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CEN was birthed after 911 to equip Christians to be ready to share their faith in emergencies both large and small. As we remember the heroes of 911 and the unity our nation faced in those days of uncertainty, we long for that same spirit to overcome the disunity and discord we are now seeing on our streets. Watch and Remember 911
As we pray, as Christians, that we would influence others not let others influence us (Jeremiah 15:19) let’s also pray for those being affected by Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, LA and in the wildfires in California, and across the Pacific Northwest. While many cities are on fire with civil unrest, let’s continue to be thankful God has given Christian first responders the heart and strength to work together side by side in unity to meet the pressing needs in these disasters.
Christian Emergency Network’s National Logistics Officer Sherry Buresh (ReadyKY), National Safety Security Officer Darryl Walker (ReadyGA), and CEN National Chaplain Dr. Ed Smith (ReadyTX), CEN National SSO Asst Director Carroll Morgan (ReadyLA) and Karen Walker (ReadyNorthside Church), and Kevin Guyser (ReadyAZ) met at the Glad Tidings Church in Louisiana to assess one of the most damaged areas in the Lake Charles area to support cleanup and and ministry needs alongside CEN partner Inspiritus and other local partners.
Glad Tidings Assemblies of God Church just 24 Hours after Hurricane Laura Landfall
CEN Founder and President, Mary Marr stated, "CEN and Inspiritus are working in unity to help those in Lake Charles, Louisiana to answer the question: “Where is God in all this?" and the CEN ReadyLA “boots on the ground” deployment is supported by our fully operational remote Incident Command Team who are collaborating with local churches and our state and federal partners.
John Moeller (Inspiritus CEO), Sherry Buresh (Inspiritus Director of Disaster Relief/ Director/CEN Incident Commander) and CEN Chaplain Dr Edward Smith collaborate on damage assessment at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, TX. CEN national, state and local teams stand ready to support local churches in the area during the Hurricane Laura relief effort.
When Dr Ed Smith was asked to comment on what he is observing today he said:
‘I’m remembering 9/11 and all those torn apart by loss of loved ones. I’m remembering all the troops that went to serve. But as we remember let’s also move powerfully forward as a nation. As we look to the Lord, we will pull together through the Covid-19 crisis and with Him we will pull through in unity.”
READY
It's never too late to BE READY! Whether it's preparing an evacuation plan, or creating Safety and Security teams to protect the flock, CEN is your trusted training partner at home, in your church and your community. Join the Network to find others in your church, city, or state who are ready to respond to emergencies of all kinds.
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ReadyChurch will assist your church to respond to the needs, like civil unrest or Hurricane Laura, within your own congregation despite the challenges of the COVID19.
ReadyCity will help you lead your Christian community to respond in emergencies large
and small, whether man-made or natural disasters, like Nehemiah.
THERE
Pray
Pray for those affected by Hurricane Laura to find refuge and restoration for their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs. “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10
Care
Care for others, “so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:25-27
Care for those affected, as you are able to respond to Hurricane Laura, join with the CEN ReadyLA volunteer teams to pray, care, and share Christ in Lake Charles, LA. CONTACTUs
Share
Share Christ by standing alongside those in the hard hit areas like the Glad Tidings Church praying the Holy Spirit will come upon them as well as the ReadyLA team.
Acts 1:8
Share your gifts with CEN ReadyLA Carroll Morgan saying you are standing with his team and specifically for CEN Chaplain Ed Smith as urgent needs are poured out. I John 3:16
CEN’s goal is to help local churches raise funds that are kept local.
DONATE to:
CEN ReadyLA (Carroll Morgan)
c/o Northside Assembly of God Church
809 E. Northern Avenue
Crowley, Louisiana 70526
(337) 783 - 3620
mary.marr@christianemergencynetwork.org
john.phelps@christianemergencynetwork.net
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