Belleman’s Mission Team Serves in North Carolina
Written by: James Fitterling of Salem Belleman's Church
Belleman’s Church in Mohrsville stepped into the world of mission trips in 2004 when a couple members took part in a trip to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. This first trip spawned a ministry that became known as the Belleman’s Mission Team. Our reach has been far and wide over the last 20-plus years by serving those displaced by hurricanes, tornados and floods across the United States. Additionally, projects have been completed locally for members in need and also working with organizations such as Restoring Hope of Berks County.
In March of 2025 we were called to serve those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. On our drive in along I-40 we saw the damages done to the interstate by the flood waters. The once 4-lane highway is now a temporary two-lane road which only reopened a week before our arrival. We heard a story of a woman who experienced a heart attack but was unable to be reached by ambulance due to washed out roads. The effects continue to be great across the hardest hit areas.
Our group of 10 worked alongside other volunteers of the Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders. Over the course of the week we worked on seven different houses, three of which were in the finishing stages. On Thursday, we had the pleasure of taking part in the Blessing and Dedication Service of those three houses, which marked the completion of those projects. The families can now get back into their homes and their lives can begin to resemble normalcy once again.
This week of service in North Carolina marked the 36th week-long trip that the Mission Team has completed. All of this work is made possible by the continued support of our semi-annual sandwich sales by the members and friends of Belleman’s Church.
Our hope is that by sharing this experience, you might find a way to serve God by serving your neighbors in need, whether they are down the street or hundreds of miles away.
Thank you, Salem Belleman's Church, for your story
Salem Belleman's, Mohrsville
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