United Methodists respond to Kansas tornado

(UMNS) — At least 10 people died when an F-5 tornado struck Greensburg May 4, destroying 95 percent of the residences and commercial buildings in the town of 1,400 people. Greensburg United Methodist Church was destroyed. The rural homes of several members of nearby Trousdale UMC also were destroyed as the same 1.5-mile-wide tornado that hit Greensburg cut a 22-mile swath across southwest Kansas. On May 5, another tornado struck, killing two more people and damaging the Trousdale church.

"We are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and financial support from our United Methodist sisters and brothers around the country," Bishop Scott Jones stated on May 9. "Our connectional church allows for God to work quickly and effectively to accomplish God's mission through us."

To support UMCOR on the scene, make checks to your local church, with "Kansas Tornado, Project 569" on the memo line. Volunteer In Mission teams are also needed. Contact Bev Weber at (800) 745-2350 or bweber@kswestumc.org.

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