Greater New Jersey Annual Conference mobilizes to help out in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Under the guidance of Bishop John Schol, the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference has begun mobilizing to help the people of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania in the wake of the worst storm in New Jersey's history.  There are constant updates via Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.  There is information about churches that have opened up to help people in the community and much more information.

Greater New Jersey Annual Conference mobilizes to help out in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Under the guidance of Bishop John Schol, the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference has begun mobilizing to help the people of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania in the wake of the worst storm in New Jersey's history.  There are constant updates via Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.  There is information about churches that have opened up to help people in the community and much more information.

Five Days Later . . . post Sandy . . . Thankful

I haven't had access to the internet through normal means since Monday, October 30th.  Our power went out on Monday evening and as of Saturday evening, November 3rd we are still out.  Through the kindness of a friend, we are re-charging our phones, doing some laundry and connecting to the internet.  We are also warm.  We have been living without heat or electricity since Monday.  We do have hot water and a stove top that works.  All things considered, we are fortunate and thankful.  So many people have been hard hit and just ten miles east of us, the barrier island where Seaside Heights is located, is devastated.

We have held several conference calls among Greater New Jersey Annual Conference leadership to begin responding to Hurricane Sandy.  On Monday, conference leaders will meet with UMCOR representatives to begin planning a long-range response.

We pray for those who have lost loved ones and those who have lost property.  Working together, we will rebuild our lives, our communities, and our churches.

Five Days Later . . . post Sandy . . . Thankful

I haven't had access to the internet through normal means since Monday, October 30th.  Our power went out on Monday evening and as of Saturday evening, November 3rd we are still out.  Through the kindness of a friend, we are re-charging our phones, doing some laundry and connecting to the internet.  We are also warm.  We have been living without heat or electricity since Monday.  We do have hot water and a stove top that works.  All things considered, we are fortunate and thankful.  So many people have been hard hit and just ten miles east of us, the barrier island where Seaside Heights is located, is devastated.

We have held several conference calls among Greater New Jersey Annual Conference leadership to begin responding to Hurricane Sandy.  On Monday, conference leaders will meet with UMCOR representatives to begin planning a long-range response.

We pray for those who have lost loved ones and those who have lost property.  Working together, we will rebuild our lives, our communities, and our churches.