notes: From VOAD Conf. 1/23/12 Chainsaw teams working in Clay and Maplesville ---------------------------------- From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> 3/5/12 - Message from Amelia via AVOAD Dear AWFC Disaster Responders: For an update to the situation in Verbena, something that would be especially helpful would be folks with trailers and trucks that could help haul away debris. It doesn't sound like the county is going to take care of much of it. Other than that, chainsaws and debris pullers is what is needed and probably will be most of the week. Contact Steve Reneau at Verbena UMC for assignments. (See "other contacts") ------------------------------------- From VOAD Conf. 1/23/12 Chainsaw teams working in Clay and Maplesville ---------------------------------- From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61
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notes: From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> From VOAD Conf. 1/23/12 Chainsaw teams working in Clay and Maplesville ---------------------------------- From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61

notes: From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61
mission: Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” UMCORE Training: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ Warehouse in Demopolis, AL -> Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” UMCORE Training: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ Warehouse in Demopolis, AL Sponsoring resiliency programs for kids in Geiger, Myrtlewood, and Yantley "God's Can Do" and "Kids" 1st - 6th Grade "Renew You" 7th and 8th Grade If you would like to have these programs and you are in their "Areas Served" please contact.

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notes: 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> From Website: ...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships. At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas. Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well. As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher ------------------------------------ 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61
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areas_served: -> Demopolis District - Sumpter, Marango, Choctaw, Hale Counties
mission: Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” UMCORE Training: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ -> Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” UMCORE Training: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ Warehouse in Demopolis, AL

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notes: 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61
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mission: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” -> Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.” UMCORE Training: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/

notes: 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61 -> 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61
mission: -> http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/us/trainingprograms/ Disaster Response Training Programs In keeping with UMCOR’s mission to provide response and recovery to people and communities when disaster strikes, we have designed training at every level—local church, district and conference—to better enable everyone to be faithful to God’s call to bring hope to those who are suffering. It is UMCOR’s belief that the ability to respond efficiently and effectively depends on the preparation of our “heart and hands.”

notes: 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- -> 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -------- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 * View Image * See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22. From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date. SEE: http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 -- Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011 4/21/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642 ================= Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry - http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61

notes: 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. -> 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers. ======== SITUATION Reports - Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011 4/25/2011 http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643 --

