Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: PSE Response to the Kentucky Flood

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In this episode elder Mike Cloy from Landis OPC in Marion, North Carolina and elder Seth Long from Neon Reformed OPC describe what it was like on the ground the days after the devastating flood hit Neon, Kentucky and the surrounding counties in July of 2022. Neon Reformed, a struggling mission work of the OPC, sits in an region known for extreme poverty and distrust. Sixteen counties in that region were affected by the "1,000-year flood". Over six feet of water accumulated inside the building of Neon Reformed OPC, leaving distruction in its wake.
Disaster Response isn't just about building structures; it's about building hope and restoring worship. Seth and Mike describe the emotional and physical toll on the residents and the way the Lord led many hands to help in the rebuilding of Neon Reformed and the outreach to the community. This effort, powerfully led by the Presbytery of the Southeast, showed what disaster response ought to look like and the many ways that the Lord cares for his people in desperate times.
Referenced in this episode:
Disaster Response Registry
Neon Reformed OPC
OPC Disaster Response
Contact OPC Disaster Response
OPC Presbytery of the Southeast
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Neon Flooding

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Chapters

1. Neon Kentucky Presbyterian Church Journey (00:00:00)

2. Church Unity and Disaster Response Responsibilities (00:15:45)

3. Community Restoration Efforts in Kentucky (00:30:28)