HOUSTON, TX (August 28, 2017) — A special account to which Covenanters can give to help victims of tropical storm Harvey is being set up today, said Cecilia Williams, executive minister of Love Mercy Do Justice.
The mission priority is coordinating with Covenant World Relief and the Midsouth Conference to coordinate a response through churches and other partners located in the affected regions.
“We will be assessing potential mobilization efforts for teams as the situation turns from that of rescue to relief and long-term recovery,” Williams said.
Because the storm of “epic proportions” continues, it is difficult to determine what specific actions are most needed, said Garth Bolinder, Midsouth Conference superintendent.
The homes of at least eight Covenanters have been seriously flooded, and others have experienced minor flooding, pastors report. One couple with young children that attends Access Covenant Church had to be rescued by kayak after their house was filled knee-deep with water. The woman is pregnant.
One couple was staying at Hope Covenant Church in Houston. Other Covenanters have been forced from their homes due to mandatory evacuations.
That number is expected to climb higher. According to the National Weather Service, Harvey has dumped 20 to 30 inches of rain on some parts of Houston. Isolated pockets could see as much as 40 inches as the heavy rains are expected to continue for at least several days.
Pastors said they are grateful for the prayer support of Covenanters.
