Recent flooding along the Guadalupe, Llano, Concho, and San Gabriel Rivers has devastated communities across central Texas. Families have lost homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. Westlake UMC is responding with prayer, supplies, and hands-on support—and we invite you to join us.

How You Can Help This Week of July 7-12

🪣 Help Assemble Flood Buckets

We’re creating 100 “Flood Buckets” filled with essential cleaning supplies to distribute to affected homes. Each bucket costs about $75 to complete.

• Donate online to help cover the cost of supplies

• Join us Sunday, July 13 at the Potluck Salad Luncheon in the church gym to help assemble the buckets

📦 Donate Online

Your donation supports disaster recovery supplies like flood buckets, building materials, tarps, and other essentials.

👉 Click here to give now and mark your gift “Disaster Recovery” to double your impact through our Mission Match program.

🧰 Get Trained to Join the Early Response Team (ERT)

Become certified to help on-site with flood recovery over the coming weeks.

• Recertification Training (Zoom): Thursday, July 10, 6–9 PM Register here

• Basic Training (Hybrid):

  • Part I (Zoom): Wednesday, July 9, 6–9 PM

  • Part II (Hands-On): Saturday, July 12 OR Tuesday, July 15 (Zoom) Register here

Once you complete training, please email our Disaster Recovery leader, Jim Balthazar, so we can get you connected with work sites.

Let’s be the church that shows up—when it matters most.

Thank you for answering the call to serve.

—The WUMC Service Committee