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An early morning tornado ripped through central Arkansas today causing extensive damage in Little Rock, Benton and other communities in the state. First Christian Church in Little Rock was hit and all the buildings on its campus were damaged. WOC has sent a solidarity grant to the congregation to express the concern of the whole church. David King is the interim pastor at the church. WOC is also working with the Great River Region to assess possible damages to other congregations and among Disciples members.