Last weekend we were all shocked by the scenes of devastation being reported from communities affected by Hurricane Helene. In the week since then, that shock has remained, maybe even increased, as the full extent of Helene’s impact unfolds before our eyes. None of us could have imagined just how destructive and widespread this hurricane’s force would end up being. It will take years to recover from.
Also, last weekend, I preached the final sermon in our Wesleyan Rooted series, reminding us all that followers of Jesus Christ in the Wesleyan tradition serve impactfully in the world. It’s what we do, especially in times of great need like what is being experienced by our friends and neighbors in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina right now.
Already, the Florida Conference’s Disaster Response Team has kicked into action and is seeking to draw on all available resources throughout our Conference so that we, the people called United Methodist in Florida, can play our part in recovery efforts. At Memorial, we will be joining in with this work in all the ways we can.
The first way we are helping is by creating 100 “Flood Buckets” and getting them to the areas they are needed. Our Mission Team has already allocated monies from the General Missions Fund to be used to purchase the necessary supplies. There are three ways you can be part of this effort:
Pray for the individuals and communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene – your prayers matter and make a difference.
Make a financial gift to the General Missions Fund.
Plan to be at church on Sunday, October 13th, when we will pack our flood buckets after the 9:30AM service.
These are simple, but effective ways to help right now. There will be more ways to help in the days ahead, including possible volunteer team opportunities to embody how #loveshowsup in storm affected areas.
More information on ways we can help will be included in Just 3 Things in all services this coming Sunday – I hope to see you there.
Blessings,
Pastor Charlie
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