The United Methodist Church of Eastern Congo is appealing for aid as 45,000 people are left homeless by two fires in the Malicha and Bushushu IDP camps in South Kivu.
When St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Memphis decided to create an emergency housing ministry, it connected with church and community partners to fill in the gaps.
For the past 16 weeks, a couple and their dog have been sleeping under the steeple at Cedar Lane United Methodist Church after their car broke down. As the couple sought more permanent housing, the church worked to offer hospitality in all the ways it can.
