Because Jesus came to heal, they’ve come to help. Baptist and Methodist church groups are lending a hand to families who must clean out their flood-damaged homes in Monkey Run. Just about everyone in the tight-knit community along Highway 79 south of Hannibal was affected by the high water. Volunteers “have been doing a tremendous job,” said Monkey Run resident Sarah Kurz. “I don’t know what we’d do without them. There’s so much work that needs to be done.” Christina Herren’s garage served as a lunchroom for workers Thursday. Food was provided by Douglass Community Services and Ralls County residents. Herren and her father performed a pre-lunch concert as a sign of their gratitude. “It’s been a blessing,” Herren said of the volunteers. “They came to us and asked us what we wanted. They’ll do anything.” For their part, workers have taken time off from jobs or postponed retirement projects to help. The volunteers represent St. Mark’s United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro, Tenn., the American Baptist Men from Missouri and Illinois, and Americorps. They strip flood-damaged houses, but don’t make repairs. Residents who don’t have flood insurance could be eligible for federal assistance or a buyout. Don Rogers of the American Baptist Men said the work is rewarding. “We helped a lady who didn’t know where she was going to turn,” Rogers said. “She said, ‘Boy, am I glad to see you guys.’” Rogers said he’s used a chainsaw many times, but ...
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Because Jesus came to heal, they’ve come to help. Baptist and Methodist church groups are lending a hand to families who must clean out their flood-damaged homes in Monkey Run. Just about everyone in the tight-knit community along Highway 79 south of Hannibal was affected by the high water. Volunteers “have been doing a tremendous job,” said Monkey Run resident Sarah Kurz. “I don’t know what we’d do without them. There’s so much work that needs to be done.” Christina Herren’s garage served as a lunchroom for workers Thursday. Food was provided by Douglass Community Services and Ralls County residents. Herren and her father performed a pre-lunch concert as a sign of their gratitude. “It’s been a blessing,” Herren said of the volunteers. “They came to us and asked us what we wanted. They’ll do anything.” For their part, workers have taken time off from jobs or postponed retirement projects to help. The volunteers represent St. Mark’s United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro, Tenn., the American Baptist Men from Missouri and Illinois, and Americorps. They strip flood-damaged houses, but don’t make repairs. Residents who don’t have flood insurance could be eligible for federal assistance or a buyout. Don Rogers of the American Baptist Men said the work is rewarding. “We helped a lady who didn’t know where she was going to turn,” Rogers said. “She said, ‘Boy, am I glad to see you guys.’” Rogers said he’s used a chainsaw many times, but ...