GLASCOCK COUNTY, Ga. -
It was all hands on deck Saturday morning as people
from all over the CSRA came to pick up the pieces of what was left of Magnolia
Baptist Church after most of the structure was destroyed in the path of Tuesday
night's tornado.
"[It's] just an out pouring of
community love and care. That's what really brings joy to my heart," said
Pastor Michael Stewart.
No one was injured from the storm and
despite the damage; the congregation has a lot to be thankful for.
"I
see joy in people's heart and hear it in their conversation when they look at
the devastation and they also look at the prospect of a different future," said
Stewart.
Individual helping hands were not the only ones pitching
in to make a difference. The clean up and recovery unit of the Hephzibah and
Kilpatrick Baptist Association showed up in numbers to help with the relief
efforts.
"We hope that the church will be encouraged
and that the people that are helping will be encouraged as well as in their
faith and they see what we can accomplish when we work together," said Tim
Batchelor, association missionary.
Even a local construction company donated their time
and equipment.
Josh brooks and his brother own Brooks Brothers
Construction Company. Brooks is not a member of the church but said he has
friends that are members and helping was the least he could do.
"Just trying to give back," said Brooks. "Business
has been good to us and we just try to lend a helping hand where we can, when
we can."
The cleanup wrapped up Saturday afternoon and the church
will have service on Sunday at Crossroads BBQ.
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