Windwood Presbyterian Church

Though yesterday was challenging, today was exceptionally fulfilling. In the photo, Team Windwood is with a local resident (fifth from the right) who endured substantial hurricane damage. We were privileged to serve him today, with Team Windwood working tirelessly to clean, install new flooring, and share heartwarming conversations with other community members.

This afternoon, a few of us had the opportunity to branch off and serve at the Habitat for Humanity. This group did some major organizing and moving of supplies for Habitat. 

Our team spent then entire day in Swannanoa where we were able to bless the local community by volunteering for Mercy Chefs. We chopped numerous peppers, squash, zucchini, onions, strawberries, cantaloupes, and more! We prepped food to be cooked in the next couple of days, washed dishes, and listened to many stories on the impact of the hurricane in the area. 

As our missions team went out to start our day, we began with a quiet prayer walk at the Top of Teen Valley Ranch here in Plumtree, North Carolina. We could feel the emotion as we really focused and placed ourselves in the shoes of those who lived through the devastation.

After our time at Teen Valley, we traveled just a short distance further to get an up close look at the damage, really allowing it to all soak in. We spent the morning wandering through the hurricane-ravaged lands, lifting prayers for healing, hope, and restoration amid the stillness of devastation.

We insisted that Martha take a photo in front of this beautiful stone church located just a short distance from the water. The steps that the team stood on in the previous photo shows the pathway to where their baptisms take place in the North Toe River. To see such a beautiful church still standing and so well cared for was so very encouraging. 

If you didn't already know, you missed one of the best concerts ever! Half of our Windwood PPM team took a little trip to Spruce Pine to "make a joyful noise" with a few residents located in the dementia wing at The Greens at Spruce Pine. Much singing, worship, laughing, and even dancing occurred! It was a joyful time.