Hurricane Laura Disaster
Response Update
On August 27, Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm, taking the lives of 32 individuals, leaving more than 300,000 without power, and thousands without water. It has been estimated that Laura caused more than 8.9 billion dollars worth of damage. Emergency Management indicates they will be without power, water, and sewer for six (6) to eight (8) weeks. On August 29 we and our partners mobilized to set up operations in Sulphur, Louisiana. It is heartbreaking when talking to residents as they express so much sadness and pain brought by Hurricane Laura. From our established command center in Sulphur, we are feeding hundreds of victims, first responders and volunteers daily. We are also providing housing for volunteers, showers and laundry services. Chaplains and others are available to meet and pray with individuals daily.
We are in need of financial and physical support from donors just like you. Click below to become a “Voice” with Emerge. We educate, train, and mobilize chaplains and volunteers to meet the needs of those suffering from the devestation brought on by this disaster.
Come Go With Us and Be a “Voice”!
Terry Norris
Executive Director, Emerge
Come Go With Us- Be a “VOICE”
EMERGE Life Events
“Prison Ministry”
Prior to Covid-19, inmates suffered a great deal from isolation. During Covid-19 the loneliness of isolation increased tremendously, causing a greater need for restoration and healing.
In July of 2020, Emerge, was granted permission to send evangelists to minister to inmates, staff, and families, through onsite prayer at different correction facilities in South Carolina. August 21 thru August 23, in a coordinated effort, 15 “Voices” with Emerge traveled to Columbia SC. During this time, they participated in intentional and focused prayer for the inmates.
We provided composition books, notebook paper, stamps, deodorant, snacks and sodas for 250 juveniles. Not only did we provide for August, everything was doubled, and we provided that which would have been given in June. We saw a mighty move on God.
Four (4) juveniles received Christ. A female adult facility came off lock down as we prayed on Saturday. Also, on September 1 all chaplains, teachers and life coaches returned to work!
Regardless of the method of ministry, our “Voices” will return for our quarterly Emerge Life Event, December 4- December 6.
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City Wide Crusade Festivals
Due to Covid-19 we have been forced to cancel 2020 crusades.
2021
Washington DC, Baltimore MD
ADDICTIONS & JAIL MINISTRY
In 2020, our Emerge Skills4Life seven (7) week Christ centered addiction program and Community Assessment & Re-entry Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) programs were scheduled to begin in North Carolina and Lousiana Detention Centers located in many different counties and Parishes. Meetings to resume progress on these programs post Covid-19 restrictions, will begin in June 2020. Please continue to pray for those who suffer from addiction, isolation, and separation from support groups. Overdose and suicidal deaths have increased during this pandemic; please pray for all family members and loved ones affected.
YOU are the PERFECT volunteer!
Volunteers do not
have the time
they just have the heart
We have many ways you can help! Methods range from going into a prison, to cooking a meal, to being a prayer warrior.
Fill out the form and let us know where God is leading YOU!
The Four Cornerstones
Mobilization of Voices
City Wide Crusades
Disaster Relief
Prison Ministry
Homeless Ministry