Serve Now News: November 2024

Serve Now is So Thankful for You!

During this Thanksgiving season, LU Serve Now is so thankful for every student and leader involved with the Serve Now program. We would not have been able to respond to any of the disasters from this hurricane season without you! Thank you!

Asheville, NC Deployment

This November, a team of 10 Serve Now students and 2 leaders served alongside Operation Blessing in Asheville, North Carolina!

In September, Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, leaving complete devastation in its wake. Almost two months later, this Serve Now team was given the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a city where assistance is still desperately needed.

From November 11 – 15, this team of 12 cleared out items and tore out the drywall and carpet from an elderly woman’s basement, which had black mold. The team also worked at two other properties which had slid down a mountain into piles of debris. At these properties, the team went through the debris trying to find anything that could be salvaged.

They also visited the River Arts District, which was completely destroyed by the hurricane. The team worked with a local business owner to salvage furniture among the debris in a collapsed warehouse.

During the week, the team had the opportunity to partner with Youth with a Mission (YWAM). They served meals in the downtown area to those in need, and many of the LU Serve Now students witnessed to and prayed over individuals.

A Trip Quote

“Our trip to Asheville to serve was amazing. I was in awe of the student’s willingness to minister, step out of their comfort zones, share Jesus with others and show compassion to people they encountered. The team got along so well, worked hard but also had so much fun at the end of each day. I was blessed to be . . . on this trip!”
 – K (Asheville, NC)

Prayer Points

• Please continue to pray for homeowners all over the East Coast who were affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

• Pray for Operation Blessing as they continue to serve those affected by the hurricane in Asheville.

• Pray for Samaritan’s Purse as they continue being the hands and feet of Jesus through disaster relief in Oklahoma, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

• Flooding in Eastern Spain has killed over 200 individuals. Please be praying for this area and the many families in mourning.

• Pray for your peers who will be taking finals and heading home for break.