This sermon was preached by Rev. Pen Peery on December 15, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. 

Rev. Pen Peery, First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, and Rev. Keith Grogg, Montreat Presbyterian Church, sit down for a conversation about the current state of Montreat, Black Mountain, Asheville, and other areas in Western North Carolina, reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Pen and Keith discuss current relief efforts, how residents have been impacted and how they are coping, and what it’s like to return home after so much has changed. At the end of the episode, Pen shares an update on First Presbyterian’s fundraising efforts and plans to support our neighbors to the west going forward.

To give to the Western North Carolina relief fund, go to fpc.tiny.us/relief. We are not accepting donations of items at this time.

In the final part of this series, Delilah and Pen focus on the importance of having an extended church family as children are raised in the faith of Jesus Christ.