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NYC Churches Respond to Hurricane Sandy

New York churches find ways to serve the victims despite their own losses.

Today citizens of New York and New Jersey awakened to a still-desperate scene. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, power is still out in much of the city and many streets and tunnels are still flooded. Debris is being cleared. Some subways are still shut down. New Yorkers are beginning to look toward reconstruction, but many are still struggling to go about their daily lives. In the midst of the mess, many turn to their churches for stability, comfort, and guidance.

Armin Sommer, pastor of Grace Church in Netcong and Rockaway, New Jersey, said, "Sandy has devastated the area in many ways. Gas lines are a mile long. Most people are without power. We are a multi-site church (2 sites). One of our campuses is without power, so we have consolidated all our worship services to the other site."

New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York, feels the combined weight of their members' losses. Associate lead pastor, Rich Villodas, said, "Many of our members—particularly those in Long Island, Queens, ...

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