YOU ARE NEEDED!!!!

July 4, 2008 -- Independence Day!!
It's an exciting time. Fireworks, Family get-togethers, Cookouts and remembering the reason we celebrate this day of Independence.

There are those who, in a different way, may not be feeling so independent. Many are feeling very helpless and dependent on others due to tragic disasters across the U.S.
DRT is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa working with the Central Church of Christ.

Many of you have already helped with praying, volunteering, making care packs and sending financial donations and we are so thankful to you!!

BUT WE STILL NEED MORE HELP

Mark informs me that they have stopped accepting applications for help from the
community (for now). They currently have over 500 families on the waiting list requesting help to clean out their houses. I just received a call from the Council on Aging in Cedar Rapids requesting help for many elderly residents as well. Many of these did not have insurance.

PLEASE HELP US REACH OUT TO THEM.
Several of those affected are members of local Churches of Christ and several of them do not have insurance.
We desperately need Prayers, Volunteers and financial donations to help.

We can house up to 125 volunteers at a time. We have our shower and tools trailers onsite and DRT will provide continental breakfast, sack lunch and evening meals for all volunteers.

If you are able to volunteer, please fill out the volunteer sign up form on our website.
http://www.churchesofchristdrt.org

To send donations: You many do so online through our website or by postal mail:

Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
C/O Melbourne Church of Christ
810 Hollywood Blvd.
West Melbourne, Florida 32904