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UPDATE 12/9: Washington, IL Recovery

URGENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEK      
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Your Involvement

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  
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Volunteers are needed for all of this week in Washington. Please share this with anyone who is interested. Contact your local World Relief Representative for additional details.

Work is expected to continue through December 21st.

All volunteers need to register by emailing the following information:
  • Name and phone number 
  • Number in group
  • Date available
  • Equipment you will bring
Email to:
Les Schambach
usa@acwr.org

Click here for photos of Washington.



Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matt 5:16

  Long Term Opportunity to Serve        



Long Term Need - Opportunity to Serve  (approx. 4 weeks)
  • Project Coordinator - Oversee and direct the relief activities for the duration of the project - approximately four weeks.
  • Work Team Coordinator - Direct the field activities of the work teams.
  • Administrative Assistant - Assist with phones, registrations and email correspondence on site.
If God is calling you to serve in any of these positions, please contact:
Thad Heinold  
309-360-7546  
teheinold@gmail.com

  Instructions for Volunteers      



Labor needs:
  • Debris removal
  • Chainsaw work
  • Some Debris clean-up in fields
  • Some moving/packing as needed
5 skid steer crews
  • Skid steer (track-type best) w/ Grapple
  • 1-2 Chain Saws (w/ extra gas, oil, etc)
1 dump trailer pulled behind pickup
  • For use in fields and timber
  • For use w/ skid steers
All Volunteers:  Please bring your own N95 masks (dust masks) and gloves when you come.

Other supplies needed for clean-up work (volunteers can bring these along):
  • N95/dust masks
  • Wheelbarrows
  • Rakes (heavy duty leaf rakes; this work is hard on the rakes so will likely get damaged and broken)
  • Garden rakes
  • Flat & Coal type shovels
  • For Chain saw work:  Goggles & Safety glasses
  • Contractor grade heavy duty bags  

For the most current project information, contact your local World Relief Representative.  

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Download the following for your church bulletin board or to hand out to those who have an interest in helping.

To view recent updates about the Washington, IL Disaster Recovery.

  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
Washington, IL 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 Washington disaster, we will use the extra funds for future disasters.

 


Please continue to pray for the victims of this storm, for the safety of the workers and for wisdom, patience and strength for those directing the effort.

Sincerely,

Jim Plattner, Chairman