PRAISE GOD DRT IS GROWING!!
So many of you have allowed GOD to work through you and we're thankful to our LORD for you! You have prayed, donated funding, over 6,000 of you have volunteered at disaster sites, written notes, transported trailers, made up "Packs of Love" care packs, worked on tools and equipment, donated tools, equipment, trailers, supplies... and the list goes on and on. We now have 3 semi trailers, 30' mobile kitchen, 30' shower trailer, John Deere Skid Steer, as well as many other trailers that are used as 1st Response Tool Trailers, 1st Response Supply Trailers, etc. ALL have been donated or had money donated for them.
We have needed a property to store these items for quite awhile. The Florida Bible Camp in High Springs, FL. is graciously allowing us the use of some of the property at the camp for our Florida location and we are so appreciative to them! A friend of ours has allowed us to store the items that are in Ohio on his property which is also wonderful! However, the weather in both locations is not good on the tools and equipment and we've been in need of property with barns/buildings in which to store and take care of the equipment and supplies that GOD has given through you. We've also been offered truckloads of new supplies for disaster survivors but had to turn them down because we had nowhere to store them.
Which brings us to the Exciting news!!
After much prayer, research and discussion a 2-1/2 acre estate property has become available in Tipp City, Ohio (near Dayton) This property is in an excellent location - 1 mile from I-70 and 2 miles from I-75 which will make it convenient for deliveries as well as expedient to "get on the road" to head to disasters.
It includes (3) barns: (1) 44 x 74 Pole barn, (1) 30 x 60 two story block barn and (1) two story 30 x 32 barn. It also includes a modest ranch style house (although some work needs done on the house) We feel this will serve the needs of DRT for quite some time. However if there becomes a need to expand more, there is plenty of room for expansion. After our initial offer and their counter offering several times we've agreed on a price of $142,500.00, which we feel is an extremely reasonable price for this property.
This is where YOU come in.... You are a part of DRT and have done so much to help in the past, now we're asking for your help once again. The Leadership of the Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team feel strongly about wanting the organization to continue to be debt free. ALL of us working together can provide a place to house the equipment, tools and supplies that GOD has provided. This will help keep them organized and in good working order so they can continue to be ready to immediately be put to use to help those in need following disasters. This is an urgent need so everything is finalized before the next disaster.
Please pray about giving for this need.
We have needed a property to store these items for quite awhile. The Florida Bible Camp in High Springs, FL. is graciously allowing us the use of some of the property at the camp for our Florida location and we are so appreciative to them! A friend of ours has allowed us to store the items that are in Ohio on his property which is also wonderful! However, the weather in both locations is not good on the tools and equipment and we've been in need of property with barns/buildings in which to store and take care of the equipment and supplies that GOD has given through you. We've also been offered truckloads of new supplies for disaster survivors but had to turn them down because we had nowhere to store them.
Which brings us to the Exciting news!!
After much prayer, research and discussion a 2-1/2 acre estate property has become available in Tipp City, Ohio (near Dayton) This property is in an excellent location - 1 mile from I-70 and 2 miles from I-75 which will make it convenient for deliveries as well as expedient to "get on the road" to head to disasters.
It includes (3) barns: (1) 44 x 74 Pole barn, (1) 30 x 60 two story block barn and (1) two story 30 x 32 barn. It also includes a modest ranch style house (although some work needs done on the house) We feel this will serve the needs of DRT for quite some time. However if there becomes a need to expand more, there is plenty of room for expansion. After our initial offer and their counter offering several times we've agreed on a price of $142,500.00, which we feel is an extremely reasonable price for this property.
This is where YOU come in.... You are a part of DRT and have done so much to help in the past, now we're asking for your help once again. The Leadership of the Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team feel strongly about wanting the organization to continue to be debt free. ALL of us working together can provide a place to house the equipment, tools and supplies that GOD has provided. This will help keep them organized and in good working order so they can continue to be ready to immediately be put to use to help those in need following disasters. This is an urgent need so everything is finalized before the next disaster.
Please pray about giving for this need.
- You can help in the following ways.....
- DRT can use your help with any amount whether its $10. $25. $50. $250.........
- Forward this email on to others in your contact list.
- Ask the Leaders of your congregation if the church is willing to help by sending a certain amount or having a "special contribution" for this need.
You can give in the following ways:
- PayPal on the DRT website: http://www.churchesofchristdrt.org/
- Donating through the DRT "Cause" on Face book (Help Rebuild Homes and Lives of Disaster Survivors)
- Postal Mail: Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
C/O Church of Christ of Melbourne
810 Hollywood Blvd.
West Melbourne, Florida 32904
Thank you so much for your support over the past 5 years and for being part of The DRTeam!!
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