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Written by Kevin Cox
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 22:55 |
Moore, Oklahoma Response
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Major damage in Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, including two elementary schools destroyed. At least 120 injuries reported, 24 dead including children.
You have heard the reports and seen it on the news. Your first thought is to load up your vehicle and head to Oklahoma to see how you can help. Don't!
Currently local officials are asking for your help to not respond at this time. Search and Rescue Teams are on location and will be for the next 24 hours as they continue to search for survivors.
Volunteers will be needed. But, please affiliate before responding and do not self deploy!
Here are ways you can help.
1) Pray for the families. Many have lost loved ones and this will be a difficult time for them.
2) Do not self deploy. Contact your sending Disaster Response Organization to see when and where volunteers are needed.
3) Do not do a clothing, food or material drive. Best resources are cash to a known and trusted organization. Encourage others to do the same.
HCRN is seeking the Lords direction in our response. We are looking to do an assessment with in the next few days. Our response will depend on financial support and willing hearts.
Please prayerfully consider a financial gift of any size that will help us to meet needs in Moore Oklahoma.
There are several ways to assist.
1) Become a prayer warrior
2) You can DONATE NOW online by clicking on our DONATE link
3) Or by mail at HCRN P.O. Box 114 Borden IN 47106
We thank you for your faithfulness to the Kingdom and for your support of our mission.
Matthew 25:40
And the King shall answer and say unto them,‘Verily I say unto you,
inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.’
Serving Him, that we may serve others,
Kevin
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 02:10 |
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Oklahoma tornadoes bring death and destruction |
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Written by Valerie Cox
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:28 |
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Rescuers continued to comb through the debris in Moore, Oklahoma today seeking possible survivors in the debris. Massive storms destroyed the town on Thursday, wiping out homes, schools and businesses. HCRN has been overwhelmed by questions and concerns for the residents in devastated in Oklahoma.
1) First we ask for prayer for the families in Moore. There was an enormous amount of lives lost.
2) We are committed until August for the rebuilds in Southern Indiana.
3) We ask that you pray with us as we seek God's will in this situation. We know if he wants us to go to Oklahoma he will provide the funds for to the trip.
4) If you do not have a preparedness plan, this is a good time for you to evaluate and prepare. You can download a sample plan at www.hcrn.info
5) If you feel called to give you can do so online at www.hcrn.info or mail check to HCRN P.O. Box 114, Borden IN 47106
For more info contact Brenda at
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Thank you for your support and prayers. We will continue to post updates on our website.
Serving Him, that we may serve others.
HCRN staff |
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