United States (MNN) — Hurricane Helene made landfall in the U.S. on Thursday and surged through southeastern states. Heavy rains, floods, and mudslides have devastated entire communities and cut off power for millions of people. Even cellular service has been down, leaving many still unable to confirm if their family and friends are all right.
Eric Brew is the director of Warriors Set Free Georgia, a ministry of Set Free, based on the western edge of the state. He says the storm swung east of them and hit hard as it went north.
“I think we’d be remiss if we didn’t say we need to be praying, right? Some folks have lost everything, so asking God for His peace and His provision to cover them is first and foremost,” Brew says.
“Secondly, I think that we need to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to step out in faith and offer help, comfort and some practical assistance to those in need.”
More than 160 people have lost their lives from Helene, at least 25 from Georgia. That count is feared to go up as rescue efforts continue. In the meantime, consider how you can help. It’s going to be a long rebuilding process.
“We’re going to continue [the] mission that the Lord’s given us and then figure out ways that we can get involved to help those who have struggled [after Helene],” Brew says.
“If there [are] any veterans, active duty, or first responders out there that want to sit down and have a conversation about some of the things that they’ve seen during this devastation, we’d love to stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters, love on them and assist them in finding ways to lay things at the foot of the Cross.”
Connect with Warriors Set Free Georgia on Facebook, or get in touch with Eric Brew directly at [email protected]. Learn more about this ministry based in Michigan and Georgia at warriorssetfree.org.
Header photo: Georgia National Guard 1st Sgt. Michelle Abbot, senior enlisted leader with the Columbus-based Alpha Company, 876th Engineer Support Company, 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade gives route clearance guidance to her Soldiers at the Augusta Readiness Center in Augusta, Georgia, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo and caption courtesy of Georgia National Guard via Wikimedia Commons)
