Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Disaster Relief Needs
I just received this from Ohio Conference:
Pastors,
Last fall I indicated that the needs would continue to come infollowing Hurricane Katrina. They are doing that now. Below is what has come from the OHVOAD secretary. The Lord may lay it on your heart for you and your church to connect with some of these needs. I wanted you to have the full info.
Marwood
Subject: Priority Volunteer Needs
Hurricane/Tornado/Other Cleanup Priority Needs - April 12, 2006
Urgent Need - ROOFERS for Mississippi Gulf Coast
Until a home has a roof, nothing else can be done. Any repairs to the inside remain on hold until the blue tarps are gone and a solid roof is in.
Mississippi needs experienced roofing volunteers now. While there are manyvolunteers in the pipeline that can do interior work of all kinds, without the roof, everything else waits. One experienced roofer that can lay out a roof can supervise a team ofvolunteers to complete the work. If you can do this, contact Robert Sharp at umcoreast@bellsouth.net now.
Tennessee Tornadoes
TENNESSEE -
On April 2nd, severe storms spawned deadly tornadoes that led to multiple fatalities and severe damage in western Tennessee. Assessmentas to the need for early response teams has been done.
Certified EARLY RESPONSE TEAMS requested - from Daphne Moses, Memphis Conference UMVIM Coordinator 4/12/06
"Because the tornados hit in such rural areas of West Tennessee, the organization of relief has been very slow. Our own Memphis conference early response teams have been working since 2 days after the storms. We are asking for early response teams NOW in the Dyersburg, Tn area. We only need teams that have chain saws and/or equipment such as bobcats,4-wheelers, etc to move the debris to the right-away. It is estimated that these teams will be needed for the next 3-4 weeks. Team leaders should call Allen Burnett at 270-554-9405, aburn@comcast.net. Teams can stay in a UM church in Dyersburg, but will be responsible for their own meals."
Grenada
Rev. Cato of Grenada has asked us to share that disaster recovery teams continue to be needed on the island of Grenada after the devastation of Hurricane Ivan. Rebuilding and/or major repairing of churches, Manses, church schools, and island properties due to Hurricane Ivan. Most members of the seven local churches experienced damage to their homes and churches and schools owned by the Methodist church incurred major damage or complete devastation. To schedule a team, contact Rev. C. Stilson Cato, Superintendent Minister by calling 1-473-440-2129 (O & fax) or 1-473-406-8978 (cell) gmeth@caribsurf.com or juditha@caribsurf.com
Heart Butte reservation in Montana
There is an opening at the Heart Butte church for a mission team June14- 30 due to a recent cancellation. They also have openings Sept/Oct (they haven\'t had snow till the end of Oct. the last few years). They need to fill these spots ASAP. Please reply to love2trvl@imbris.com.
Burned Churches
With the recent news about burned churches in Alabama an issue that many thought was over has resurfaced. But the fact is arson has continued even when cluster burnings like those in West Alabama weren't making national news. One such church is Star Hill CME Church, Gloster, MS. Located in rural SW Mississippi, the church burned in Feb. 2003. There are some 50 active members. It is a 7000 sq ft. metal building and significant interior finishing is needed. The windows are in. A framing team is needed immediately, and additional teams are needed for completion of the interior. The only team scheduled in the immediate future is from Salem MissionaryBaptist Church of Fruitland, Tennessee, itself a church rebuilt from arson". Housing is available at the local National Guard Armory in Gloster. Rev.Donaldson is the contact for teams to the Mississippi Star Hill Church. Please give this need prayerful consideration. Contact: Rev. Daniel Donaldson, National Coalition for BurnedChurches - 731-784-5235 dwdonaldson@frontiernet.net
As the cluster of burned churches in West Alabama move into recovery, andif they request UMVIM teams, a message will be sent and also posted at www.umvim.org.
BELIZE SCHOOL:
Received from: Cam Collins, Belize Project Coordinator.The following need was sent previously but has had no response. Please consider this important project as you plan upcoming missions.The Methodist School Principa's cottage in Burrell Boom Village, (about half hour north of Belize City) burned to the ground. The Belize District needs 3-4 teams to provide "love and muscle" ASAP, essentially this is a start-over. Smaller teams are likely better than larger. Local journeymen will be available to supervise/assist. Details posted on www.belizemissions.org. Cam Collins, <cam_collins@topproducer.com>, Belize Project Coordinator,UMVIM / 800.494.0146, call after 6pm CST please
Pastors,
Last fall I indicated that the needs would continue to come infollowing Hurricane Katrina. They are doing that now. Below is what has come from the OHVOAD secretary. The Lord may lay it on your heart for you and your church to connect with some of these needs. I wanted you to have the full info.
