Flood Relief for Texas!
People have been asking how they (and the church) can help those devastated by the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey and here’s what we’re doing: There is an urgent need for Clean Up buckets for Church World Service (CWS) in Maryland. CWS sends out these buckets to communities/churches/families in need every time a disaster strikes so we will be collecting money and items to be used to pack a bucket (see list below). If you’d like to grab your family or a friend and purchase items to be sent to TX please do so and return them by Sept. 17 to church. If you’d like the youth group to purchase the items just send or bring a check or cash by Sept. 17 and we’ll make that happen. Brad and Linda Hirst will be driving the buckets down (and anyone else if we have lots of buckets!) to Maryland toward the end of September. If you’d like to donate sooner rather than later here are two great options:
From the Methodist Church: Donate to UMCOR where 100% of your donation goes to help survivors recover. Donate directly to United Methodist Committee on Relief458 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308 or we can forward your gift.
From the United Church of Christ: Donate to the Emergency USA Fund and marked for Hurricane Harvey. We will make sure donations are forwarded or you can send them directly to: Wider Church Ministries, Financial Services - 6th Floor, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets Supplies:
One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
Four scouring pads
Seven sponges, including one large
One scrub brush
Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes)
One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
One package of 48-50 clothespins
Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
Five dust masks
Two pairs non surgical latex gloves
One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent All cleaning items must be new— all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened. Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment. Snap the lid on tight and seal with packing tape.
For more info on Church World Service go to: cwsglobal.org
People have been asking how they (and the church) can help those devastated by the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey and here’s what we’re doing: There is an urgent need for Clean Up buckets for Church World Service (CWS) in Maryland. CWS sends out these buckets to communities/churches/families in need every time a disaster strikes so we will be collecting money and items to be used to pack a bucket (see list below). If you’d like to grab your family or a friend and purchase items to be sent to TX please do so and return them by Sept. 17 to church. If you’d like the youth group to purchase the items just send or bring a check or cash by Sept. 17 and we’ll make that happen. Brad and Linda Hirst will be driving the buckets down (and anyone else if we have lots of buckets!) to Maryland toward the end of September. If you’d like to donate sooner rather than later here are two great options:
From the Methodist Church: Donate to UMCOR where 100% of your donation goes to help survivors recover. Donate directly to United Methodist Committee on Relief458 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308 or we can forward your gift.
From the United Church of Christ: Donate to the Emergency USA Fund and marked for Hurricane Harvey. We will make sure donations are forwarded or you can send them directly to: Wider Church Ministries, Financial Services - 6th Floor, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets Supplies:
One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
Four scouring pads
Seven sponges, including one large
One scrub brush
Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes)
One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
One package of 48-50 clothespins
Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
Five dust masks
Two pairs non surgical latex gloves
One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent All cleaning items must be new— all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened. Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment. Snap the lid on tight and seal with packing tape.
For more info on Church World Service go to: cwsglobal.org