The Missions Committee is coordinating our church’s response to the many natural disasters that have occurred recently. Please visit the links below to give generously!
Lake Charles, LA Hurricane Laura
Worst storm in 150 years; Population 71,000; City is decimated.
Schools alone suffered $300 million in damages, this is 10x greater than Hurricane Rita.
Of the students, 40% are in their own homes; 48% are living outside the Parrish/county; and 12% are in alternate living.
Community
Disaster Response Warehouse Accepting Volunteers The Conference Disaster Response Warehouse is in need of volunteer teams of 8 or fewer to assemble and verify UMCOR Disaster Relief Kits so that they can be deployed to areas of need. To schedule a time to serve, email Dr. Stephen Redmond at warehouse@ngumc.org. Please note that masks are mandatory and must be worn throughout the time volunteering at the warehouse, all volunteers must practice social distancing, and teams cannot exceed 8 members. ABOUT THE WAREHOUSE |