Texas church damaged by floodwaters rebounds with help from businesses and other houses of worship

Church pews damaged by floodwater are thrown out as volunteers rush to clean up First United Methodist Church in preparation for Sunday services in Dickinson, Texas

Calvin Walker lowers his head in prayer.

Senior Pastor Jack Matkin leads the recovery effort as volunteers rush to ready the main sanctuary space at First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

Colbin Holtz, left, and Steven Hanks load up a tractor with damaged furniture, doorways and other items on Saturday as volunteers clean up the church.

Elaine Wadkins greets Pastor James Littleton for communion during Sunday Service at the First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

The church’s damaged pews were thrown out, but the pew ends were saved for future use.

Pastor Jack Matkin leads a song worship during Sunday service at the First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

Debris is left over from the flooded sanctuary at First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

Community members greet one another during Sunday service in Dickinson, Texas.

Dylan Cumberland puts in temporary chairs after church pews damaged by floodwater were removed at First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.

Todd Coleman and his wife, Wendy Coleman, whose home was damaged by floodwater, attend the service on Sunday.

Volunteers ready the main sanctuary space for Sunday services at Dickinson, Texas, church.

Debbie and Charlie Willing stand in the back of the sanctuary, where the damage wrought by Harvey is evident.

Dylan Cumberland sports a Methodist tattoo as he puts in temporary chairs after church pews damaged by floodwater were removed at First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas.