Christ Center Tabernacle, Inc.

HURRICANE FLORENCE RECOVERY and ASSISTANCE
     FEMA ves us some very sad news, "We do not help churches."  HURRICANE Florence has devastated our church and our community. Pastor Tim Houska says, "It has been three weeks and people are just now returning to the devastation of our city, Wilmington.  It is unbelievable the devastation in Wilmington. I have lived here since 99, and this is the worst I have ever experienced. People are so displaced and overwhelmed and so is our ministry, Upper Room Praise and Worship Center.  Our building is in shambles! For many years we have been able to feed those in our community from  our food bank, in addition to feeding (Spiritual food) to those attending our church services.  We can't do either! I have never felt so helpless!"

    We are asking for your help.  As many know on September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall with heavy winds and torrential rains that inundated the coastal city of Wilmington, NC for three days.  We have never seen inland flooding in North Carolina like this. More than 30 (higher now) people have died and currently more than 20,000 have been displaced.  

    Pastor Tim Houska tells us, "We currently cannot assist our community. The damages to our building because of the high winds and the torrential rains, for three days, absolutely pulverized our historic church in Sunset Park, 5 miles from the beaches in Wilmington, NC. We had pumps in place yet our 6500 sq. ft. basement was flooded with 5 ft. of water ruining everything for our food bank ministry.  The winds blew square window panes out of place and entire windows broken and shattered by the high winds in our sanctuary, office areas, and the bell tower where our historic bell (circa 80 years) hangs. Our very large 11,000 sq. ft. roof was majorly devastated being shredded like ribbons under the rains and winds of Hurricane Florence for three days without any relief in sight. With the major roof damage to our building, the ceiling and walls were and are being ruined even now as it rains, the ceilings and sheetrock throughout the building are crumbling and falling all over. Our ceilings and walls have major damage throughout the many rooms in the building. The winds were so powerful and the rains so hard that the paint was actually blown off of the woodwork, outside the building and belltower. Just unbelievable. We are without the means for the first time ever and I hate feeling so helpless.  We are without any kind of insurance. The cost of insurance for this building is so expensive we just could not afford it."  
   
    Hello, I am Pastor Sheryl Houska of Christ Center Tabernacle, Inc. in Atlanta/Jonesboro Georgia.  Our non-profit Christ Center Tabernacle is implementing this Go Fund Me Account to help raise the much needed funds for our sister church; Upper Room Praise and Worship Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.  If those of you reading our story right now  will join up with us and help us with the construction costs; we can restore the building, then begin reaching out to others and assisting those around us that have lost everything. 

    We are a sister church, a certified charity with PayPal that is assisting in the raising of funds for the Wilmington Church, Upper Room Praise and Worship Center inside Historic Sunset Park at 406 Central Blvd.  Will you join us to help Upper Room Praise and Worship Center in Wilmington recover from this devastating hurricane? The community needs us now and we cannot help unless those of you reading our story help us so we can rebuild our walls, so we can assist those that have lost so much, even lives. 

      Please contribute to the rebuilding of this historic Church with a (tax-free) contribution of any size when given to Christ Center Tabernacle, Incorporated, which is a 501(c)(3).  Our ministry emails you, and PayPal, also emails you,  a contribution letter as we are one of PayPal's Certified Charities.  Also, I will assure you every single penny, less processing fees and any GOFUNDME.COM fees, that ALL funds will be donated to our sister church, Upper Room Praise and Worship Center in Wilmington to restore the historic building. and to assistance in housing, food, clothing and so much more. We will update you on the progress, but the truth is we cannot do this without your help. Give something, every dollar given is a blessing and will help us to reach our goals and once we get back on our feet, we will begin to help our community get back on their feet. 

     We need to get the Upper Room Praise and Worship Center back on their feet up and running so they can assist with preaching the gospel and assisting others.  Please consider a gift of ANY size to our sister church, Upper Room Praise and Worship Center to help them with the costly and major repairs that are needed so very badly at at this time.   Help us rebuild the House of the Lord! Will you give?

     Please give then please share this on your Facebook page or with at least three or four of your friends.  This will help us tremendously. We appreciate you taking the time to read our story.  Wilmington may be down but we are not defeated! We ask that you keep us and everyone that was affected by this devastating Hurricane Florence, in your prayers.   

                    It's all about Him,
                    Sheryl Houska, Pastor/CEO   

Christ Center Tabernacle, Incorporated  (Campaigning for our sister church.)
8049 Fair Oaks Court
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Upper Room Praise and Worship Center  (Sister Church in need of costly repairs.)
406 Central Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28401
  
Click this LINK to go to Upper Room's Website.