The recent flooding in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is expected to eclipse the one in 1995 that had been the city’s biggest on record.

At least three people have been killed as a result of the flood, which began on Friday. Although Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the city is “still in a state of emergency,” approximately 65,000 residents were cleared to return home. While it will take some time for life to return to normal in some areas, 90 percent of the city’s downtown, which was hit hard by flooding, is expected to reopen by Tuesday.

Thankfully, neither the Wesleyan church nor the pastor’s home in Calgary has “sustained major damage.” Rev. Damian Gonzalez of Calgary Standard Church (Wesleyan) and a few members of the church family were evacuated from their homes in Bridgeland and Inglewood. Everyone from the congregation is staying with family members or others from Calgary Standard.

Rev. Gonzalez did, however, cancel Sunday services to ensure the safety of the congregants. The city is also still under a state of emergency, water use is restricted, and power is off in some areas.

Reports show that river flow is slowing down and rain levels have decreased. Estherlita Griffiths, a member of Calgary Standard Church and the district board of administration for the Central Canada District, requests prayer for those affected by the flooding.

“Please continue to pray for the hundreds of thousands that have been displaced, whose houses have been washed away or damaged, and the families of those who have passed away. Thank you for your prayers and concerns.”