Response to the Texas Hill Country Crisis

Hope, Healing, and Help

We are here to help you navigate grief, move towards healing, and mobilize help for those deeply affected by this disaster.

As we approach the first anniversary of the Hill Country flood, we recognize that grief may feel fresh again for many members of our church family and larger community. Children, teens, and adults may all experience renewed sadness, anxiety, questions, or memories. These reactions are normal. We encourage families to talk openly, remember together, and seek support when needed. Our Pastoral Care, Kids, and Youth ministry staff are available to pray, listen, and walk alongside you.

As the one-year anniversary approaches, you may notice:

  • Increased sadness, anxiety, irritability, or tearfulness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • More frequent memories, dreams, or intrusive thoughts
  • Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue
  • A renewed desire to talk about the person who died
  • A sense of dread leading up to the date, even if you weren't expecting it

For children, grief may show up as:

  • Clinginess or separation anxiety
  • Increased fears about safety
  • Regressive behaviors (bedwetting, needing extra reassurance, baby talk)
  • Behavioral outbursts
  • Questions about death that seem repetitive
  • Difficulty at school or camp
  • Re-enacting aspects of the event through play

For teens, grief may show up as:

  • Withdrawal from friends or activities
  • Increased risk-taking
  • Anger or cynicism
  • Sleep disruption
  • Feeling isolated because peers seem to have "moved on"
  • Renewed questions about faith, suffering, and God's presence

RESOURCES & SERMONS

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