Kirbyville church struggling to recover from flooding, requests assistance
Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministry is a strong body of believers who recently suffered a major set-back in one of our recent floods.
The church was insured, but sadly not to the extent needed to repair such extensive damage. Unfortunately the building had to be gutted, rebuilt, and refurnished. They lost everything but the frame.
Because of this, they have decided to turn to the community for help. They have begun a GoFundMe account which is linked below, to hopefully get the rebuild finished so they can continue to move forward.
Below is a message from the Pastor, a link to the GoFundMe, some photos of the damages, and our previous article about the flooding.
Dear Community Members,
I hope this message finds you well. As many of you are aware, our beloved church Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministry, a non-profit organization, was recently devastated by a destructive food that caused significant damage to the building and its facilities. The heartbreak and loss we have experienced as a community are immeasurable, but our spirits remain strong and hopeful.
We are reaching out to you today with a humble request for your support in helping us restore our church to its former glory. The damage caused by the flood is extensive, and the costs of repairs and renovations are substantial. As a close-knit community that has always come together in times of need, we are asking for your generous donations to help us rebuild and restore this sacred place that means so much to all of us.
Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a difference and bring us one step closer to seeing our church restored to its former glory. Your support will not only help us repair the physical damage but also uplift our spirits and renew our sense of unity and faith.
We understand that times are tough for many, but we believe in the power of community and the generosity of individuals to come together for a common cause. Your donation will not only help us rebuild our church but also serve as a symbol of hope, resilience, and the strength of our community:
Thank you for considering our request and for your continued support. Together, we can overcome this challenge and restore our church to its rightful place as a beacon of faith, love, and unity for all.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Pastor Derrick Seastrunk (409-423-9032) Deacon George Cauley (409-382-2762) Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministry Family,
PASTOR DERRICK SEASTRUNK FIRST LADY MYRA SEASTRUNK
If you would like to donate, please click the link below to access our GoFundMe account
Our original story;
During the recent floods many homes and businesses in our area have been destroyed or significantly damaged. Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministries is just one of them.
Elder Mable Moss said, "The church is insured, but I just don't think there's any way it will cover all this damage". On a walk through today, there were entire walls that had to be torn out, mold was everywhere, all the pews were destroyed and had to be removed, and almost everything was in a dumpster outside the front door.
Entities such as the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief have been a Godsend to the church and to many who are in the same situation. These men come from all over and volunteer untold hours pulling out wet and molded sheet rock, carpets, and everything else that was destroyed. In some cases they also help to rebuild when they can. Of course, with anything there is a limit to what they can do.
In the Kirbyville area alone, a lot of the same homes and businesses that flooded three weeks ago, have flooded again. After the flooding of this weekend and the current dam releases, it is believed that there will be more.
If the SBA relief that the state has applied for is granted, this will provide low interest loans to many who've received damages. This along with the DETCOG assistance and The Jasper-Newton Long Term Recovery Group, hopefully everyone is able to get the assistance that they need. (Look at our previous articles for information on how to receive help).
As for the people of Kirbyville Full Gospel Ministries, they are struggling, but they are survivors. They are currently worshiping at the Family Healthcare Clinic at Dr rath's office on Sundays at 9:45 every Sunday. Unfortunately, on May the 12th which is Mother's Day, the facility will be used by another group. Elder Moss added, "If there is a facility available we would be glad to worship there".
If anyone has a facility available for that day or would like to donate or help the church in any way, you are asked to call Mable Moss at 409-698-6895.
