What is digitization? The conversion of traditional records into digital or electronic form. When referring to digitization of church records, the main group of documents are the historic records of the church. This covers paper records such as correspondence, committee reports, and photographs. Another important group are new ones being received at the current time.… Continue Reading→

NC Conference Disaster Ministries has received clearance to send Early Response Teams to Ocracoke. The first team arrives this evening and will begin working tomorrow morning. Our staff on Ocracoke has identified 290 homes damaged due to flooding and will continue assessments along the east coast.  Due to the limited access on the island, partnerships… Continue Reading→

Disaster Ministries recently received a donation from our partner, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. The Pro Sales Manager for Eastern North Carolina, Allen Smith, donated $10,000 worth of supplies and equipment for Disaster Ministries’ operational needs. The materials donated range from tarps, box fans, mold spray, batteries, extension cords, and heavy duty bins. Allen joined the Disaster… Continue Reading→

The Disaster Ministries staff and Early Response Teams are ready to begin assessments and recovery efforts in the affected areas. Disaster Ministries staff have established a center in Ocracoke to house ERTs working to tarp roofs, remove debris, and muck out homes. ERTs will be directed by District Disaster Response Coordinators, once we are cleared… Continue Reading→