Latest Updates
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An Encouragement for November
I drove down I-40 cussing and crying. Our oldest child was a baby at the time and had contracted some variety of the latest daycare funk. He was headed to after-hours at the pediatrician and I was headed to a church meeting. I cannot tell you now what kind of meeting or why I felt… Continue Reading→
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The Stormcast – Episode 6: Bryant Dodson
Bryant Dodson, the Corridor District Response Coordinator for the North Carolina Conference, explains how churches can prepare for a natural disaster through the Connecting Neighbors program. Continue Reading→
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Students from Elon University Help Repair Homes in Wilmington
During Elon University’s fall break, students and faculty volunteered with the Wilmington Disaster Ministries Center to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Florence. https://myfox8.com/2019/10/24/elon-university-students-help-restore-coastal-homes-damaged-by-hurricane-florence/ Continue Reading→
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Columbus County House Build
Hurricane Florence’s impact was felt well inland of its Wilmington landfall. The Waccamaw River, 70 miles from the coast, overran its banks and crested at well over 20 feet. Miss Ada’s home was one of the many homes damaged in Columbus County near the river. As the waters receded and recovery efforts began, the decision… Continue Reading→
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Disaster Ministries October 2019 Update
Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here I am. Send me!” The last three years have delivered a tremendous blow to our state, our counties, our churches, and our neighbors. With the onset of Hurricanes Matthew in… Continue Reading→
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Meet Our Partners
Disaster Ministries serves as a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, fostering partnerships between United Methodists and others to help rebuild homes, communities, and lives. We are so thankful for the partnerships we have developed with state organizations and other relief groups. United Methodist Committee on Relief We are grateful for our partnership… Continue Reading→