Missions with Don & Rosemary

Pictured with me is Anna Grisham, a member of the Creekwood Church of Christ, and a volunteer. Anna in this picture is in the truck receiving supplies to take people, Anna is also an author and has granted permission to reprint this article she has written. Anna writes the following:

The headlines of the want ad reads:
THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM NEEDS YOU!
TRAINED VOLUNTEERS
SKILLED\UNSKILLED WORKERS
HARD WORK REQUIRED
PAY VARIES
REWARDS PRICELESS!
FOR DETAILS CONTACE; MARK AND LAURA CREMEANS
CHURCHES OF CHRIST DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM
P.O. BOX 247, 314 NORTH MARKET ST.
SOMERSET, OH
(740) 743-2313
www.churchesofchrist.org

WHAT IS THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM (DRT)? Founded in June, 2004 by Mark and Laura Cremeans of Ohio, the DRT is a non-profit organization overseen by the elders of the Somerset church of Christ, Somerset, Ohio, realizing the immediate need of local congregations after a disaster. As coordinators, Mark and Laura say, "The task before us is to bring Good News of the gospel to disaster survivors. Our commitment is to strengthen the local church" (cf. Matthew 28:18-20). Many people, organizations, and the government have their part to play in helping and so do Christians. "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith"(Galatians 6:10) It is the local church that can become the enduring reminder that love and support is found and help given. Therefore, we commit ourselves to work with local congregations to effectively and efficiently serve disaster survivors in Christ's name so that they will find truth and hope." "To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." (Ephesians 3:21)

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO? TheDART is immediately available to the local congregations in the disaster stricken area. The purpose of theDART is to aid the local congregation in re-cruiting and receivingg volunteers to assist with the emotional and spiritual needs of the disaster victims and to assistt them in the clean-up and rebuilding stage. "Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2).

This the first installment of Anna's article. We plan to follow tomorrow with another installment. Pleasee tell your friends about this most interesting and informative article. donchudson.blogspot.com Thank you Don