This update about the recent tornadoes near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is from Mike Rasmussen who pastors the GCI church in that area and serves as a district pastor and associate regional pastor.
Thanks to the many who have been praying about the devastation that occurred here in Oklahoma and have sent us notes of concern and encouragement. As you know, we had several major tornadoes over the last couple of of days. About 24 people were killed, including nine children. Hundreds were injured and many lost everything. The scope of the devastation is hard to grasp.
We thank God that all of our members have been accounted for and all of them are safe. Even though several live near where the tornadoes struck, none suffered any injury or property damage.
The camp facility that we have used for 12 years for our Crosswalk Camp was hit by one of the tornadoes and suffered major damage to six dorms, the dining hall and pavilion. Fortunately, no camp was in session when the tornado hit, so there were no injuries. Because of the damage to the facility, we have had to cancel the camp session we were going to hold there this coming Memorial Day weekend. I thank God that we were not holding camp when the tornado hit!
Thank you again for your prayers and support! Please continue to pray for all those who are suffering and for the safety of those assisting in the recovery.
So sorry for all the loss. We’re praying for God to bring restoration and healing – for his perfect will and peace.
Dear Mike, family, and extended family and neighbors, our prayers are with you all in the area and have been since we heard the news of the devastation and destruction. May our Lord Jesus be ever present with all involved towards His purpose in restoration that’s needed. May God Bless us all in such times as this!
Hi Mike and Julie and church family. We praise God with you for the deliverance of so many through the storm. It is good knowing that whatever is loss to us is not loss to him and we thank God for blessings that continue to flow even in such times as these.
Hi Mike & Julie, You have been in my prayers during this really bad time for your area. And we need to pray further since they are forecasting more storms at the present time.
I pray that you are safe and that Grant and Kurt are doing well.
Love you,
Mary