Media lights have largely been turned off, yet the survivors of one of the worst winter storms since 1877 in Texas and all throughout the southern U.S. are still struggling daily to survive. The most vulnerable, the elderly, those with health problems and the disabled, are largely “left on their own” with blocked driveways or fallen trees through their rooftops and now facing the threat of water damage from untarped houses in largely rural areas like Overton County TN. The Public service employees such as those working for the Livingston, TN Road and Utility Departments cannot work on private property. Homeowners are dependent upon non-profit organizations like CEN member Inspiritus, formerly Lutheran Services in TN, are now organizing and mobilizing volunteers quickly today to provide assistance.
For CEN ReadyChristians this is an opportunity to serve!
Sherry Buresh, CEN National Logistics Officer and Inspiritus Disaster Relief Director says: “All disasters are devastating to those impacted. However, those without a means of helping themselves, especially during this difficult time of isolation due to COVID and winter weather, it’s easy to feel truly hopeless and alone. You can never out give God helping the helpless and hopeless. But you can be co-laborers with Him and receive blessings from helping others which far outweigh the sacrifices and labor given. If you have never volunteered before, join our response and discover what I’m talking about yourself. Your housing, food, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) along with experienced team leaders will all be provided. All you have to do is get yourself to the response site and roll up your sleeves. You’ll discover how quickly you become a part of a whole new family of volunteers with the same heart to serve.”
For Christian volunteers this is not only an opportunity to demonstrate for the non-believer directly impacted by the crisis the love of Christ through tangible heart transforming “hands and feet” actions, but it is also an opportunity to share the love of Christ and encourage volunteers with a heart to serve those in need but who have not yet placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to “see” Him and “hear” Him, maybe for the first time.
If someone wants to volunteer: go to www.weinspirit.org then “volunteer” and scroll down to Disaster Relief Volunteer, click on link OR email: Sabrina.more@weinspirit.org
PRAY:
Pray for ReadyChristian volunteers to answer over 400 calls, just today, for assistance in TN who will “let their light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5: 13-14
Pray for experienced chainsaw operators and other support volunteers to remove the sawed tree debris for pickup quickly so that the most vulnerable may be assisted.
Pray for volunteers to use the sound COVID protocols that Inspiritus has put into place to protect the volunteers themselves.
CARE:
Care for those who are affected by and responding to the “Winter Storm of 2021” by offering to support a volunteer who goes to the affected area or for their family at home.
Care for those around you in tangible “heartwarming ways” who are alone and in need of assistance during this extended COVID winter season. Steps to Take during a Power Outage.
Care for those who are in need of the Hope of Jesus all across our nation and beyond who are struggling with the multitude of “losses” all around us such as jobs and relationships long held dear lost during COVID and watch their hopelessness turn to smiles and tears of joy.
SHARE:
Even if you are unable to go to Livingston, TN to help on site, you can still be THERE supporting Christian responders by staying aware of their needs and progress, by preparing yourself and others around you for a potential power outage or other crisis in your area, and by sharing the Hope of Christ with all in need for such a time as this.
Join the Network with other Christians who are praying, caring and sharing the Hope of Christ in these uncertain times.
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