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→
House Blessing in Tarboro
Hurricane Matthew caused severe flooding across eastern North Carolina, as far inland as Edgecombe County. Ms. Maggie was one of the many homeowners whose home was damaged by the hurricane. The damage from Hurricane Matthew caused the home to be unsafe to live in. Ms. Maggie had to leave her home and belongings behind. Three… Continue Reading→
House Blessing in Newport
Hurricane Florence caused severe flooding and wind damage across North Carolina. The Wallace family was one of many whose home was flooded due to Hurricane Florence. A family member found the home under 2 feet of water. The roof and ceiling were also damaged due to high winds. Once the flooding subsided, the damaged materials… Continue Reading→
Swansboro House Blessing (October 11, 2019)
October 11th was a day of celebration for the Swansboro Disaster Response Center. Friends, family, and volunteers gathered to celebrate Joan’s return home after a year of reconstruction due to Hurricane Florence. Joan was grateful to all who helped her family regain a sense of normalcy after their lives were uprooted. Joan’s return home was… Continue Reading→
Rosa Dickerson’s House Blessing
The severity of Hurricane Matthew’s destruction was unexpected for North Carolinians. Severe flooding impacted areas that had previously not been affected. Rosa Dickerson was one of the many homeowners whose home in Lumberton was flooded by Matthew. Jeff Wade, Lumberton Disaster Response Construction Manager, came across Rosa’s home while assessing damage in the area. Jeff… Continue Reading→
Priscilla Smith’s House Blessing
After Priscilla Smith’s home was damaged in not one, but two storms, it took hundreds of hands to give her a safe new dwelling. Volunteers will be needed for the next year and a half to help put others back into their homes. Call the Disaster Call Center — 888-440-9167 — to volunteer your time…. Continue Reading→