Over the past few weeks we have seen pictures and videos of the heartbreak and loss that so many in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee have experienced from the catastrophic damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
How Can We Help?
It is our heart as a church family to care for and pray for those who are in need. Below you can find specific ways that we can pray for those who have been affected and ways to help in the recovery process in the short and long term. If you have additional questions about this information, please reach out to the church office
Prayer Focus
Search & Rescue
Pray for those who are missing and those searching for them.
Grieving Families
Pray for those who have lost loved ones.
Ministry Efforts
Pray for disaster relief ministries and organizations caring for those in need.
Communitty Services
Pray for the safety of utility workers as they work hard to restore electric, water, and phone service.
First Responders
Pray for the safety of the search and rescue workers.
The Local Church
Pray for local churches in the area to minister to the needs in their communities and that the hope of Jesus will be evident even amid hardship and loss.
Suggested Ministries for Disaster Relief
International Disaster Emergency Service
Christian organization IDES is currently engaging with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Volunteers are needed to help those who are hurting and to help with a variety of emergency needs. Register here to volunteer or send an email to volunteer@ides.org. To contribute to the IDES response efforts, donate here. 100% of the donations received will go directly to hurricane relief on the ground.
Samaritans Purse
Samaritan’s Purse is responding in five locations across four states. They are actively partnering with local churches to field teams who are helping hurting homeowners in Jesus’ Name. Volunteers are assisting to mud out homes, cut downed trees, tarp roofs, and remove debris to help families get through this historic crisis. Register here to volunteer with Samaritans Purse, or to contribute to their relief efforts, donate here.