Churches stepped up to help during ice storm

Churches stepped up to help during ice storm
News-Leader.com: 02-14-2007

“The State Emergency Management Agency and Greene County Emergency Management had precontracted with several sites, but many were without power. Of the several precontracted sites, only Schweitzer United Methodist had power. Working with the Red Cross, additional church-based shelters were opened at St. John's Chapel United Church of Christ, Campbell United Methodist, Covenant Presbyterian, Pathways United Methodist, National Avenue Christian and Ridgeway Baptist Church. Sensing the need, Praise Assembly of God responded as well.”

Final CWS/ERP Update and Report of Denominational Activities: December 06-January 07 Winter Storms

Final CWS/ERP Update and Report of Denominational Activities: December 06-January 07 Winter Storms

(Church World Service Newsroom: 01-26-2007)

“UCC Disaster Response staff members Florence Coppola and Susan Sanders report United Church of Christ denominational staff remain in close contact with district representatives, ready to offer support and assistance if needed. Coppola says for now, churches across Missouri and Kansas have been able to handle relief efforts without added denominational support.”