(CBS DETROIT) – Church of God in Christ leaders are actively supporting people affected by the California wildfires.
Bishop J. Drew Sheard says his team is working behind the scenes to send help to a number of people in California.
He says the support is even more dire for those without insurance.
“I’ve been in contact with people out there, and we’re trying to see what we can do to help them, because from what I understand, the insurance companies have canceled their insurance, so they can’t get any help. The people affected will have to rebuild on their own, and that is sad,” Sheard said.
Sheard helps oversee the Church of God in Christ, the largest Pentecostal Christian denomination in the United States. With a global reach, the organization has more than 6.5 million members.
“We have a department called COGIC Charities. We are ready and positioned to help as many people as we can. Finances, supplies and all that. We have a team working hard to make sure we can help those people.” people,” Bishop Sheard said.
This is undoubtedly a difficult time for many people, but in this time of unusual loss and grief, this faith-based group hopes to provide a sense of joy.
“I believe the year 2025 is the year that will draw people back to churches and develop relationships with God. Even though there is devastation around us, we must have that inner peace, and that inner peace. peace only comes because you have a relationship with God,” Bishop Sheard said.
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