LCMS Ministries Face Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina in the fall of 2024, it left behind flooded churches, washed-out roads and ministries struggling to recover. But amid the devastation, faith endured. LCMS congregations, schools and camps—supported by volunteers, donors, and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod—came together to serve their communities and rebuild what was lost.

These stories reveal more than just disaster response; they testify to God’s faithfulness and the resilience of His people. From a camp director’s split-second decision to a church turned into a volunteer hub, discover how hope rises even in the darkest storms.

Read the full series below and see how the church continues moving forward, together in faith.

1. Faith On Higher Ground (start here)

2. A Place of Peace

3. A Stranger, a Chainsaw and a Plan

4. Worship in the Wake

5. Normalcy and Nourishment

6. Hallways Filled with Love

7. What’s Next for Ministries in North Carolina?

“We stayed there for two hours and watched everything float away … but God brought help from places we never expected.” – Teirsa Lane, Camp Linn Haven