Union University in Jackson, Tennessee was struck by a tornado last evening. No life-threatening injuries are reported, but the school’s dormitories and academic buildings sustained heavy damage. Details can be found by clicking here.
We’ll continue with our current series of interviews this afternoon. This morning, please take some time to pray for the school. Give thanks to God for his protection of human life, and pray that the school’s president, Dr. David Dockery, be given wisdom in the days ahead as they begin to recover.
I just talked with David Worley (Volfan) and he was on his way to pick up his daughter at Union. He was thankful that she and the other students were alright. He said he might come home with a houseful of college students. Praise God that his daughter is safe and that God has people like David and his wife to minister. David said that he appreciated the prayers.
Might I ask that prayers be lifted for all the families who have been affected by last night’s storms and tornadoes.
Just saw Dr. Dockery on Fox News. He said every building has received extensive damage. The leadership is meeting today to discuss how to move forward with the academic calender.
Volfan,
We were hunkered down in Nashville (Hermitage) as several twisters missed us by about 3-4 miles.
Let me know if we can provide any assistance, as you take care of the Union students. We would be happy to help out! We not far from you guys.
Chris – 615-545-2693
Chris
Glad to hear you are fine. I never realized how many friends I have in Tennessee. Praise God you are safe and are able to help.
Robin
Thanks Robin,
Pray for those many families that have had their lives disrupted by death and destruction north of Nashville. This same thing happend a couple of years ago to the same area.
Blessings,
Chris
thanks for your prayers. i just got back from jackson. the devastion is more than i can describe to yall. my daughter’s car is upside down and on top of another car. the dorm next to my daughters dorm was rubble. my daughter actually saw the ceiling lift up from the wall in the bathroom they were hiding in, and they actually could see the night sky at one point. it all looks like someone dropped bombs on north jackson. thank God my daughter is ok. thanks God that the others at union are ok. how in the world that out of 1200 students living on campus nobody was killed is beyond me. it was just the hand of God.
thanks again for your prayers. the union family will need much prayer to get thru this.
david
David,
Thanks for the good report. We can truly say To God Be the Glory!
Chris,
We will be certain to lift these families up in our prayer meeting tonight as well as the Union University family. May God bless you all as you honor Him through your ministering in this situation.
By Grace Alone.
Brother David,
Give me a call if you need anything. We prayed for you tonight at church and also Union.
Brother Chris,
If we can help you let me know.
Blessings,
Tim
David,
My anti-spam word was goodness. Most fitting!
God be with you all and the students, staff and faculty!
Ron P.
I picked up my younger son today (Feb. 6) and took some photos of the damage. You can see them at my website:
http://baptisttheologue.blogspot.com
David,
Praise the Lord for His Hand in protecting your Daughter and all the students at Union. This was another Wake-Up call from God to get Our attention, and for Us to get on Our Knees and Thank God.
In His Name
Wayne Smith