On July 16, 2025 the Paint Creek UMC, an East Winds District Church, experienced significant flood damage following an unusually heavy rainstorm. The churches’ fellowship hall was impacted by the inadequate sewer drains and road runoff. This runoff left 6+ inches of flood water in the fellowship hall. We are grateful that our historic sanctuary remained unaffected, and it appears that we were able to save the kitchen from damage.
We have had the fellowship professionally cleaned and it is in the final stages of drying out. Before we can put our fellowship hall back together. Here is where we could use help. It has been confirmed that we have no insurance coverage for this type of issue. So, all cost for clean-up and repair are the responsibility of the Paint Creek UMC.
How can you help:
- Financially – If you or your congregation would like to help the Paint Creek UMC during this crisis please send donations to the East Winds Treasurer’s office, please, write – “Paint Creek UMC fund” in the memo line. The address is: East Winds District c/o Linda Squires, 119 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430
- Work team – If you are willing to help on a work team, please contact Rev. Carol Blair Bouse at [email protected] as we prepare to set up teams to go into the church.
For any questions, please contact Rev. Carol Blair Bouse