Several people have asked about the Emergency Response Team helping some of the many folks in need. We have had a few folks say they are willing to go when I team gets going, but so far we don't have leaders who feel called to this kind of ministry and have some experience and leadership skills. When those leaders emerge we will get together to talk about what should be done where.
In the mean time, we can respond to local and regional needs because of the flooding. Begin to think about ways you would be willing to respond, what you might have to offer in terms of time, skills, experience and resources? Flood buckets can be assembled, American Red Cross training can be taken, a skills bank can be put together.
Several of our trades people have been helping folks without payment because they are so overwhelmed. What can we do to support those trades people so they can use their skills to God's glory but still be able to put bread on their own tables?
Start on your knees and then get up and do something!
One idea in already is a furniture rummage sale with flood victims getting first choice. A way to get rid of your over stocked furniture, while helping people who have been flooded. This project has it share of challenges, but it's an idea. What's yours?
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3 years ago
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Do the trades folks need supplies in addition to bread? Also, can we create a board for things folks need, ex: pump, buckets, food, towels, etc.?
Don't know. Was talking to one who had been doing free work on people's house because they were wiped out and had nothing to pay with, but needed help to fix stuff so they could stay home.
I like the board idea. We need a person who knows how to make an interective one of those.
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