Stories of Hope

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus ..." – Colossians 3:17

Featured Story

Cincinnati Presbytery continues to serve in hurricane recovery. Read their story.

Responding to people in need is a very natural way of showing Christian love. Volunteers with many talents and abilities provide valuable assistance to a community affected by a disaster. The work of volunteers — putting their faith and love into action — helps turn the chaos of disaster into an image of hope.

This page includes stories from volunteers that have served in disaster response and stories from disaster survivors who have been touched by those volunteers. Each story is a witness to God’s transformational power.

• Volunteer work team stories
• Presbyterian involvement brings hope - stories and letters from recipients
• U.S. Gulf Coast stories – Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma
• West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps  (WVMAW) stories

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Stories from Volunteer Work Teams in the United States

One of many teams that have volunteered in Mississippi. Photo: Simon Park

From Disaster to Hope – West Virginia couple face the winter warm and dry thanks to WVMAW volunteers

From Doubt to Belief – West  Virginia couple sees the Church in action

From Coffee Grounds to Feeding the Hungry – volunteers help one homeowner, but the benefit will be for many

Loaves and Fishes and Conversations in a Truck - lessons learned while leading a group from Cabrini College on mission in West Virginia.

Presbyterian involvement brings hope

Toy Sale Sunday at Christ Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona

West Virginia volunteers help provide a brighter day for Montgomery family

Temple University students assist West Virginia ministry with community clothes closet