When word went out that McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church was taking donations for disaster relief they never dreamed that in one day they would collect more than $100,000 without even a chance to pass the offering plate on Sunday.
May 23
Georgia conference raising funds for Oklahoma tornado relief
Local charities are collecting donations from Marietta residents to aid in relief efforts after a tornado ripped a 17-mile path through the suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday. Deb Ingham, from West United Methodist Church in west Cobb, said as soon as UMCOR gives the word, her church already has enough funds raised to begin filling a truck with supplies.
“As soon as they know what they want, this will be a huge hub,” Ingham said.
May 23
Alabama reaching out to Oklahoma tornado survivors
First United Methodist Church is joining with the United Methodist Committee on Relief to reach out to the people of Moore, Okla. Alabama knows what it feels like to be hit by tornadoes and also what it means to have UMCOR come to their aid.
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: UM Conferences respond
United Methodist Annual (regional) Conference disaster relief coordinators are meeting and planning to send money and deploy mission teams as soon as they get the word from the United Methodist Committee on Relief that the time is right for teams to go into areas affected by tornadoes.
May 22
Bishop sends message: Pray, give, hope
Messages of encouragement and promises of prayers are coming to Moore, Okla., from around the world and the Rev. Tish Malloy, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Moore, said “it means so much to us.”
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: Native American conference gears up to help
In the wake of disaster, the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference often can help native families in ways that other agencies might overlook.
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: Seeing God’s presence in tragedy
The May 20 tornado that struck Oklahoma comes only a month after a week full of tragedy: The Boston bombings, the explosion in West, Texas, a church fire in Athens, Ga.
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: Cleaning buckets always appreciated
“Our material resource ministry is extremely important for two reasons,” said the Rev. Tom Hazelwood, who heads UMCOR’s disaster response in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: British Methodist composes hymn
British Methodist pastor and hymn writer Andrew Pratt composed a poignant, yet hopeful text in the aftermath of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013. The hymn, “A Twisting Wind that Wreaks Such Devastation,” is available for download from the United Methodist Board of Discipleship.
May 22
Oklahoma Tornado: Moore FUMC checking on its members
The Rev. Tish Malloy, pastor of First United Methodist Church, said the last two days have been “pretty painful” as residents of a town blown apart by a tornado on May 20 start to pick up the pieces.
May 21
Oklahoma Tornado: Responding to Children’s Fears
Consoling children following a traumatic event can be overwhelming to the adults caring for them. If you are looking for resources to support children following a crisis or disaster, or even during a crisis, this article has links to several helpful sites.
May 21
Oklahoma Tornado: OKC University reaches out to those affected
About 20 students and faculty at United Methodist-related Oklahoma City University were affected by the May 20 tornado, including the death of a daughter of one of the university’s “house moms,” said Sandy Pantlik, director of communications.
May 21
Oklahoma Tornado: Church protects people and pets
United Methodist Church of the Servant in Oklahoma City shelters people and their four-legged friends whenever dangerous storms draw near.
May 21
Oklahoma Tornado: Bishop Hayes urges strength after storm
Oklahoma Area Bishop Robert E. Hayes Jr. said bishops and other concerned United Methodists have called him to say they are keeping the storm-ravaged in prayer and are willing to help in any way they can.
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