Dickinson Church Steps Up to Help Flooded Community
“We lost the majority of our files, our computers, our phones. We had a new van and water went up all the way to the dashboard,” said Betty Lessert, executive director of the M.I. Lewis Social Service Center and a member of Holy Trinity, Dickenson. The first floor of Lessert’s home was also flooded and a total loss.
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Beaumont Churches Provide Aid in Absence of Power, Water
As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey continue to move eastward, the greater Beaumont area (dubbed the Golden Triangle comprised of the area between Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, Texas) is left reeling with high floodwaters, little electrical power and virtually no clean water supply.
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Episcopalians Minister to Neighbors During and After Harvey
Robert Jordan, senior warden of Trinity Episcopal Church in Baytown, Texas, says it was just something that had to be done: going out onto the Houston floodwaters in his 18-foot aluminum boat to discover people who needed rescuing. So far, he has found about 30 folks.
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September 5, 2017 Harvey Response Update
Looking for Hurricane Relief Coordinators
Has your church appointed a Harvey relief coordinator? Please let us know by emailing their information to Kevin Thompson so we can send them the latest news and opportunities for relief efforts around the affected areas.
Visit our hub for Hurricane Harvey relief and response efforts by clicking here.
Christy Orman, hurricane relief coordinator, will chart assets for hurricane relief. Orman is logging offers of aid, assistance and need. She will connect offers of help in the most efficient manner.
EDOT churches in need of help should contact the Rev. Canon Joann Saylors with specific needs so that we can put the appropriate team of diocesan staff together for you. She will coordinate with Orman and our disaster relief coordinator, the Ven. Russ Oechsel. The Rev. Lacy Largent has been named coordinator for Spiritual Care Teams. Contact Largent to sign up to help. For church insurance issues, contact Jonathan Blaker.
Formation, Liturgical Resources and Bulletin Inserts Available at epicenter.org/harvey
The Great Storm and Flood Recovery: Children's Story and Activity Bookencourages children to explore their own experiences. It addresses the storm that caused the flooding, having to evacuate, cleaning up, rebuilding, as well as the emotional impacts of the flooding. A parent guide is included. A Spanish Version of the workbook is also available.
