Disaster Update from David Cumbest - Conference Disaster Relief Coordinator Disasters happen. When they do God’s people respond in love and compassion to offer hope and help to their neighbors. United Methodist churches in the communities recently damaged by tornadoes are living out this statement right now. Tupelo: St. Luke’s UMC whose building was severely damaged: · Fed 100 people lunch and 140 dinner following the storm. · Tarped 2 roofs. · Sent teams into the neighborhood to assess damages and offer assistance. · Are organizing for the reception of outside teams. · Note: The residential neighborhoods in Tupelo are not ready to accept work teams at this time because teams would interfere with utility and infrastructure repair. The Tupelo District Disaster Response team is: · Offering training and assistance to St. Luke’s and organizing other churches in the area. · Assessing damages in the Centerville Community of Itawamba County. Louisville: First Church Louisville · Used church and school buses to transport nursing home 120 residents to their church for shelter. Some of the bus drivers had just lost their own homes. · Provided shelter for 50 community residents. · Fed 200 – 300 people four meals. · Distributed supplies to the community. · Arranged housing for two families. · Helped several survivors pack belongings for storage. Winston County United Methodist Ministry is · Working with other ministries to distribute supplies · Preparing to receive and house volunteers. · If you have a team that is prepared and has trained or experienced leaders you may contact Rev. Mike Dowd for further information. Louisville First has an immediate need for plastic storages boxes, and canned foods. Contact Rev. Mike Dowd for logistics of collection. · Rev. Mike Dowd 662-803-7952 / pastormikeandcharlotte@yahoo Your sister in Christ, Cat Foster Communications/Connection Office Coordinator Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 17:11:36 +0000
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