Buncombe Street Family and Friends,

We hope and pray that you are remaining safe and secure as we all continue to recover from Hurricane Helene. The level of storm damage in this area was unprecedented and as we navigate this difficult time, we want to look for opportunities to love and support each other. This newsletter contains information regarding the church resources and schedule, and ways that you can help with disaster relief - both locally and in North Carolina.

Please share any of the below information with your neighbors, friends and family members!

Church Building Resources

• The church building will be open for the remainder of this week from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, for those who need internet, charging stations, showers, and the gym is open for kids to play. We have snacks, coffee, (and friendly faces) so please stop by even if you just want to visit!

• Need to do laundry? We have a washer and dryer available for use at the church. Please use THIS LINK to sign up for a laundry slot over the next two days.

• IMPORTANT KAIROS UPDATE: Due to Helene, the upcoming weekend has been postponed. If you have prepared cookies, please freeze them if possible. We will be in touch with new dates and information once we have it.

Church Schedule Information

Wednesday, October 2

We are hosting a Community Night in the church office parking lot on Wednesday, October 2. We will have dinner and fellowship together, and there will be a movie playing in Sisk Hall. The gym will also be open to eat and play, and we have full power and wi-fi for charging needs. There will be a drive-thru option in the church office circle for meals.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! All are welcome.

Sunday, October 6

Please note that we will return to our normal worship schedule on Sunday, October 6. We will have an 8:45 AM Traditional service in the Traditional Sanctuary, and our Table service at 11:00 AM in Sisk Hall. Come as you are and join us as we worship and pray together! Children and Youth Sunday School will be at 10:00 AM, and nursery will be available throughout the morning.

OPERATION HELENE RELIEF

Thank you for reaching out to see how you can serve those in our community and our neighbors in North Carolina. The needs are great and continuously evolving, and we are working to develop a short-term and long-term plan to address them.

Below are a few ways you can get involved with current disaster relief efforts.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate to our Buncombe Street Disaster Relief Fund via our online giving link (click here) or write a check to Buncombe Street Methodist Church and put 'Disaster Relief Fund' in the memo line. If giving online, please make sure you select Disaster Relief from the drop down menu on Realm.

LOCAL MISSION PARTNER NEEDS

United Ministries is collecting items for donation and will be delivering to local agencies as needed.

Click HERE or the image to see more information on what to donate and where / when to drop off.

Homes of Hope is looking for volunteers who have experience with chainsaws or clearing brush.

Use THIS LINK or click the image to fill out their volunteer interest form.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RELIEF

• Drop off non-perishable food, first aid kits, or household cleaning supplies at Venture Aviation to be airlifted to North Carolina. The address is 2102 GSP Drive, Greer, SC 29651. You can drop off Monday – Friday anytime between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Call this number, 864-414-3898, and ask for Quinn. 

• Donate or sign up to volunteer with Samaritan's Purse. Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Team is on the ground and partnering with local churches to field volunteer teams. Learn more about their five-site response units and how you can get involved with their disaster relief by clicking HERE.

BUNCOMBE STREET RELIEF DRIVE

Starting Wednesday, October 2, we will be collecting items at the church for all organizations in need. We have three major categories of donations: Family, Household, and Pantry. Please see the lists below to know what you can donate.

You can drop off donations anytime between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, in the church office circle. You can also bring items to our Community Night on Wednesday, October 2.

• Disinfecting wipes
• Gloves
• Trash Bags
• Batteries
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper

• Diapers
• Formula
• Feminine Products
• Baby Wipes
• Pedialyte

• Pop-Top Food
• Peanut Butter / Jelly
• Granola Bars
• Jerky
• Canned Meat
• Crackers

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