December Tornadoes. As night fell on December 10, a horrific line of powerful tornadoes ripped across several states, ending the lives of more than 100 people and wreaking devastation across many communities by the time morning had broken. One of these tornadoes was on the ground for a terrifying and unprecedented 250 miles, more than 200 of those miles in Kentucky alone, where the town of Mayfield saw the catastrophic destruction of much of the downtown area, including the Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding. Click here for more information.
GIVE. ACT. PRAY.
GIVE: Gifts can be made online at pcusa.org/DT21, by phone at (800) 872-3283, or by check using the below reply device. You can also text PDA to 41444 to donate.
ACT:
- Download and use the bulletin insert.
- Gift of the Heart Kits are a hands-on way to help others this Advent season.
- To register your interest in future rebuilding efforts, email PDA.CallCenter@pcusa.org. You will be notified when volunteer opportunities are available.
Stay informed and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/PDAcares), download resources at pda.pcusa.org/pda/resources and share updates with your congregation.
PRAY: As we awake to news of devastation and death from another natural disaster, we pray.
For those experiencing loss, confusion, and despair, may they feel comfort only your Holy Spirit can bring.
For the community leaders and emergency personnel, we pray for wisdom and strength as they work to restore and repair their communities.
May we heed your call, oh God, to be co-creators with you in the caring of creation, our communities, and your beloved children in their time of need.
May the hope, peace and love of the Christ child comfort and keep us all.