Marwood
Subject: Priority Volunteer Needs
Hurricane/Tornado/Other Cleanup Priority Needs - April 12, 2006
Urgent Need - ROOFERS for Mississippi Gulf Coast
Until a home has a roof, nothing else can be done. Any repairs to the inside remain on hold until the blue tarps are gone and a solid roof is in.
Mississippi needs experienced roofing volunteers now. While there are manyvolunteers in the pipeline that can do interior work of all kinds, without the roof, everything else waits. One experienced roofer that can lay out a roof can supervise a team ofvolunteers to complete the work. If you can do this, contact Robert Sharp at umcoreast@bellsouth.net now.
Tennessee Tornadoes
TENNESSEE -
On April 2nd, severe storms spawned deadly tornadoes that led to multiple fatalities and severe damage in western Tennessee. Assessmentas to the need for early response teams has been done.
Certified EARLY RESPONSE TEAMS requested - from Daphne Moses, Memphis Conference UMVIM Coordinator 4/12/06
"Because the tornados hit in such rural areas of West Tennessee, the organization of relief has been very slow. Our own Memphis conference early response teams have been working since 2 days after the storms. We are asking for early response teams NOW in the Dyersburg, Tn area. We only need teams that have chain saws and/or equipment such as bobcats,4-wheelers, etc to move the debris to the right-away. It is estimated that these teams will be needed for the next 3-4 weeks. Team leaders should call Allen Burnett at 270-554-9405, aburn@comcast.net. Teams can stay in a UM church in Dyersburg, but will be responsible for their own meals."
Grenada
Rev. Cato of Grenada has asked us to share that disaster recovery teams continue to be needed on the island of Grenada after the devastation of Hurricane Ivan. Rebuilding and/or major repairing of churches, Manses, church schools, and island properties due to Hurricane Ivan. Most members of the seven local churches experienced damage to their homes and churches and schools owned by the Methodist church incurred major damage or complete devastation. To schedule a team, contact Rev. C. Stilson Cato, Superintendent Minister by calling 1-473-440-2129 (O & fax) or 1-473-406-8978 (cell) gmeth@caribsurf.com or juditha@caribsurf.com
Heart Butte reservation in Montana
There is an opening at the Heart Butte church for a mission team June14- 30 due to a recent cancellation. They also have openings Sept/Oct (they haven\'t had snow till the end of Oct. the last few years). They need to fill these spots ASAP. Please reply to love2trvl@imbris.com.
Burned Churches
With the recent news about burned churches in Alabama an issue that many thought was over has resurfaced. But the fact is arson has continued even when cluster burnings like those in West Alabama weren't making national news. One such church is Star Hill CME Church, Gloster, MS. Located in rural SW Mississippi, the church burned in Feb. 2003. There are some 50 active members. It is a 7000 sq ft. metal building and significant interior finishing is needed. The windows are in. A framing team is needed immediately, and additional teams are needed for completion of the interior. The only team scheduled in the immediate future is from Salem MissionaryBaptist Church of Fruitland, Tennessee, itself a church rebuilt from arson". Housing is available at the local National Guard Armory in Gloster. Rev.Donaldson is the contact for teams to the Mississippi Star Hill Church. Please give this need prayerful consideration. Contact: Rev. Daniel Donaldson, National Coalition for BurnedChurches - 731-784-5235 dwdonaldson@frontiernet.net
As the cluster of burned churches in West Alabama move into recovery, andif they request UMVIM teams, a message will be sent and also posted at www.umvim.org.
BELIZE SCHOOL:
Received from: Cam Collins, Belize Project Coordinator.The following need was sent previously but has had no response. Please consider this important project as you plan upcoming missions.The Methodist School Principa's cottage in Burrell Boom Village, (about half hour north of Belize City) burned to the ground. The Belize District needs 3-4 teams to provide "love and muscle" ASAP, essentially this is a start-over. Smaller teams are likely better than larger. Local journeymen will be available to supervise/assist. Details posted on www.belizemissions.org. Cam Collins, <cam_collins@topproducer.com>, Belize Project Coordinator,UMVIM / 800.494.0146, call after 6pm CST please
