Hope from Calvary: "We Can Glorify God, Even from the Ashes"

Last night, Calvary, Bastrop, rector, the Rev. Lisa Hines sent an email to her church, detailing the losses from their parish and school. At this time it is estimated that 30 families from the church and another five families from the school have lost their home. 

 

"We are learning how little we need to feel secure in the world, but we are learning the hard way," wrote Hines in her email. "The Episcopal community has embraced us but are not certain how best to help. If you are in a position to help, please see our website for specific ways to help the relief efforts (www.cecbastrop.org)."

 

In the midst of disaster, Hines offered her community with possible ways to help each other. She asked if people had a spare car, spare computer, or spare living space. And she sought those from her parish that are still in need of assistance.

 

"I am also putting our most vulnerable families in touch with a coalition of 60 Austin churches called Austin Disaster And Relief Network (ADRN) which shepherds families back to stability," she wrote. "If you know of someone who needs this kind of assistance, please call their hotline at 331-2600 or email ."

 

Hines is working with Weaving Wellness of Austin to organize counseling and mental health care for the community over the next six months. 

 

The fires continue to burn around the state, but Hines offered hope. "We can in our life and work glorfiy God even from the ashes."