Ottawa Church Stands Strong After Tornado

0:00An EF-2 tornado tore through Ottawa, Kansas last Monday, ripping off a third to half the roof at Transformation Church and wiping out their kids, winged completely. But just six days later, the congregation showed up strong for Sunday service, turning the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium into their temporary worship. But, they kicked things off with prayer, songs, and fellowship, even though the auditorium won't be available next week. Pastor Greg Hall says, they're playing it one day at a time, focusing on staying connected, no matter where they meet. Church members like Steve Geiss emphasize that the real church is the people, not the bricks and mortar. It's just a spot to stay dry. Gathering felt like family coming together after a storm, proving their bond runs deeper than any building. No one from the church or community lost their life, and injuries were minor, giving everyone plenty of reasons to feel grateful. Now, they're gearing up to help neighbors hit by the tornado, while demolition crews already started on the damaged wing.

1:00Rebuilding will take months, but halls hopeful they'll be back soon. Sunday's message hit home, life throws storms, but faith stands taller. Folks can check the church website for ways to give or just send prayers as they push forward. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.