day span, St. Mary Baptist Church, the Greater Union Baptist Church and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church were set on fire, with each one them being over 100 years old and having mostly African American congregations.

As the 3 church congregations in Louisiana begin to recover join me in supporting their rebuilding efforts.

Donations can be mailed to:
Seventh District Baptist Association
Seventh District
PO Box 281
Ville Platte, La 70586

Or: https://t.co/EtDCh0KEwU
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 13, 2019

It is imperative that we show this community and the entire country that these types of acts do not represent who we are. And most importantly as the body of Christ, we suffer along side our brothers and sisters whenever tragedy, persecution or loss happens. https://t.co/LQKDTeTQzT
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 13, 2019

“In speaking with these pastors I am in awe and inspired by their faith and courage, comforting their congregations and family members,” Watson said in a text message to The Advocate. “Through sadness and shock they spoke of forgiveness for the arsonist and grace for tomorrow. Most importantly they spoke of being overwhelmed by support from people of goodwill and all religions from around the country. And they were humbled by what God has already done through this series of events.”