Sunday September 25th
Hey Everyone!! So many have been asking me about what our church can do concerning those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. These are the times that I am proud to be a part of a denomination. Why? Because what we are unable to do individually we areable to do corporately. As many of you know we are a part of the Church of God, Cleveland, TN denomination. Each month we give a total of 15% of tithe dollars to the Church of God for several reasons. (I will go into all that another day) Here is what we have been a part of so far:
Disaster Relief A.M. Update - September 13, 2005
9/13/05
Church of God Disaster Relief Daily Update
The Disaster Relief Command Center, located in the Communications Department of the International Offices in Cleveland, Tenn., has received approximately 250 calls. The outpouring of compassion from these callers is overwhelming. People are offering their homes, finances, labor and skills, job placement and life sustaining products.
Our toll free number is 1-800-323-7264.
***CONTINUED URGENT NEEDS***
1. Tents for housing non-evacuated survivors and on-site volunteers. Any size in good condition, but please no leaks or holes.
2. Food Canteens are needed at several sites to feed hot meals to survivors.
CALL NOW
1-800-323-7264
Disaster Relief efforts since the weekend:
Operation Compassion: * Delivered 36 trucks of disaster relief supplies - total trucks delivered in 11 days = 213 * Total Disaster Relief Sites: 45 * 24 sites distributing food, water, ice, blankets, etc. * 9 sites serving to house evacuees * 6 sites serving hot meals (some serve 1200 per meal) * 2 serving to stage and house volunteers * 2 sites with Medical Clinics * 2 sites serving as regional warehouses * 1 site Coordinating
* Approximately 7,500 volunteers working on site throughout AL, MS and LA * Colorado's Governor donated 2 semi trucks of relief supplies * Vermont's Governor donated 17 semi trucks of relief supplies
Chaplain's Commission: * 6 Chaplain/Volunteer teams leaving this week *Corporate Chaplain orchestrates donation of 40 pallets of disaster relief products
Men/Women of Action and People for Care and Learning: * On Site Command Post located in Biloxi, MS * Multiple teams on the ground working to clear debris * Approximately 100 volunteers on the ground * Continues disaster relief supply collection at Pathway Bookstore in Cleveland, TN
Ministerial Care: * Immediate Critical Counseling Hotline 800-762-5656 * Critical Incident Stress Management available on site when requested * Providing short and long term counseling for Ministerial families
Spirit Care: * Providing transportation for retired Ministerial families out of disaster zone * Help to provide specific needs of retired Ministerial families
Church of God Theological Seminary: * 1 Student team left Saturday for disaster center * 4 student teams will leave this week
Lee University - The Leonard Center: * Assessment Team comprised of 20 students and faculty visited Gulf Coast region * 200 students signed up for service trips to the Gulf Coast Region throughout the school year (probably 20 students at a time)
This area is updated twice a day. To see the latest news from the Church of God efforts go to www.ChurchofGod.cc and look at the latest news.
As you can see we have done a lot just by being a part of something bigger than us.
What we are going to do locally:
On Sunday September 25th our church has pleged to give $5 for each person that attends church that Sunday Morning. That's right $5 per person. (Let's do some math...100 people in attendance Sunday September 25th=$500 toward Relief Efforts.) So, I am asking all of you to PACK THE BUILDING OUT!!! All those friends you have tried to get to come see our exciting church...now is the greatest opportunity possible.
We are also planning, along with Bishop March Campbell's church (New Covenant Church of God), to take a team to a church hit by this hurricane and help rebuild. This effort will take several of our men and women so start planning TODAY. I will have more details to follow.
I will post tomorrow a list of items that are needed to be donated. Redemption World Outreach Center has brought several families from the hit area to the upstate. They are need of supplies. So, check back tomorrow for a list of things you can bring on September 25th.
We are having a Block Market Day on October 1st. This is a time for you to join with close to 30 other families in a day of food, fun, and live entertainment. You can bring all your yard sale stuff and buy a table for $5. Contact Julie Smith for a table. After the Market Day the Salvation Army will have a mobile there to take all unsold merchandise to help those families affected by Katrina. (don't you hate to have to bring stuff back home from a yard sale? Well, this day you don't have too...just give it to charity.)
