Way to GO PCC! You are already making a difference in Henryville and there's more to come...

This morning I had the privilege of delivering a check from Phos Community Church to Henryville Community Church Tornado Relief Efforts for $4,250!  And, it's because you stepped up big and made a huge difference this past Sunday on short notice.  In addition to that Rich Talley took a truckload of donated items to Henryville after worship this past Sunday.

The PCC Staff traveled to Henryville hoping to meet Rich Cheek, pastor of Henryville Community Church, and we got more than we bargained for.  Rich took a while with us to tell the story of what's been going on at Henryville Community Church over the past couple of years that prepared them to be a LIGHT (PHOS) in the middle of the devastation that struck Friday evening in Henryville.  They were positioned and ready to take on the task of being the central distribution point and in front of the line of coordinating relief efforts presently.  [You can see their church (and Rich and Carletta) on CNN: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/04/churches-aid-recovery-in-storm-hit-town/ ]

The situation in Henryville will change a lot every day as new agencies arrive and when FEMA gets there it's probably gonna change even more.  For now, we're imagining that we'll be working with the team out of Henryville Community Church.  We don't have details yet on when we'll get our boots on the ground there, but we'll be there asap.  The 6 PM Curfew there puts a damper on our Small Groups that may wanna serve, but that may be lifted in the not too distant future.  

So, if you wanna get in on the game with PCC when we head there, please send an email to meredith@phoschurch.com and she'll add you to a special email distribution list specifically for this purpose. 

And, if you have contacts in other churches that may want to partner with us in the weeks ahead, just pass this along and have them contact meredith@phoschurch.com

As alway, we'll need to be fluid in our approach and go there with a servants heart and just do what they need us to do.  So, dress in boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, bring work gloves and perhaps a hat.  Most of all arm yourself with the love of God and go be His hands and feet.  

By the way, be sure to check out the pictures at www.phosnews.blogspot.com

Looking forward to getting there and serving with you,

Jeff Fuson

Lead Pastor
Phos Community Church

Posted by Jeff Fuson
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