Mobberly Family,

We have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our neighbors who suffered great loss in East Texas storms this past Monday night.  A trail of damage followed an EF-2 tornado through Upshur County.  Though God was gracious in sparing lives, many homes were either totally destroyed or severely damaged.  One man shared with us, “In a moment we lost everything we had accumulated in 35 years.”

Mobberly will be making a $20,000 donation to the relief efforts being spearheaded by New Beginnings Baptist Church (NBBC), and provide a large tent.  The headquarters for these efforts is at NBBC’s Gilmer Campus (1977 State HWY 155 N.).  But there are also many ways that you can help as an individual or Connect Group:

Pray – Rather than a last resort, prayer should be our first response!

  • Pray for protection, comfort and provision for the many who have suffered loss
  • Pray for protection, strength and wisdom for the many seeking to help those who have suffered loss
  • Pray for many volunteers to come alongside to assist and comfort these hurting people
  • Pray that God’s love, shown through His people, will lead many to put their trust in Jesus

Volunteer – You can volunteer to help with project work (outside work with houses, trees, etc.), inventory efforts (tracking/moving donated supplies), and/or meal distribution

  • Go to the New Beginnings Baptist Church (Gilmer Campus) website to sign up for tasks and time slots: https://www.nbgilmer.org/response
  • Walk-up volunteers are also accepted
  • Note that families with young children may be of most help volunteering in the mornings at the relief headquarters (children not allowed on outdoor work projects)

Donate Resources…Please only donate items indicated below (current needs):

  • Diesel fuel
  • Wipes
  • Totes
  • Safety glasses
  • Food- prepackaged tuna, PB&J

Provide Equipment

  • Heavy equipment (tractors, front-end loaders, bobcats, etc.) can be used to speed up clean-up efforts

Donate Money

Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40: “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”  Let’s minister in Jesus’ name!