God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. (Psalm 46:1-2)

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As Hurricane Helene moved up the eastern coast of the U.S. in late September, it became a post-tropical cyclone that brought excessively heavy rainfall to areas across upper East Tennessee and western North Carolina. This triggered flooding that resulted in widespread devastation and numerous fatalities. Homes, vehicles, and public buildings were wiped out due to the raging flood waters. The people in upper East Tennessee and western North Carolina learned firsthand about the earth giving way and mountains being engulfed by water. Entire buildings, homes, businesses, power and water infrastructure, along with roads and bridges were washed away. In addition to lifting up our prayers for victims, their families, emergency responders, and volunteers, CCTV Mission Outreach immediately went to work to provide essential supplies.

Purdy Brothers Trucking Company in Loudon donated the use of an 18-wheeler truck and driver so that we could collect and transport essential supplies to be used across the flood-stricken area. As the Mission Team worked to make all the arrangements for this shipment, it was obvious that God’s hand was on our efforts. When obstacles came our way, pathways were opened to make a way for us to complete preparation of this shipment. Volunteers showed up exactly when they were needed, as did equipment for loading. Thanks to the generosity and the support of our community, CCTV sent 16 pallets of water, pallets of paper products, a pallet of power bars, diapers for infants and adults, and medical equipment to the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center.