World Compassion Network returned from disaster relief work last week in Tennessee. The recent round of tornadoes that hit the Midwest included an EF-3 tornado that struck the people of Lincoln County, Tenn. According to Greg Rauen, WCN disaster relief coordinator, the organization responded in a joint effort with Tim Grisham Ministries from Tipton. Several days of effort included feeding victims and volunteers from local agencies and surrounding counties. Base camp for serving the volunteers was set up at Howell Hill Community Center near one of the hardest-hit areas. Many homes and nearby South Lincoln Elementary School were completely destroyed. Lincoln County Mayor Peggy Bevels expressed to Rauen how grateful they were that a team came from Indiana to serve them. Workers from multiple agencies, including the Tennessee National Guard, needed meals and refreshment to sustain them during the initial clean-up effort. WCN fed several hundred people up to three meals per day. Also, they delivered meals to workers in very remote areas who were clearing roads to give access to power companies and residents. Donations to WCN can be sent for future disasters to WCN, P.O. Box 1152, Warsaw, IN 46581.