notes: disaster@awfumc.org. Download your Volunteer Team Packet & Online Work Team Registration at the webiste: www.awfumc.org Louisiana Annual Conference Storm Center (Baton Rouge): Open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, 888.677.7111. Mississippi Annual Conference Storm Center: 866.647.7486, disastercenter@meridianumc.org , fax: 601.486.4248. Florida Conference Storm Recovery Center: 800. 282.8011, ext 149 UMCOR: 800.544.8583 UMCOR Sager Brown Depot: 800.814.8765 Hurricane update, from the website: Written: 8/28/2007 Nearly 60,000 individuals have received United Methodist assistance during long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast, according to a new report issued today by United Methodist Committee on Relief. “Serving the Least and the Lost” summarizes United Methodist response up to June 30, 2007, to the unprecedented wind and water damage from several large hurricanes in 2005—Dennis, Katrrina, Rita, Stan and Wilma. “We’re at the two-year mark in our five-year plan of long-term recovery work,” said the Rev. Sam W. Dixon, UMCOR interim executive. Multiple Uses for Record Gifts Issued two years into the response, and near the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the new report details the disbursement of the funds and quantitative results of the assistance to families and individuals in the Gulf Coast as well as international aid. In partnership with Annual Conferences from Texas to Florida, UMCOR has supplied direct assistance and established disaster organizations to assist with long term recovery. Funds were also disbursed to local agencies and institutions to serve vulnerable populations. Additional funds were used in training and support ministries to establish and sustain case management staff. International partners helping to restore livelihoods of vulnerable farmer populations in Guatemala and Nicaragua also received grants. The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, the most active in recorded history, spawned 28 named storms, 15 of which became hurricanes, including Katrina, the costliest ever. After the storms, donors to the United Methodist Committee on Relief “Hurricanes of 2005” appeal responded with record gifts to assist those affected. The total giving, over $66 million, was the highest ever given to an UMCOR Advance. UMCOR focuses on a case management approach to long-term recovery, a robust form of recovery considered “best practice” in the field, said Rev. Dixon. Through case management, a family writes their own recovery plan and works with a caring case manager to implement their recovery. Cash assistance is provided for such needs as replacement clothing, medical and school fees, rent, mortgage payments, and home repair materials. Rebuilds, Improvements Outpace Others Sixty-three percent of the disbursed funds have gone to the five Annual Conferences along the Gulf Coast where multiple storms struck: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama-West Florida and Florida. With UMCOR assistance, all five have effective organizations in place to identify and work with survivors, recruit and host volunteer teams, and manage rebuilding efforts. Disbursements have been used for initial relief, cash assistance, case management, and rebuilding. Some 25,000 total and partial rebuilds have been done. The July 20 edition of USA Today, a national publication, said UMCOR home improvement efforts outpaced any other agency working in the Gulf Coast region. United Methodists represented the third largest contingent of volunteer workers in the region, according to USA Today. Rebuilding continues in the region, and disaster organizations will be actively seeking volunteer teams for years to come. Twenty percent of the funds have gone to other grass-roots organizations serving vulnerable populations, including GRACE Community Services, Houston; United Methodist institutions on the Gulf Coast; and other social service agencies affiliated with the church. These agencies serve the most vulnerable in the Gulf Coast as well as persons in other states outside the region. Funds have also been used to establish and develop the system needed to support and sustain long-term recovery, UMCOR’s specialty. These activities include case manager training and support. In addition, volunteer housing has been built to support teams traveling to the region. UMCOR Sager Brown, in Baldwin, Louisiana, played an active role in the responses, shipping an estimated $7.6 million of in-kind donations during the emergency and relief phases. Items included supplies, water, shovels and flood buckets. Full details of the report are available on-line. Additional information about the ministries of UMCOR is available at their web site. -> 4/27/11 from e-mail: United Methodist Volunteers in Mission April 27, 2011 Alabama West Florida Conference The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings. To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org Memphis Conference Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come. To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: 270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers.
cat_notes: -> 4/27/11 removed old notes here: disaster@awfumc.org. Download your Volunteer Team Packet & Online Work Team Registration at the webiste: www.awfumc.org Louisiana Annual Conference Storm Center (Baton Rouge): Open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, 888.677.7111. Mississippi Annual Conference Storm Center: 866.647.7486, disastercenter@meridianumc.org , fax: 601.486.4248. Florida Conference Storm Recovery Center: 800. 282.8011, ext 149 UMCOR: 800.544.8583 UMCOR Sager Brown Depot: 800.814.8765 Hurricane update, from the website: Written: 8/28/2007 Nearly 60,000 individuals have received United Methodist assistance during long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast, according to a new report issued today by United Methodist Committee on Relief. “Serving the Least and the Lost” summarizes United Methodist response up to June 30, 2007, to the unprecedented wind and water damage from several large hurricanes in 2005—Dennis, Katrrina, Rita, Stan and Wilma. “We’re at the two-year mark in our five-year plan of long-term recovery work,” said the Rev. Sam W. Dixon, UMCOR interim executive. Multiple Uses for Record Gifts Issued two years into the response, and near the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the new report details the disbursement of the funds and quantitative results of the assistance to families and individuals in the Gulf Coast as well as international aid. In partnership with Annual Conferences from Texas to Florida, UMCOR has supplied direct assistance and established disaster organizations to assist with long term recovery. Funds were also disbursed to local agencies and institutions to serve vulnerable populations. Additional funds were used in training and support ministries to establish and sustain case management staff. International partners helping to restore livelihoods of vulnerable farmer populations in Guatemala and Nicaragua also received grants. The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, the most active in recorded history, spawned 28 named storms, 15 of which became hurricanes, including Katrina, the costliest ever. After the storms, donors to the United Methodist Committee on Relief “Hurricanes of 2005” appeal responded with record gifts to assist those affected. The total giving, over $66 million, was the highest ever given to an UMCOR Advance. UMCOR focuses on a case management approach to long-term recovery, a robust form of recovery considered “best practice” in the field, said Rev. Dixon. Through case management, a family writes their own recovery plan and works with a caring case manager to implement their recovery. Cash assistance is provided for such needs as replacement clothing, medical and school fees, rent, mortgage payments, and home repair materials. Rebuilds, Improvements Outpace Others Sixty-three percent of the disbursed funds have gone to the five Annual Conferences along the Gulf Coast where multiple storms struck: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama-West Florida and Florida. With UMCOR assistance, all five have effective organizations in place to identify and work with survivors, recruit and host volunteer teams, and manage rebuilding efforts. Disbursements have been used for initial relief, cash assistance, case management, and rebuilding. Some 25,000 total and partial rebuilds have been done. The July 20 edition of USA Today, a national publication, said UMCOR home improvement efforts outpaced any other agency working in the Gulf Coast region. United Methodists represented the third largest contingent of volunteer workers in the region, according to USA Today. Rebuilding continues in the region, and disaster organizations will be actively seeking volunteer teams for years to come. Twenty percent of the funds have gone to other grass-roots organizations serving vulnerable populations, including GRACE Community Services, Houston; United Methodist institutions on the Gulf Coast; and other social service agencies affiliated with the church. These agencies serve the most vulnerable in the Gulf Coast as well as persons in other states outside the region. Funds have also been used to establish and develop the system needed to support and sustain long-term recovery, UMCOR’s specialty. These activities include case manager training and support. In addition, volunteer housing has been built to support teams traveling to the region. UMCOR Sager Brown, in Baldwin, Louisiana, played an active role in the responses, shipping an estimated $7.6 million of in-kind donations during the emergency and relief phases. Items included supplies, water, shovels and flood buckets. Full details of the report are available on-line. Additional information about the ministries of UMCOR is available at their web site.