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-Disaster Assistance Mission-Typhoon Haiyan-

Hope everyone had a Super D Duper Thanksgiving. Matt and Marvin will be leaving on Sunday with at least 3 others that are heading to Cebu. They will be joining Katie and Salvador to help with whatever is needed. Each of them will have their second suitcase filled with water purification straws(around 250 more straws). Bobby from CRF is also going, hopefully he can get the plans started for us to help build hundreds of new houses to replace those lost do to the Typhoon. You can help us build these homes we need only 3 things, Your Prayers - Volunteers - Funds.

-Disaster Assistance Mission-Typhoon Haiyan-

Update from Katie she made there safely. "Got to Cebu last night. I stayed at their church/children's home place in the city so I actually got a bed." She is heading to Arapal where she will be working.

Disaster Assistance Mission-Typhoon Haiyan

Photo below is Katie Woodward, she is leaving tomorrow for Cebu. Hopefully Katie will be able to give us some first hand updates and photos of the working going on. Katie will be working with the Arapal Christian Camp. Please keep Katie in your prayers

Disaster Assistance Mission-Super Typhoon Haiyan

We have meeting setup for this Wednesday in Oklahoma City to start the process of sending a group from the Disaster Assistance Mission to the Philippines. Right now we have 3 people interested in going. We will be working with other Churches of Christ groups already setup in the affected area. We need your prayers and also donations to help with this work.

Disaster Assistance - Super Typhoon Haiyan

Hi Everyone You most likely have heard about the devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan. The numbers are just starting to come in and the death toll is going to be in the thousands or more and the destruction is massive. This has not been verified but here is one update I have received(The Philippines Red Cross has received reports suggesting #typhoon killed at least 10,000 in #Tacloban, 2000 in #Samar province Via REUTERS). The Disaster Assistance Church of Christ Mission has already made several contacts and is reviewing how we will be able to help. We are also working on plans to send one of our Disaster Assistance Managers so we can have someone on the ground in the area for a few weeks. We know that there are lots of Churches of Christ and missionaries in the Philippines. The Disaster Assistance Mission will work thru as many of those church programs as we can. Those of you who have followed our mission work know that we keep you updated very well so you can verify where your funds are being spent and if you haven’t followed us you can view our web site www.disasterassistancecoc.com and link to our facebook page where we post updates and photos almost everyday. We also have photo albums on the facebook page of our past mission works. Just sense Feb 10, of this year we have help in over 5 locations, served over 107,000 meals, handed out many semi loads of supplies, housed over 2000 volunteers that helped with cleanup and repairs and have purchased thousands of dollars of furniture to replace what was lost. All of this is detailed on our FB page. We are a nonprofit 501 C 3 mission. Everyone that works with us is a volunteer we pay no one a salary. We are also associated with the Lake Jackson Church of Christ in Lake Jackson TX. The Elders there receive a monthly recap of all funds received and expenses incurred. We do this so there is another reliable verification of where your funds are going. We can continue to do this work of feeding hungry people and helping those whose lives have been devastated by disasters only with the financial support of our brothers and sisters across the USA. You can donate online at www.disasterassistancecoc.com or make check payable to and mail to: Disaster Assistance CoC Mission 402 Center Way St Lake Jackson TX, 77566 “You must each decide in your heart how much to give and don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully and God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8) Please pray for the thousands of people whose lives have been forever changed and for us as we show the love of the Lord to them by just providing a simple meal and a helping hand. Disaster Assistance CoC Mike Baumgartner www.disasterassistancecoc.com disasterassistance@gmail.com 281-881-1876

Disaster Assistance/Colorado Flooding

We are working with the following churches in the Greeley/Evans area and others in some of the outer areas. Westview Church of Christ, Columbine Church of Christ, Windsor Church of Christ,

Disaster Assistance Final Count of Meals Served in Oklahoma

Just a quick update on Oklahoma tornadoes and Colorado Springs fire.

Here at Central Church of Christ, Moore OK thru 5 weeks. 2400 families helped thru the food and supply distribution area 46,207 meals have been prepared and served or delivered out Over 230 work orders completed Between 100-150 volunteers still helping us daily We have lots of volunteer groups scheduled through the first week of August. We now need skilled labors. Also we need someone who can come and stay for a few days that has the skills to visit a house and mark work order with the materials that is need to complete the job. Then we can purchase the necessary supplies to have ready when the skilled workers arrive. Mountain View Church of Christ, Colorado Springs fires Several area churches are working together to help those in need. A supply distribution center has been setup and many work orders have been filled out. Volunteer teams will be formed to help when they are allowed into the damaged areas. Three things that are always needed: Your Prayers – Volunteers – Donations

Disaster Assistance Mission-Mountain View Church of Christ-Black Forest Fires

Update from Ralph(MV Elder). Met with 4 local congregation's, Tri Lakes, Pikes Peak, Castle Rock, & Mountain View. They will be working together to receive semi load of supplies from Nashville Relief. Lisa(Disaster Assistance Coordinator) will be setup at COS disaster assistance center out on Garden of Gods beginning today. She will be filling out needs list, workorders and handing out gift cards to those in need. A central location will be establish to serve the needs ASAP. Food prep will be setup at the Mountain View kitchen and deliveries made as needed. The Disaster Assistance Mission will be helping as needed with coordination and funds for food supplies and gift cards as needed.

