‘We will make it’: Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it
They prayed for the gusts to subside and for God to keep them from harm as the hurricane made landfall last Wednesday. Heartache, frustration and uncertainty now swirl in sanctuaries amid sermons about perseverance and holding on to one’s faith. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 23 Photos: Rescues, evacuations continue in Florida after Hurricane Ian Members of Florida Army National Guard arrive on October 2, 2022, in Pine Island, Florida. Residents are being encouraged to leave because the only road onto the island is impassable and electricity and water remain knocked out after Hurricane Ian passed through the area. “We will make it.”IN-DEPTH: Recovery from Hurricane Ian continues As recovery from Hurricane Ian continues, people living in one Geneva neighborhood said they feel abandoned by Seminole County officials.
wftv.comHurricane Ian shakes SW Florida's faith but can't destroy it
They prayed for the gusts to subside and for God to keep them from harm as the hurricane made landfall last Wednesday. Floodwaters swept under the pews, driving the congregation to the pulpit and further testing their faith. She compared the deluge to the biblical story Noah's Ark, saying they had no idea when the water would stop rising. Heartache, frustration and uncertainty now swirl in sanctuaries amid sermons about perseverance and holding on to one’s faith. Rhonda Mitchell, who lives near the Baptist church, said all she had left was her faith in God.
wftv.comHurricane Ian shakes SW Florida's faith but can't destroy it
They prayed for the gusts to subside and for God to keep them from harm as the hurricane made landfall last Wednesday. Floodwaters swept under the pews, driving the congregation to the pulpit and further testing their faith. She compared the deluge to the biblical story Noah's Ark, saying they had no idea when the water would stop rising. Heartache, frustration and uncertainty now swirl in sanctuaries amid sermons about perseverance and holding on to one’s faith. Rhonda Mitchell, who lives near the Baptist church, said all she had left was her faith in God.
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