November Mission Focus: Disaster Relief
FPC’s monthly mission focus for November is for Disaster Relief. In recognition of the long-term needs now facing our neighboring communities, your donations will help our church’s ongoing efforts to provide relief to area victims of Hurricane Helene and to help with rebuilding efforts through Christian organizations identified as reliable sources.
Appalachia Service Project and Holston Habitat for Humanity are currently recruiting volunteers. For other ways to be involved, individuals, families, or groups can volunteer to help in our region through Volunteer United or Appalachian Relief Coordination.
Assistance provided to those in need to date:
On Wednesday Oct. 2, a few of our FPC volunteer missionaries (members) woke up early and made casseroles to feed 200 first responders in Greenville, TN. Geneva King and Jerry Swam Sidi delivered those casseroles to help sustain emergency responders during that first week.
On Monday, Oct. 7, John Vann, Marguerite Buckley and Jerry Swam Sidi delivered baked spaghetti casseroles to Roan Mountain, bringing a hot meal for 300 people.
Please note: Items that were collected early in the disaster relief process (such as water, diapers, wipes, personal hygiene products, pet food, etc.) have been delivered to those in need; however, due to the outpouring of love in our area, that particular need has been met.
See additional details about how FPC has been involved here.