Presbyterian Mission Agency hurricane eta Archives

Seeing the reign of God at work amidst suffering and oppression

Posted March 31st, 2021

Just before the entering the Lenten season, the Lectionary gospel reading was Mark 1:14-20 where, following his baptism, Jesus calls the first four disciples by the Sea of Galilee.

There’s still desperate need in countries hit by back-to-back hurricanes

Posted December 16th, 2020

The rainwater from the hurricane was held back by debris that formed a dike at the top of the village. But as the storm continued, hour after hour, the barrier broke in the middle of the night sending water rushing down the main road, taking cars, trees, homes, and people.

Help is needed after back-to-back hurricanes in Central America

Posted November 19th, 2020

One major hurricane is a lot for any community to take in a year or even a decade. This week, the Rev. Edwin González-Castillo, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s (PDA) Associate for Disaster Response in Latin America and the Caribbean, is working to respond to nations struck by two major hurricanes in as many weeks.