Saint James UMC (Newport) has now opened up to house Hurricane Florence recovery workteams. A youth workteam from Michigan gives us a look at the facilities.
In the News
Woman and Her House Both on the Mend
Nicole McGuinness of Morehead City tells her story of having a serious medical issue at the same time Hurricane Florence damages her home.
College Students from Kentucky Help with Relief Efforts
About 30 volunteers from from Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University came to Swansboro during their Spring Break to assist North Carolinians with recovery from Hurricane Florence. https://www.jdnews.com/news/20190313/college-students-from-kentucky-aid-in-florence-repairs https://www.witn.com/content/news/–Volunteers-continue-to-help-military-community-recover-from-Hurricane-Florence-507172871.html
Work Is Continuing in Carteret and Craven Counties
North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries teams are moving into the rebuilding stage for Carteret and Craven County residents, including Ruthie May Pinckney. Thanks to WCTI 12 for this story.
Harbor UMC Serving as a Shelter
Almost three weeks after Hurricane Florence came into North Carolina, persons still displaced has being sheltered at Harbor UMC in Wilmington.
Giving Thanks in New Bern
Sam Hodges of United Methodist News traveled to New Bern to speak with Bishop Ward and attended the worship at Clarks UMC in New Bern. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/giving-thanks-in-new-bern