Saving the Lost at ANY Cost
STL RESTORATION CHURCH - Bishop Johnny L. & 1st Lady Donna Bell
Restoration Family of Ministries (R.F.O.M)
St. Louis Storm Tornado Relief Information
Courtesy of 99.1 JoyFM
Churches that are serving as a shelter and could use help:
Friendly Temple – come and serve at 6356 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, 63133. Contact Renea Johnson at 314-564-2657 for more information and/or best times and ways to serve.
Hope Nation International Church – In need of coolers, tables, deli turkey and ham sandwiches and sandwich bread to make sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Text Bishop Robinson at 314-546-8013 for more information.
DEBRIS & HOME CLEAN UP
Restore STL: Volunteers needed for neighborhood & yard clean up. Chainsawing and emergency window repair are the biggest needs. Email or text Molin Ray at mray@ncfstl.org or 847-754-6925 with the specific (1) time, (2) number of people and (3) skills and/or tools you can bring to schedule your time. Volunteers will be connected to individuals needing help. Early this week (Monday or Tuesday) Samaritan’s Purse is expected to arrive, increasing their capacity to put you to work.
Love the Lou – Please check togetherstl.com for the latest. Contact Tony Holt at 636-236-5030 or Lucas Rouggly at lucas@lovethelou.com for more information.
PROVIDE RESOURCES: South City Storm Support – Supplies are collected for first responders and organizations who are assisting those in need of help. Please drop off the following items between noon and 5 pm at: Power Creative, 3221 Oak Hill Ave, St. Louis, 63116. Items needed: water, trash bags, flash lights, batteries, first aid kits/supplies, snacks, power banks, gloves, tarps and tape.
Hotline Services to those in need:
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1 800 Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) Emergency Hotline for People needing assistance
For those in need of assistance, shelters have been set up at Friendly Temple Outreach Center on MLK Drive in St. Louis. Grace United Methodist Church on Waterman Blvd. The 12th & Park Rec Center on South Tucker.
STL First Responder Canteen & the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Team have been activated too, offering nutrition, hydration, and care to First Responders.
If you’re safe and want to help storm victims, you can connect with Convoy of Hope, Catholic Charities, and your local church. There are also ways to volunteer! You can also find more information here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/17/resources-shelter-locations-who-call-ways-help/
Focus Scripture for 05.11.25 - 05.18.25
Psalm 32:1
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Last week’s Food for Thought talked about how the weather changes and how storms come and go. This week much of St. Louis City was devasted by an F4 Tornado, resulting in five deaths and millions of dollars of damages to homes and businesses.
Mark 6:45-51 recalls how after feeding the 5,000 Jesus told his Disciples to get in the boat, cross the Sea of Galilee and that He would meet them on the other side. We know about that horrible storm that hit them right as they made it to the middle of the sea. Winds blew, waves crashed, and the boat was about to sink. The Disciples just knew they wouldn’t make it to the other side.
But look a little deeper in that text. In verse 48 it says Jesus had intended to walk right pastthe disciples who were terrified in the boat. Why would he do that? Simple. Jesus said he would meet them on the other side knowing full well that the storm was coming.
Think about this: Jesus didn’t just walk on the water, He walked on the STORM. And, when He spoke the storm was over. He was in control of EVERYTHING the whole time.
No matter how big or destructive the storms in your life may be always remember Jesus is right in the midst of your storm. He will get you to the other side.
This week keep those who went through the tornado in your prayers.
