Published on May 29, 2024, 1:13 am

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The Prestonwood Baptist Church in North Texas experienced significant damage and flooding due to a storm that hit early Tuesday morning. These storms came mere days after a devastating series of tornadoes wreaked havoc on the region over Memorial Day weekend, resulting in the tragic loss of seven lives, including those of children.

Senior Pastor Jack Graham shared updates through social media on Tuesday, noting that following the tornadoes which severely affected Cooke, Collin Denton counties Saturday night, members of their church have been actively engaging and supporting the local community. As he pointed out, some people lost everything in these disasters, and their partners’ involvement is making a monumental difference.

Sadly that very morning left the Church building in Plano bearing the brunt from another harsh impact – an incident which resulted in considerable structural damage and flooding inside. Despite taking quite a beating, Graham found solace acknowledging that thanks to rapid action from their extraordinary facilities teams, security personnel and staff members they managed to minimize the calamity’s aftermath as much as possible. The pastor exuded confidence about effectively cleaning up what he described as a “terrible mess.”

Foreseeing further stormy barrage expected this week around their vicinity while simultaneously acknowledging an influx of calls from well-meaning people sharing heartfelt concerns and offering practical aid, Graham expressed intense gratitude towards his devoted congregation’s earnest care for Prestonwood.

Graham prayed for victims who had lost loved ones or all earthly possessions during these catastrophic events but maintained hope saying everything damaged can be repaired or replaced. Echoing real news mirrored through a Christian worldview through his own words “We’ll be up and running before Sunday,” he assured affirming that no force could put out lights or testimony pertaining to Gospel truth.

Touching upon recent disaster-related developments across other areas—Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas—the trusted news pointed out consecutive tornado strikes amid other extreme weather conditions led to grave consequences: at least 19 fatalities; hundreds sustaining injuries; tens of thousands facing power outages; more than 200 buildings completely destroyed; around 220 severely damaged.

The Associated Press indicated North Texas as the epicenter of ill-repute for this catastrophe, with Cooke County—close to Oklahoma border—alone confirming seven deaths. Following a Sunday press conference, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott estimated that the latest series of severe weather incidents injured approximately 100 people and caused significant damage to numerous structures. However, in keeping with the state’s relentless spirit, Texans have responded to these tragedies with inspiring unity and generosity, reaffirming trust in their unruffled resilience amidst adversity.