Dora-area churches partner to feed community affected by Easter storms

Dora-area churches partner to feed community affected by Easter storms

Kristi Turner said it took a little while to figure out how they could best serve their community some food when they can’t draw a crowd.

But with a few masks and grills and volunteers practicing social distancing, Good Hope Baptist Church and New Temple Baptist Church came together to serve 200 hot dogs and burgers to people in the Dora community affected by the Easter storms. They also served the utility company employees working tirelessly to restore power.

“You feel so helpless when something like this happens,” said Turner, whose husband, Kerry, is pastor of Good Hope Baptist. “We’re just trying to spread a little hope.”

J.J. Creel, pastor of New Temple Baptist, said it was a chance to show love to the community and “be the hands and feet of Jesus” when the needs are so great.

It also was an opportunity to show how churches can work together. The food was provided by Sulphur Springs Baptist Association. (TAB)