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As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10  
Greetings!

It'Oklahoma Tornadoss been a little over one month since a series of devastating tornadoes ripped through the Oklahoma City area. Thousands of homes were destroyed and more than twenty lives were lost in this disaster.

World Relief responded immediately by partnering with an organization to provide Family Food Boxes. Thousands of food boxes were distributed to victims of these storms who lost their homes and belongings.

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Each box contains food and personal hygiene items to sustain a family of four for 4 to 5 days. A Bible is also included to provide the spiritual sustenance required in this difficult situation.

Oklahoma Tornados In addition, World Relief provided financial support to an organization that specializes in first response. By studying weather patterns and communicating with leading meteorologists, they are able to anticipate when and where the next disaster may hit. They position their rapid response team near storm locations and, when alerted to potential disaster, deploy immediately with their fleet of  specialized disaster response equipment.

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They were on the scene in Oklahoma promptly to provide assistance to municipalities and local first responders in the wake of the devastation.

  Identifying Families Who Need Help    

Oklahoma Tornados Two weeks after the massive EF5 tornado hit Moore, members of the World Relief USA Committee traveled to Oklahoma to survey the damage and to explore ways to be involved in the recovery of this community. Contact was made with several organizations who are involved in the case management process. This cooperative effort seeks to identify those families that cannot recover without help from others.

 

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This process requires time for victims to apply for assistance and for case managers to review applications and verify financial need. Typically, this process takes a minimum of three to four months to complete. At the time of our visit, we explained the scope of our capabilities and assured them of our desire to serve.

 

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As the process moves forward, the rebuilding projects and the prospect of future volunteer needs is becoming clear. Within the next several weeks, another trip to Oklahoma will provide an opportunity to meet with case management workers to review the needs that have been identified. Through past experiences, we have found this process to be of great value in directing us to those most in need.

 

For more information, please contact:

Les Schambach
(630) 377-5271 Home
(630) 247-5271 Cell
usa@acwr.org  

  Mobilizing our Volunteers   

Cullman Critical to the implemen-tation of a disaster-rebuilding project, is the need to locate a suitable facility to house our volunteers. The search for such a facility began on our first visit to the Moore area. Since that time, a facility has been located and a tentative agreement has been reached regarding the use of this facility for the three month time period.

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This facility offers sleeping areas for both men and women, a commercial kitchen with large dining area, a chapel and adequate parking space for the fleet of World Relief vehicles and equipment. We are thankful for the Lord's direction in locating this facility.

  Worship Services    

Cullman Consideration will soon be given to the options for Sunday worship services. With the closest Apostolic Christian Churches around three hours away, this may require services to be held on site. Volunteers would also have the option of attending services in Kiowa or Wichita before driving to Oklahoma City. These small churches would appreciate the opportunity for more fellowship.

    

  Ways to Contribute   

Three ways to contribute to the Disaster Fund:

1.  Your Local Church
Through your local World Relief representative.

2.   Mail - Send your donation to:
Apostolic Christian World Relief
Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Fund
711 Elm Drive
Bluffton, IN 46714

Checks should be made payable to:
Apostolic Christian World Relief - Disaster Fund

3.   Donate Online
Click here to make a secure credit card donation
Specify:  Disaster General Fund  

If we receive more funds than are needed for the Oklahoma disaster, we will use the extra funds for future disasters.

 
Construction Work Team Please pray for the Lord's continued direction as we seek to do His will as we serve the needs of these disaster victims. As plans become more solidified, opportunities for volunteers will be communicated through the World Relief email.

Sincerely,

Jim Plattner, Chairman