Literally hundreds of United Methodists from the Cedar Rapids metro area are in the city or at Palo today “mucking out” houses and churches. All the churches have teams and many communities nearby have sent teams as well. Supplies continue to roll in and be used almost immediately.
One interesting ministry has been the distribution of boxes to persons who can save things from the upstairs of their homes. United Methodists have delivered over 1000 boxes to persons and in many cases helped pack them up and carry them out of the homes to waiting trucks or cars.
A group worked under the leadership of Rev. John Howerton at the Palo UMC “mucking” out the basement. Every item in the basement was a complete loss, including the walls and appliances. The sanctuary is only slightly damaged by the humidity and should be able to be restored to its pre-flood beauty.
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The Palo United Methodist Church has survived the flood and we're getting close to having complete access to the building.
Electricity was restored on June 24. Air conditioning and water are being repaired and we plan to do a thorough cleaning this weekend. Last Sunday, we held worship on the lawn, but this week we'll be in the sanctuary, which was untouched by the water.
We lost a lot of "stuff", but nothing compared to many in the town who have lost their home.
There are many people to thank for our recovery, and we'll do that in the coming weeks. For now, our focus is on our ministry and serving the residents of Palo.
John Howerton, Pastor
Palo United Methodist Church
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