Beginning on December 10, 2021, a series of tornadoes barreled through eight states in the southern and midwestern United States, one tornado even cutting a path of destruction some 402 kilometers (250 mi) long. These tornadoes resulted in substantial loss of life and property. The state of Kentucky was the most severely impacted.

• None of our brothers were injured or killed

• 31 publishers were displaced

• 10 homes sustained minor damage

• 3 homes sustained heavy damage

• 9 homes were destroyed

• The circuit overseers and local elders are shepherding the affected families

• All relief efforts are in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines

We can be confident that Jehovah has deep compassion for our brothers and sisters who are suffering as a result of these natural disasters.—Isaiah 63:9.