Latest Updates
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Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men Volunteer in Ocracoke
The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) worked with Disaster Ministries at our Ocracoke Disaster Recovery Center in February. Over three weeks, more than 60 volunteers came from Cape Hatteras, Rodanthe, Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Elizabeth City Methodist Men teams. CHUMM was “joined by other volunteers from North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Tennessee.” Their… Continue Reading→
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World Renew Disaster Response Services in Tarboro
North Carolina has experienced three devastating natural disasters within the past four years. Just as recovery began for one hurricane, another hurricane made landfall along the coast. Thousands of homes and lives were uprooted, leaving many people in need of assistance. Local communities began to unite in response, along with organizations from across the nation.… Continue Reading→
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Volunteer Service Day in Onslow County
A volunteer service day was held in Onslow County in February. Volunteers worked on three different homes in Jacksonville, Swansboro, and Richlands. Disaster Ministries staff from Swansboro and Newport supervised the volunteers. The Daily News in Jacksonville, NC wrote about the volunteer event. https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200215/volunteers-gather-to-repair-homes-as-hurricane-florence-recovery-continues Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 13: Everything is Fine. w/ Kristen Hanna
Kristen Hanna, Pastor of Worship & Mission at Christ UMC, joins the show to discuss the series finale of the afterlife sitcom The Good Place. Together they discuss the secular vision of heaven, the idea of soulmates, and how the Christian vision of life with God differs from that of the world. Continue Reading→
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Berdena Lewis House Blessing
Welcome home! It is always a blessing when Disaster Ministries has the opportunity to get someone back home. Our team in Jones County was able to hold their first house blessing after getting Ms. Lewis’ home restored. Homeowner Berdena Lews receives gifts from members of the Mennonite team We were thrilled to welcome Ms. Lewis… Continue Reading→
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Disaster Ministries Update – Al Miller
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! With 15 centers now operational, stretching across eastern North Carolina from Ocracoke to Lumberton, the need is greater than ever. Disaster Ministries is continuing to fulfill its mission to rebuild homes, lives, and communities. We need your help to make it possible to get more people back home. Call the Disaster Ministries call… Continue Reading→