Spelunking for Jesus

At various times Saturday and Tuesday, members of Pomona UMC, Monterey First Baptist, and I were "spelunking for Jesus."  Of course, we were under flooded homes, rather than flooding caverns.  Homes that have been flooded often need wet floor insulation and ductwork/ductwork insulation removed.  Afterword, spraying to kill/prevent mold must be done. Space is often cramped, even low enough you can't even get on your hands and knees.  Tough, but rewarding work as we Serve Christ and Neighbor.

TN Tech Wesley Foundation Volunteers

Thanks to the TN Tech Wesley Foundation Volunteers who helped out this past week with tearing out flood ruined walls, flooring, and cabinets this past week.  Below is the Saturday crew, one other helped on Friday.

Cleanup in Cookeville

Following August flooding, Friendship UMC, Cookeville FUMC, Oak Hill UMC, and others have responded to the needs of hundreds of persons in Putnam, Overton, and Jackson Co. that had some flooding.  Russ Cain is taking a major role in working with EMA offices to do call backs to affected persons asking if they need assistance.  Conference Disaster Relief Coordinator, Jason Brock, is working to coordinate outside teams and local volunteers doing cleanup.  Below are pictures from cleanup on a home in Cookeville, the first of 11 we've assessed and are seeking workers to help. Nita Heilman is pictured, from St. Bethlehem UMC in the Clarksville District.

North Alabama Serves Wayne Co.

A work team and chuckwagon team from the North Alabama Conference came to serve the people of Houston and Flat Gap Creek in Wayne Co. after August flooding.  Pictured below is the chuckwagon who feed residents and volunteers over several days.