By Message Staff LAFAYETTE - Three-year-old Carter Hornsby spent an unscheduled day off from school Aug. 30 in a special way - delivering bags of pillows to First Baptist Church in Lafayette for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. He was beaming with excitement as he handed the pillows and other items to Pastor Steve Horn. For the youngster, the pillows held a special memory. In late August 2016 the family's Lafayette home was flooded. It was during their first night inside a temporary apartment the family realized they did not have any pillows on hand. His mom, Monica, said the gesture of helping those impacted by Harvey was a great opportunity for Carter and his brother to experience what others did for them in their time of need. "As we were buying supplies to help others, loading pillows into our basket was especially memorable," she said. "To think that many don't have the option of going to the store to get basic needs due to the flooding is heart wrenching. "My boys do not understand the impact of this tragedy, but they do understand the generosity of people and the church meeting needs because of what others did for us and what we are now having the opportunity to do," she continued. "We prayed over … [Read more...]
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GuideStone offers tips for churches, ministries damaged in wake of Hurricane Harvey
By Roy Hayhurst, GuideStone Financial Resources DALLAS, Texas – While the winds and rains from Hurricane Harvey have finally begun to taper off for residents along the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, the cleanup effort will likely be measured in months and years — not days and weeks. To aid churches as they face the daunting tasks of rebuilding, GuideStone® offers tips for churches and ministries faced with property damage and claims. Gaelen Cole, senior manager of risk and compliance for GuideStone’s Property and Casualty area says churches should consider four main steps: First, promptly report the claim, even though the extent of the damage may not be fully known. Those insured through GuideStone’s Property and Casualty partner Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company should call them at 1-800-333-3371. Second, Cole said almost every policy requires that reasonable steps be taken to protect covered property to avoid further loss. The costs may be covered under the policy, so prompt reporting of the claim can allow for discussions of that coverage with your insurance carrier. Third, it’s important to have a thorough review of the property, looking for damage that may not be as evident. “Some churches, especially … [Read more...]
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