An Update from Pastor Melissa
About our Response Efforts
An Update from Pastor Melissa
About our Response Efforts
Hurricane Helene - Ways to Make A Difference
This web page was last updated October 1, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.
Ways to PRAY
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
Give to the Hurricane Helene Relief Special Offering
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
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.
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.