Join us October 4-10, 2026, as we serve alongside the people of the Dominican Republic through our partnership with Living Water International. Our team will help bring access to fresh water in remote communities by working with new water wells to connect pipes from wells to houses and schools. Along the way, there will also be meaningful opportunities to spend time with local residents, build relationships, and make lasting memories with fellow team members. We hope you will prayerfully consider joining us for this special week of service and connection. For more information, please contact Amy at amywisniewski28@yahoo.com or Kristy Elmore at kelmore@yahoo.com.

As you may be aware, Grace has a Disaster Response Team that monitors events which may impact our Grace family. Here is how the process works:

If such an event occurs, we want to be prepared, as a Grace community, to come together and support one another. Once a disaster response is initiated, Grace deacons are responsible for contacting each Covenant Partner household to determine whether any members of the household have been impacted. The protocol is to establish contact with at least one adult in each household to ascertain their status and assess any potential needs. The information gathered is then communicated to the Disaster Response Team for triage and appropriate response.

If a deacon is unable to reach any adults in the household, the next step is to reach out to an emergency contact—an adult who does not live in the household but would likely know your status during an emergency. It would be a tremendous help to our deacons if you would provide an emergency contact for our database using the form found HERE. The information will only be shared with members of the Disaster Response Team.

As you recall, Hurricane Helene devastated the area of Asheville, North Carolina in September 2024. Members of the Grace Family traveled to Hendersonville, NC last May for a Disaster Relief Trip to help our neighbors recover and rebuild after the storm.

Please prayerfully consider joining us for another Disaster Response trip as we continue to serve our neighbors in North Carolina, helping communities with their ongoing rebuilding efforts. This will be an opportunity to come alongside families in need-offering practical support, encouragement, and the hope of Christ through presence and service.

Trip Details

Leader: Michael Dummer

Location: North Carolina

Project: Restoring homes

Dates: Late April 2027 (More details to come)

Cost: TBD in August ($500 approximately)

Ways to Get Involved:

• Pray for the families still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Pray for the team members God is calling to serve, and for Michael Doemar as he prepares his heart to lead, and for the mission and ministry of World Renew.

• Serve by joining the mission team.

• Support the trip through financial sponsorship if you are unable to travel this year.

If you are interested in learning more or being part of this team, please contact: Michael Dummer at mdoemar@gmail.com or Kristy Elmore at kelmore@gpch.org.