We had a crazy storm today! Trees are down all over North Chatt, Red Bank, and along the Hixson border. I hope everyone is safe and warm, especially those without electricity tonight.
We lost power at the church instantly when the tornado-force winds hit. We also headed downstairs quite briskly. After the wind and rain subsided, it was evident why we lost power: two trees took out the powerlines at Mississippi and Tremont. (as a total aside, maybe a good infrastructure investment would be buried powerlines throughout the country... but what do I know, I'm just a pastor...).
When we emerged from the basement, we were getting our bearings upstairs and marveling that the heavy iron patio furniture had been tossed around the church patio, when a slightly shaken looking couple came through the door. Turns out they are from Wisconsin and they're house hunting because the husband is starting a new job with VW in a couple of weeks. Apparently they were driving and then got hit with the rain and the wind and at the first available moment, made a dash into the safest place they could see: Northside Church! They said they needed shelter from the storm.
What a wonderful role for our church building to fulfill! I hope we continue to be a shelter, not just from the storm, but for all who need a safe place to be.
Now kick back and enjoy some Bob Dylan.
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