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By Jenn Dorsch-Messler<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Sept. 21 to Nov. 15, 2025, more than 95 Brethren Disaster Ministries Rebuilding volunteers traveled to Johnson County, Tenn., to support 11 households impacted by Hurricane Helene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

John and Mary Mueller returned to long-term leadership roles serving the whole two months with Steve Keim\u2014whom many may remember as a team in the Hurricane Katrina recovery work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The work was possible due to partnerships with International Orthodox Christian Charities and the Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group (JCLTRG), who identified the families needing volunteer support to recover. Volunteers were welcomed with open arms at the First Christian Church in Mountain City, Tenn., which has been hosting volunteer groups since Helene hit the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently the recovery group posted photos of Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers on their Facebook page with the caption, \u201cProgress is being made! Thank you to each volunteer that has taking the time to help! What a big difference!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Jenn Dorsch-Messler is director of Brethren Disaster Ministries. Find out more about this ministry and how to volunteer at www.brethren.org\/bdm<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the homes Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers repaired during the Johnson County (Tenn.) project in the fall of 2025.<\/em> Photo courtesy of BDM<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Volunteers work to repair a home in Mountain City, Tenn., that was flooded by Hurricane Helene. Photo courtesy of BDM<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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