May 1, 2025 - Six months after Hurricane Helene struck Augusta, Georgia, signs of the storm’s wrath were still everywhere – toppled trees, damaged homes, broken hearts. But in late March, a team of eight volunteers from the Susquehanna and Upper New York Conferences showed up with chainsaws, prayer, and a quiet but steady determination to serve. For one week, these faithful responders – a mix of trained Early Response Team (ERT) members and first-time volunteers – brought more than tools and skills. They brought presence. They brought hope. And they brought the deep, Spirit-led conviction that no one should face recovery alone. Their anchor project quickly became what they called the “model house.” Fourteen massive trees had fallen on the property, including one that crashed through the roof. With rain pouring in, the home had to be stripped to the studs. The team threw themselves into the work – clearing debris, replacing floors, mudding drywall, and eve...