Liquid Church is a successful evangelical congregation in Morristown. But Tropical Storm Irene turned the Bethel A.M.E. Church into a real liquid church–with four feet of swampy water that devastated its basement hall.
Compounding the misery was an oversight that left Bethel A.M.E. without flood insurance.
Bethel Pastor Sidney Williams sent an S.O.S. to the community.
The response for Saturday’s cleanup was a beautiful thing. Members of area churches rolled up their sleeves on a Labor Day Weekend for a labor of love.
They came from the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, which shares roots with Bethel. They came from the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. They came from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They came from the United Methodist Church. They came from the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints.
Calvary Baptist Church sent food.
Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty waved the flag for Assumption Church. Her husband, Mayor Tim Dougherty, lent moral support. The Red Cross dropped off more food. (Sorry if we have left out anyone!)
“We’re blessed,” said Bethel member Gwyn Burnett.
Amen, Sister.
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