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IKE and COGOP
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 2:27 am
by Billy n NC
Has anyone heard of any reports of our COGOP churches and members being affected by IKE directly.
Nothing in the news section on COGOP ORG
Re: IKE and COGOP
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 4:03 am
by KBevangelist
Billy n NC wrote:Has anyone heard of any reports of our COGOP churches and members being affected by IKE directly.
Nothing in the news section on COGOP ORG
I was sent an email from Sylvia Staten it says the following:
As many of you know, mom and dad have been appointed as State Overseers for Texas. They were suppose to move this week from Chicago to Houston. They received word yesterday that the state parsonage was destroyed in the hurricane and that the former state overseer and his wife have lost everything. I'm very thankful that God kept his hand upon mom and dad. If it were not for special circumstances, they would have already been moved to Houston.
However, my heart is broken for the Ortiz family who has lost everything. Please pray for them and the many other families that have lost all they had. Mom and dad will still go to Houston as scheduled but will leave all of their belongings in Chicago for the time being. They will be staying on the campground until other housing arrangements can be made. They feel that they need to be there to support their people during this difficult time. Please pray that God can use them to be a help and comfort. Please also pray for their protection while traveling. Chris and I are going to meet them this weekend in Memphis to spend Friday and Saturday morning with them before they get to Texas. They are unsure what conditions they will find their churches and their people in when they get there. Please surround them with your prayers.
Jerry and Judy's daughter,
Amy
I am sure PG may can verify all the facts
KB
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 9:14 am
by free
Sorry to hear this news!
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 10:09 am
by Tarheelone
I have just recieved confirmation concerning Ike and TX COGOP. Of course news and updates have been very sketchy because of lack of communication.
The TX State Parsonage and State Office is most likely a total loss. The Ortiz’ personal belongings are probably a total loss also. Two large trees fell onto the parsonage doing major structural damage and then at least eight hours of torrential rain came into the house after the trees had fallen. A large tree also fell on the office doing major damage and quite possibly everything there is a total loss. It will be days before the trees can even be removed so that they can fully assess the damage.
Pastor Robert Brantley of the Oak Meadows church says that the church and his home in Pasadena sustained minimal damage. His daughter who who lives in La Porte knows that there is about 4 1/2’ of water in her home. She is unable to return to her home as yet. Brother Brantley has been unable to make contact with other pastors in the area at this point.
The TX Youth Camp property has approximately 150 evacuees who are being housed and fed.
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 10:12 am
by Paully_44
Mark Hobson flew up here to get away from the storm and was in church yesterday with us. He lives in Houston and unable to get home as the airport is still closed. he said schools are closed there for the week.
His church and pastor are ok, said some members had some damage but nothing dire that he knew of.
Posted: September 15th, 2008, 10:44 am
by RamboPreacher
Tarheelone wrote:...
The TX Youth Camp property has approximately 150 evacuees who are being housed and fed.
I am sorry for the losses that has been discovered, and prayer continues for those in our church affected, even into Ohio, as I understand.
but I am glad to see the above news as well!