The massive weather system that pummeled the Midwest and Southern portions of the United States this week has now eased, but it has claimed at least 35 lives and been responsible for wide-spread destruction from tornadoes, high winds and flooding. Convoy of Hope's Disaster Services Team has responded quickly, with relief trucks on site in the hard-hit areas of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Vilonia, Arkansas, on Tuesday, and Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday.

"The food, water and supplies will be distributed throughout the communities by our Disaster Services team members and with the help of local volunteers," said Chris Dudley, disaster services response director, in a release.

According to Dudley, the Convoy of Hope Disaster Services team will continue to identify needs and bring help and hope to those impacted from severe weather.

"We are working with our on-the-ground partners in all states impacted by the storms," Dudley stated.

However, tornadoes are not the only threat from this storm system. Moffett Road Assembly in Mobile, Alabama, found water to be the bigger challenge. The church was flooded as the storm system dumped nearly a foot of water (23 inches reported in nearby Pensacola, Florida) on the community in less than 24 hours. No other churches have reported damages to the Alabama District.

The West Florida District reported Pace Assembly (located near Pensacola) had flood damage, and several pastors' homes were flooded, but details are still being gathered as to the extent of the damage. District Superintendent Tommy Moore added that many churches cancelled midweek services as numerous roads and bridges were flooded, washed out or damaged.

The Mississippi District office reported no church damages at this time, but Pastor Kevin Lucker's home in Kosciusko was flooded and Pastor Tamber Proctor's home in Waynesboro was struck by lightning and burned.

Tennessee, North Carolina, Peninsular Florida, Texas-Louisiana Hispanic, Spanish Eastern, and Southern Latin districts have no damages reported to them at this time, with the Florida Multicultural District unable to be reached. The Georgia and Louisiana districts are currently concluding district council events and were unavailable to respond.

To give to the relief effort through the Assemblies of God Disaster Relief program, which supports Convoy of Hope relief efforts as the AG designated relief partner, click here and type in the words "Tornadoes 2014" in the comments box or send a check to US Disaster Relief, 1445 N Boonville, Springfield, MO  65802. Please put "881001 Tornadoes 2014" on your check memo line.

Correction: In Monday's "AG News," it was incorrectly reported that there was not an AG church in Mayflower, Arkansas. However, Mayflower Lakeside Assembly of God, with pastor Darrell L. Frost, is located in the community. It was learned that the church building escaped harm, although trees were downed. We apologize for this error.