Hurricane Harvey: Flooding Update
by David Nakhla, OPC Disaster Response Coordinator
Monday, August 28, 2017
12:50 pm EST
Let not the flood sweep over me,
or the deep swallow me up,
or the pit close its mouth over me.
Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
Psalm 69:15 (ESV)
OPC Disaster Response has been in contact with the OPC church leaders in the Houston area all through the weekend. They have been able to keep an eye on one another and minister to one another.
Currently, there are 6 households of concern, though this might increase as the rains continue. Concerns are growing as the flood waters continue to rise. In some places, the water level is far exceeding the 100-year-flood level.
If you are able to volunteer, please begin to make plans for taking time off in the weeks and months ahead. The recovery and rehabilitation effort could easily stretch into years.
We don't anticipate having access to make an assessment until later this week or into next week, given that this disaster is still unfolding.
Please stay tuned. And pray particularly for the members of Cornerstone OPC in Houston and Providence OPC in Kingwood, Texas!
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David Nakhla
Disaster Response Coordinator
Administrator, Committee on Diaconal Ministries
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church
607 N. Easton Rd, Bldg E, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Primary Phone: Cell (562) 760-7606
Secondary Phone: Office (215) 935-1007
Skype: david.p.nakhla
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