Note from Hartsville UMC Pastor

From Eric Limbo and Hartsville First UMC

I want to first thank everyone who has responded to the crisis caused by the tornado. Your concern and quick response reminds me why I am glad that I am a United Methodist and part of a connectional system.

Next, in evaluating the storm damage, I want to let you know that Trousdale County and the city of Hartsville were extremely fortunate and blessed, in comparison to Sumner and Macon Counties. It appears that the tornado just skirted the Trousdale Country line and left the majority of the county, including all downtown Hartsville, completely intact, except for the occasional tree or limb. The only concern that many people have is no electricity, because Hartsville receives its power through Tri-County Electric in Lafayette.

Once again, thank you for your offers of help and supplies to Hartsville, but I want to make sure they get to where they are needed - and right now that is in Sumner and Macon Counties, which are being coordinated through Hap Hewgley at Bethpage UMC and Michael Welch at Lafayette UMC.

Please continue to pray for the families and all those affected by these terrible storms.

Peace,

Eric Limbo