HURRICANE IAN - Update from SGSO (Serving God by Serving Others):
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4, bringing destruction, deadly winds, and major flooding. As expected, it was a historic, cataclysmic hurricane. It wasn't just a weather event. It was (and is) a humanitarian crisis unlike anything seen since Hurricane Katrina. Thousands are displaced from their homes, others lost their homes and all that they possess. Some even lost their lives. The cleanup and restoration of basic services will take several weeks. Those that can get back into their homes won’t have electricity or drinkable water for an extended period.
SGSO began making contact with churches in Florida before the storm, and are in the process of sending tents for the distribution of basic necessities, water, generators, chainsaws, and cleanup materials to the area.
How can you help? We will need volunteers over the next few weeks to help with the cleanup, distribution of supplies, love and support and pray with those who lives have been devastated by Ian. We will give updates as things progress and change. Monetary donations are also appreciated (see below). Everyone can’t go, but everyone can pray for those affected by this devastating storm.
Galatians 6:10 “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
Titus 3:14 “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not to live unproductive lives.”
DONATING FOR DISASTER RELIEF:
1. ONLINE: Choose “SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS” by clicking HERE and when prompted, choose DISASTER RELIEF in the dropdown menu.
2. MAIL: Prestoncrest @ 12700 Preston Rd #210, Dallas, Tx 75230. Checks payable to Prestoncrest Church of Christ, with DISASTER RELIEF written in the memo.
3. IN PERSON: Drop donations in the dropbox in the foyer at the church building. Checks payable to Prestoncrest Church of Christ, with DISASTER RELIEF written in the memo.
You can also choose to donate directly to SGSO @ http://sgso.org/ - click the DONATE NOW button at the top of the page. Questions? Contact Jim Burrow any time.
Please continue to be in prayer for all impacted by the hurricane.