As you can see, (I know this is long), but we are doing a ALOT!! So, join us in pray for those still struggling. Join us in Helping those who need our Help.
Matt 25:40
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
KJV
Disaster Relief A.M. Update - September 13, 2005
9/13/05
Church of God Disaster Relief Daily Update
The Disaster Relief Command Center, located in the Communications Department of the International Offices in Cleveland, Tenn., has received approximately 250 calls. The outpouring of compassion from these callers is overwhelming. People are offering their homes, finances, labor and skills, job placement and life sustaining products.
Our toll free number is 1-800-323-7264.
***CONTINUED URGENT NEEDS***
1. Tents for housing non-evacuated survivors and on-site volunteers. Any size in good condition, but please no leaks or holes.
2. Food Canteens are needed at several sites to feed hot meals to survivors.
CALL NOW
1-800-323-7264
Disaster Relief efforts since the weekend:
Operation Compassion: * Delivered 36 trucks of disaster relief supplies - total trucks delivered in 11 days = 213 * Total Disaster Relief Sites: 45 * 24 sites distributing food, water, ice, blankets, etc. * 9 sites serving to house evacuees * 6 sites serving hot meals (some serve 1200 per meal) * 2 serving to stage and house volunteers * 2 sites with Medical Clinics * 2 sites serving as regional warehouses * 1 site Coordinating
* Approximately 7,500 volunteers working on site throughout AL, MS and LA * Colorado's Governor donated 2 semi trucks of relief supplies * Vermont's Governor donated 17 semi trucks of relief supplies
Chaplain's Commission: * 6 Chaplain/Volunteer teams leaving this week *Corporate Chaplain orchestrates donation of 40 pallets of disaster relief products
Men/Women of Action and People for Care and Learning: * On Site Command Post located in Biloxi, MS * Multiple teams on the ground working to clear debris * Approximately 100 volunteers on the ground * Continues disaster relief supply collection at Pathway Bookstore in Cleveland, TN
Ministerial Care: * Immediate Critical Counseling Hotline 800-762-5656 * Critical Incident Stress Management available on site when requested * Providing short and long term counseling for Ministerial families
Spirit Care: * Providing transportation for retired Ministerial families out of disaster zone * Help to provide specific needs of retired Ministerial families
Church of God Theological Seminary: * 1 Student team left Saturday for disaster center * 4 student teams will leave this week
Lee University - The Leonard Center: * Assessment Team comprised of 20 students and faculty visited Gulf Coast region * 200 students signed up for service trips to the Gulf Coast Region throughout the school year (probably 20 students at a time)
This area is updated twice a day. To see the latest news from the Church of God efforts go to www.ChurchofGod.cc and look at the latest news.
As you can see we have done a lot just by being a part of something bigger than us.
What we are going to do locally:
On Sunday September 25th our church has pleged to give $5 for each person that attends church that Sunday Morning. That's right $5 per person. (Let's do some math...100 people in attendance Sunday September 25th=$500 toward Relief Efforts.) So, I am asking all of you to PACK THE BUILDING OUT!!! All those friends you have tried to get to come see our exciting church...now is the greatest opportunity possible.
We are also planning, along with Bishop March Campbell's church (New Covenant Church of God), to take a team to a church hit by this hurricane and help rebuild. This effort will take several of our men and women so start planning TODAY. I will have more details to follow.
I will post tomorrow a list of items that are needed to be donated. Redemption World Outreach Center has brought several families from the hit area to the upstate. They are need of supplies. So, check back tomorrow for a list of things you can bring on September 25th.
We are having a Block Market Day on October 1st. This is a time for you to join with close to 30 other families in a day of food, fun, and live entertainment. You can bring all your yard sale stuff and buy a table for $5. Contact Julie Smith for a table. After the Market Day the Salvation Army will have a mobile there to take all unsold merchandise to help those families affected by Katrina. (don't you hate to have to bring stuff back home from a yard sale? Well, this day you don't have too...just give it to charity.)
As you can see, (I know this is long), but we are doing a ALOT!! So, join us in pray for those still struggling. Join us in Helping those who need our Help.
Matt 25:40
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
KJV
posted by Pastor Scott King @ Thursday, September 15, 2005
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