Disaster Assistance Mission-Central CoC-Oklahoma Tornadoes

The following totals are thru 3 weeks. 210 work orders completed (request for help with cleanup or repairs form homeowners) 29 work orders in-progress 75 Acre horse farm being cleaned up 150 unit mobile home park being cleaned up 1500+ families have received food and supplies from distribution area here at Central 35,894 meals served or delivered This mission associated with the Lake Jackson Church of Christ, Lake Jackson TX needs only three things to continue this work. YOU’RE PRAYERS – VOLUNTEERS - FUNDS

Disaster Assistance/Central CoC/Moore OK Tornadoes

Today we again had lots of volunteers out working and some of them working on the church here. Because of the roof damage there is black mold in the upstairs classrooms so the drywall has to come out. Today we served 1803 meals and handed out lots of other supplies. The following is a list posted by Central of items needed we can add small bags of chips and snack cakes for the lunches. Our current needs: jelly, tissues, size 5 and 6 diapers, nail clippers, manual can openers, hairspray, tweezers, dust pans, regular household brooms, toilet bowl cleaner, bug spray, denture cleaner, new bath towels, and wash cloths, tarps, Gatorade, Pull ups, small sewing kits, men and women's shaving cream, cooking oil, extension cords, all sizes of complete sheet sets, mens large big and tall crew, household sizes of ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Capri Sun drinks and kid's juice boxes, children's sunscreen, children's bug spray, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, snack cakes, rice crispy treats, New baby clothes size 6 months-toddler (especially boys). Drop off on the northwest corner of I-35 and 4th St. Thanks!

-Disaster Assistance Mission-Central Church of Christ-Moore OK Tornadoes-

Today we served 1231 meals, handed out other supplies and sent many workgroups out. We have lots more chainsaw work now after the last round of storms on Friday. The photo below speaks for itself on how busy we have been here at Central. Many thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have helped us accomplish this in only 10 days. We can continue to do this work of feeding hungry people, giving them a few supplies and helping with cleanup those who have been devastated by disasters only with the prayers, financial support and volunteers of our brothers and sisters across the U.S.

Moore OK Tornado 1st Week Report

Disaster Assistance Mission-Central Church of Christ-Moore OK Tornado- End of 1st week report. 16,221 meals prepared and handed out or delivered, 70 homeowners helped with cleanup or repairs, many families help with food, personal items, new cloths and cleaning supplies, 450-500 volunteers have been here at Central and helped with the above.

Disaster Assistance West Texas Update

1. Disaster Assistance church of Christ that has served so many meals will likely finish up in about June 8. Not etched in stone. If you are coming after that, we can arrange for cold cuts, kolaches, etc. We won't let you go hungry. Also, we have the shower trailer through July 7. After that, it will likely be gone. 2. Distribution Center (Village, Tent City)--we have a target date of JUNE 21 to shut it down. If I have set aside a date after that for you to come and help, I will try to get back with you in the next few days to see what might still need doing. 3. The City Hotline 254-826-7550 will need help for a long time. We do not control them, nor do we really have any say at all in what they do. But, they seem to be doing good work. At this point, any donation of goods will end up going somewhere else. If you have it loaded up, you can bring it. Otherwise, divert to Moore, OK or similar. We will be helping with ongoing financial needs for months to come. Also, we are part of a joint venture that hopefully will raze 80 or so homes for those who cannot afford it. We are financing, not running the equipment. Things have been moving very quickly the last few days. I am trying to stay ahead, but I know that I am losing. Time is on my side, however. IF, He is willing. I know that I am leaving something out. Sorry about that. Thanks to all the volunteers--Brenda and her crew, Mae and Tom, Southside cleaning crew, and on and on. There have been thousands of hours volunteered. Thank you all. May God bless and keep you. Tom(West CoC Elder)

Disaster Assistance/Moore Tornado

Below photos: Early morning preparing bags for the lunches and a group that came today helping us cook smoked sausage and work crews loaded ready to help homeowner cleanup.

Disaster Assistance Moore OK Tornado

I arrived here at 6:30 AM today. It has been a very busy day so far. Have been taking meals, water and other supplies out into the damage areas all day. Around 20 of the Central members had damage(minor to total destruction). With the rain yesterday we found out the Central Church building had some roof damage. Will update again later tonight. Photo below is volunteers preparing the lunches to be taken out today and unloading semi of supplies from Disaster Relief Nashville.

Disaster Assistance/Moore OK Tornado

Latest update. Just talked with the preacher at Central. Cleanup is starting they have a bobcat coming and we have a group of volunteers coming Saturday that is bring another bobcat with them. I will be arriving early Friday morning to get the meal program, supply distribution and volunteering coordination programs going. I talked to many, many people today that wants to help.

Disaster Assistance Mission-West/Cleburne TX

700 meals served today at West and Cleburne. Photos below are of damage in Cleburne. We are sending another 200 meals to Westhill Church of Christ, Cleburne TX tomorrow. If you are wanting to help with cleanup in Cleburne you can sleep and shower here at West Church of Christ.