A storm system boasting heavy rains and some snow has swelled creeks and rivers across much of the central United States — especially affected are Missouri and Arkansas.  Rivers in Missouri have been cresting well above flood level and in many areas have exceeded the severe floods of 1993.  Arkansas has experienced its worst flooding in 25 years.

As floodwaters recede, families face the daunting task of clean up and debris removal from the muddy waters.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has provided  $10,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing funds to the help families in their clean up efforts.  Materials to fill Gift of the Heart clean-up buckets are being purchased, and the Ferncliff Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, is coordinating volunteers to assemble the buckets. Ferncliff — a Church World Service warehouse and distribution center — will distribute the buckets as needed.

Please prayerfully consider involving your congregation in helping with this effort by:

1. Putting together clean-up buckets
2. Making an online gift of $50.00 (the suggested donation to purchase a bucket and its contents).