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In the words of Pastor Herbert Lowry of Chestnut Street UMC in Lumberton, “Hurricane Matthew left a vast array of destruction, displacement and depression in Robeson County, especially in our community in Lumberton, N.C.” To several of us residents of the Village of Aversboro, a 55+ retirement community in Garner, that message came in loud… Continue Reading→
As news reports circulated about the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Kenneth Lankford, lead mechanic for Richard Petty Motorsports, wanted to help. When he approached the others on the Richard Petty team, they responded with an enthusiastic “Yes!” Watch the video to see God at work — in casual conversations between coworkers and friends and… Continue Reading→
Last Monday, about 28 staff members and spouses of the NC Conference in Garner traveled to Lumberton to join other volunteers helping those affected by Hurricane Matthew. Those 28 included staff from conference offices, UM Foundation, ZOE, Gateway District, and Disaster Recovery. Staff worked at three sites: two locations of Robeson County Church & Community… Continue Reading→
Thanks to your willingness to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, we are getting more volunteers, but we still need more. Churches throughout the conference are hosting training sessions for Early Response Teams (ERTs). Dates are currently set through 2016. According to FEMA statistics released November 14th, 70,550 homeowners in 44 counties of… Continue Reading→
“Some places are just bereft of volunteers.” So speaks Ann Huffman, Disaster Response Volunteer Coordinator for the NCCUMC, in an article published November 6th in The News & Observer. Though the NC Conference is currently working on homes in eight counties, the number of volunteers is not equal to the task – or commensurate to the… Continue Reading→
More work sites are now open and ready for volunteers. Help is needed from those trained in early response and those who are not. If you would like Early Response Training, current dates are available. Listed by county, active work sites include: Bertie (no additional teams needed until houses dry out) Columbus (day teams) Cumberland (day… Continue Reading→
Early Response Teams (ERTs) are needed! Mold is quickly growing in these water-drenched dwellings. To volunteer at any of the sites listed below (ERT or non-ERT opportunities), please call the NC Conference Disaster Call Center (888.440.9167) to sign up, make plans for accommodations if needed, and to access the latest contact information. Work Sites Needing ERT… Continue Reading→
There is a dire need for one-day work teams to tear out and clean up one house at a time in the Pembroke/Lumberton area. Many houses are literally rotting from continued moisture and heat. Mold and mildew is growing on the walls throughout the houses. Teams must have at least one Early Response Team (ERT)… Continue Reading→
Supplies Needed For Distribution The items listed below will be collected in a warehouse at 1200 South Main Street in Fairmont (Robeson County). Kelly Barr is coordinating: 910.610.3690 or kbarr@nccumc.org. Please contact Kelly before you bring a load. Hours of operation are 8:00 am until. Water Non-perishable food (open and eat) Baby items: diapers, food,… Continue Reading→
A message from Steve Taylor, Director of Connectional Ministries, from his hometown of Lumberton. Please visit http://nccumc.org/hurricane-matthew to find out how you can help.