💧 A Spirit-Led Response to the Hill Country Floods

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A Spirit-Led Response to the Hill Country Floods

Stronger storms, greater sorrow. Over the July 4 weekend, flash flooding devastated Central Texas communities—including Austin, Burnet, Travis, Williamson, Burnet, Kendall, and Kerr counties—claiming over 80 lives, including many children   . This tragedy hits us close to home. As a spiritually diverse community, our calling is to respond with compassion, service, and unity.

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Spiritual Call to Action

When tragedy strikes, prayer is not enough—it must move through us into action. Our shared spiritual values compel us to help not just with words, but with tangible support: love in motion.

Start small: light a candle, hold the image of those impacted in your heart, speak words of healing. Then act: donate, volunteer, collect supplies. Your love can anchor hope in their darkest moments.

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Ways to Help Locally and Remotely

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Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Managed by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, this fund channels donations to vetted, trusted local agencies.

Donate here via their website: CommunityFoundation.net 

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Shelter & Essentials Drives

• Southern Oaks Church (122 N Valley View, Kerrville): Accepting hygiene kits, clothing, food, baby items. Gift cards and monetary donations online toward their River Flood Relief Fund 

• Salvation Army - Kerrville Kroc Center (855 Hays St): Accepting nonperishable goods and household needs 

3. 

Animal Rescue Support

• Austin Pets Alive! & Kerrville Pets Alive! need fosters, volunteer transport, medical supplies:

  Donate or volunteer via AustinPetsAlive.org 

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Emergency Response & Rescue

• TEXSAR (Texas Search & Rescue): On-site water rescues; raising funds for continued deployment—give at TEXSAR.org 

• American Red Cross – Central & South Texas: Supports shelter and relief. Donate via RedCross.org (select regional disaster support) or phone 1‑800‑HELP‑NOW 

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Meal Support

• World Central Kitchen, Operation BBQ Relief, Mercy Chefs: feeding frontline workers and affected families 

6. 

Corporate & Civic Efforts

• H‑E‑B, USAA, NFL Foundation, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans have donated financial aid and relief goods 

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How You Can Contribute

1. Donate money to trusted relief funds.

2. Contribute goods (diapers, clothing, pet supplies, hygiene kits).

3. Volunteer time—help sort donations, foster animals, assist shelters.

4. Spread awareness so others join the collective effort.

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Spiritual Practice for Healing

Create a home prayer or ritual to hold all impacted in healing light:

• Light a white candle.

• Hold a crystal like blue lace agate (peace) or clear quartz (amplification).

• Breathe deeply and say:

  “May those affected by the floods feel shelter, strength, and hope. May our hands serve, our hearts hold, our minds witness—and our love ripple through every response.”

Speak their names silently, send them peace, then step forward with love in action.

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Where to Stay Updated & Offer More

• Volunteer Reception Center: Kerrville at 855 Hays St — call 830‑465‑4797 for current needs    

• Cross Kingdom Church (Kerrville): Collection hub; walk-in help 

• Verified GoFundMe pages: Use GoFundMe’s official “Verified” section to assist specific individuals/groups 

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Final Reflection

Our community may be small, but our spiritual heart is vast. When tragedy sweeps through our shared land, each act of care—no matter how small—is a healing wave. May your hands, prayers, donations, and presence connect into a blanket of hope for those in need.

May the Church of New Enchantment continue to stand for compassion, unity, and sacred service. 🌿✨