We were blessed yesterday to help an elderly widow and her family, removing massive uprooted trees and limbs from their house and yard.  At the beginning of the morning, you could hardly see her house trailer, and by the end of the afternoon, her yard looked almost back to normal.

Our team worked well together, some operating chainsaws, driving tractors, chopping wood, while others piled tree limbs and branches, raked leaves and stacked firewood for this sweet lady.  Also, the women on the team were able to spend time loving on her and her family during the day, talking and listening to stories of that tragic morning. Before we left, we prayed with her and her family, and also presented Bibles that were signed by each team member.  Her tears showed her appreciation and gratitude.

We also completed another very quick job before we ended our day, by removing another tree at a local families house.

The community of Henagar, is on the outskirts of the severe devastation.  However, yesterday we were able to travel 9 miles to the town of Rainsville where the F4 tornado hit directly.  We stopped by at church that lost 2 members and met a brother in Christ, Lee, that was working in the parking lot.  Sadly, he lost 3 family members.  There were also 19 people killed in the Huddle House (restaurant like a Waffle House).  We hugged him and prayed with him before we left.  This community is grieving.

Today we begin another set of jobs ministering to families who have lost so much. Pray for safety and open doors to share the gospel.

Please pray for safety as some of our team members are driving back to Bowling Green tonight.

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6