“Good Lord, please protect us,” Compton prayed, with her husband, Del, at her side. The intensifying storm ripped the church’s steeple away, leaving a large gap in the roof. Floodwaters swept under the pews, driving the congregation to the pulpit and further testing their faith. They prayed for the gusts to subside and for God to keep them from harm as the hurricane made landfall last Wednesday. As the storm approached last week, she and her husband found sanctuary at their Baptist church, huddling with fellow parishioners through wind, rain and worry. (AP) - In darkness and despair, there were flickers of light and hope, even for Jane Compton who lost her home and possessions to Hurricane Ian’s wrath.
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