Immediate help is provided through our trusted partner IDES (International Disaster Emergency Services) and Samaritan's Purse. They are on the ground in East Tennessee where we have several partner churches who are also engaged in the relief effort.

IDES Samaritan's Purse

When disaster strikes our area and region, we want to be ready to respond as soon as possible. We do this by forming Teams of 8-12 people with a variety of gifts/skills.

• Due to travel and time constraints, we will continue focusing our attention and resources on Eastern Time Zone states that we can reach in a one-day drive in rented vehicles.
• Each Team will have 1-3 Trip Leaders who will maintain contact with partners in the affected area to help prepare the Team for what to expect. There will be 2 Team meetings prior to each departure to get to know each other, prepare for the work and pray together. Team Leaders will facilitate these gatherings.

Trip Dates

• Our next trip is scheduled for February 7-13 and will continue working together with our partners on the ground at First Christian Church in Mountain City, East Tennessee. We have served there many times in 2025. This is currently a re-building effort needing both skilled and unskilled help.
• We anticipate sending 4-6 Teams to this location from February to September. Please click below to join the email list to receive information for ALL upcoming trips.

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