Our team of 16 arrived safely (despite the rain) in Henegar, Alabama.

Our eyes have seen the devastation and our ears have heard the stories of those affected by the deadly tornadoes. Within a 20 miles radius of this small community of about 300 people….47 are dead.

Trees have uprooted, including the earth around it. Roofs have been collapsed with trees, and debris. Trailers have been wrapped around trees,and Families have been displaced…life is no longer normal.

The most heart wrenching story was the death of three siblings who were swept up and away by the tornado, and their bodies were found an hour away in Chattanooga.

Today we have three jobs to complete, beginning with work at a widows’ home who has been without electricity since last week, and has a tree laying on her house. She cried immediately when we walked in to let her know help was on the way. She was so very thankful.

Pray for the local pastors as they minister to their congregations and shepherd those in need. Praise the Lord for a man who accepted Christ in a hospital bed while his wife was being buried. Pray for crews tomorrow as we meet physicals need and interact with families who are hurting emotionally. Praise God for all the miracles of close calls and near misses during the storm, as there are many stories of those. And lastly, pray for safety of our team as we begin His work.

Reported by Brittany Richey