ICE STORM URGENT NEEDS

THE NEED IS URGENT!!

VERY COLD AND NO POWER!!

We have coordinators continuing with the work in Bridge City, Texas following Hurricane Ike. We now also have coordinators working in Paragould, AR. following the ice storms and we are currently delivivering generators, equipment and supplies to Marion, Paducah, Mayfield and Murray, Kentucky. The phones are ringing constantly with more and more congregations in need of assistance the latest one being Marion, Kentucky.

IT IS VERY COLD- THOUSANDS HAVE NO POWER--NO HEAT......IT COULD BE A MONTH BEFORE POWER IS RESTORED IN ALL LOCATIONS!!

PEOPLE ARE DYING FROM HYPOTHERMIA.

We received a call from Andy Walker, Minister of the church in Marion, Kentucky. He told us that Marion is a coal mining/farming community of about 2500 people. The entire town is without power and is also running low on food. So far he has been unsuccessful in getting any supplies brought in to his church and is desperately wanting to reach out to his members and community who are so much in need. We've also received calls from other congregations telling us about the urgent need of this congregation and town as well as the sad financial condition the town is in.
DRT is going to help Andy and his congregation reach out to their community showing the LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS!! Which means we need YOUR help as well. :) We're a TEAM remember? ;) Lets help our brothers and sisters!!

We are also going to be helping the other congregations mentioned above and there will probably be more added to the list, so please be prayerful about how you can help.

DRT has purchased additional generators above what we already had in stock to loan out to congregations to use but many more are needed.

Below is a list of items URGENTLY needed:

GENERATORS
HEATERS
CHAIN SAWS
FLASHLIGHTS
WATER
CANNED FOOD (reg. sizes for making family boxes and #10 sizes for serving to community)
PASTA
MANUAL CAN OPENERS
"HEATER TYPE" MEALS
"TO GO" MEAL CONTAINERS
BLANKETS
**FUNDING**
The funding will especially help, DRT is purchasing the needed items daily to help the congregations affected. We will also be purchasing fuel to help keep the generators running. An ice storm can be very costly.

To Donate Items: Please contact Laura at: 937-308-2259

For Funding You May Do So Through PayPal On Our DRT Website: http://www.churchesofchristdrt.org

Or By Postal Mail To:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
810 Hollywood Blvd.
West Melbourne, Florida 32904