First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa
Friday, May 18, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuscaloosa Tornado Response
 
 
Devastating Damage:  As you can see from the pictures, the damage is devastating and widespread.  Forty-eight people in our city lost their lives ranging from 8 months to 95 years in age.  Six University of Alabama students died.  Many hundreds more in our community were injured or left homeless.  Our beloved hometown changed in a matter of moments.  First and foremost, we continue to ask for your prayers. 
 
Thank you! Thanks to everyone for the many ways you have helped us.  In the days following the tornado, we heard from friends in Christ from Germany, England, and many states in the USA.   In the months since, we have hosted work teams from all across the country.  We are so grateful for the help of our Christian brothers and sisters.  Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ to us in Tuscaloosa.  
 
The Continued Response To Tuscaloosa’s April Tornadoes
 
          As we have now moved from the debris removal into a rebuilding effort in Tuscaloosa, we now have the need for UMVIM teams that have experience in the following areas:
 
Framing
General Carpentry
Roofing
Insulation
Dry-walling
Painting
 
          We are well situated to host teams of all sizes at Camp Coker, the home of the Southwest District Disaster relief effort. For more information or to schedule a team to work in Tuscaloosa or the surrounding area please contact Rock Stone at 205-792-3301 or at rockpreach@aol.com
 
Assisting through FUMCT
 
·        Construction Skills- If you live locally and have any construction skills and would like to volunteer your time please contact Mike Manlief at 205-826-1977 or kmm4444@hotmail.com
·        Gatorade/Powerade - We can still use Gatorade powder for the 20oz. Bottles of water. These can be left in the main office at FUMCT.
·        Visitation Teams - If you are interested in visiting and fellowshiping with incoming work teams please contact Joshua Davis at 205-799-7630 or jcd1177@charter.net
·        Financial Donations - Financial Donations are the heartbeat of any organization and always appreciated. All money donated will be used to help repair and rebuild homes of the un-insured and under-insured in Tuscaloosa County. (Check to FUMCT; mail to 800 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401; designate: Tornado Relief) For any questions about donations contact Linda Pierce at 205-345-7261 ext. 16.