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Ways to PRAY

• Commit to praying daily for the Mountains and the area affected by the hurricane. 
  
• Join with Bishop Carter and others in our conference by praying this prayer: 

A Prayer for the People of Western North Carolina

O God, we place our trust in you.

As the wind and rain has passed through the mountains
of Western North Carolina, we name before you
those whose lives have been devastated.
We especially remember those who have lost so much,
those with the fewest options, the most vulnerable. 

Draw near to those who are the most exposed, 
the most frightened, the most overwhelmed.
Hold space for a stillness and a peace even in the midst of the storm. 

O God, we place our trust in you.  

In the aftermath of ravaging wind and surging flood, 
inspire those who give themselves for others.
Let that work be done justly, wisely, safely, generously.
Help us to turn toward one another in our need.
Strengthen our bonds of connection and love for each other. 

O God, we place our trust in you, 
and we say these words in the strong name of Jesus. 
Amen.

In Christ, 

+Ken Carter
Resident Bishop, Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church

• Sunday, October 6th - During Holy Communion you are invited to receive a prayer card with the name of a United Methodist Church and address affected by the Hurricane and pray for the church and their community for the next month.

Give to the Hurricane Helene Relief Special Offering

• Give financially to the Hurricane Helene Relief Special Offering by clicking here. (Note this offering is going to the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church Disaster Relief efforts.)

Flood Bucket Cleaning Kit Item Donations

Pastors Melissa and Justin have received word from several pastors and district superintendents

from the mountains that flood bucket cleaning kits are needed. 

Purchase any of the following items to assist with the creation of flood bucket cleaning kits..  Each Flood Bucket Cleaning Kit contains the following times and costs approximately $75.00 per kit.

This list was last updated September 2024

• One - 5 Gallon Round Bucket with Lid (14.35" high x 12.19" wide x 12.19" diameter - These need to have no screw lids. They may be used but must be free from all residual product.  Advertisements on the outside are acceptable. 
  
• One - 32-64 ounce bottle of liquid laundry detergent
• One - 16-40 ounce bottle liquid concentrate household cleaners (no spray cleaners)
• One - 16-34 ounce bottle liquid dish soap
• One - 4-8 ounce pump spray of air freshener
• One - 6-14 ounce pump spray insect repellant (A pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable.  Any pump spray bottles must have protective covers.)
• One - Scrub Brush (with or without handle)
• 18 - Re-usable cleaning wipes (No terrycloth, microfiber, or paper towels.  Remove these from packaging)
• 5 - Scouring Pads (No stainless Steel or pads with soap in them. Remove from packaging)
• 36-50 - Clothespins
• One - 50-100 foot Clothesline (cotton or plastic line) 
• 24 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallon sizes) 
• Five - N-95 Particulate Respirator Dusk Masks (1-3 mm thickness - no surgical masks)
• Two - Pairs of kitchen gloves (Durable for multiple uses and packaging removed)
• One - Pair of work gloves (Cotton with leather palm or all leather) 

Drop off items in the Gathering Place of First UMC.

For more details about Flood Bucket Cleaning Kits, please see UMCOR's resources by clicking here.

Help Assemble Flood Buckets

Packing Flood Bucket Cleaning Kits - Kids and Youth

Wednesday, October 9th - 6:30 pm | Greene House

Join our Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry to start the flood bucket packing. 

Packing Flood Bucket Cleaning Kits - Adults

Thursday, October 10th - 9:30 am | Greene House

Join with the Friends on the Go and other adults to help finish packing flood bucket cleaning kits.  

These will leave on (10/10 or 10/11) for delivery to our designated drop site. 

Other Donation Items Needed

We are collecting other items as follows to be taken up to our designated drop sites in Western NC Mountains.

• Bottle Water (Bottles and Gallons)
• Diapers
• Baby Wipes
• Formula
• Pull-Ups
• Trash Bags
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Cleaning Supplies

Drop off items in the Gathering Place of First UMC.

Emergency Response Team Training

More Information Coming Soon - This was scheduled to be held in the mountains before Helene hit and our conference is in the process of rescheduling.

Willing to be part of a Drive Team

Please call our church office if you are willing to help deliver items to our drop sites.  We anticipate at least weekly deliveries for the next month.  Our first delivery will be Friday, October 4th.