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Hurricane Clean-Up Volunteers Needed
When Hurricane Dennis roared ashore at 120-mph Sunday afternoon,
many were thankful it had weakened just before hitting land. Yet even
somewhat abated, Dennis was still a powerful Category 2 storm that
dumped 3 to 8 inches of rain over Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
The high winds buckled roads, snapped trees in two, and razed houses
and businesses, causing an estimated USD$2 billion in damages. Many
people, still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ivan just
months ago, are discouraged to see their rebuilding efforts destroyed.
The Southeast Alabama District Camp was shut down in anticipation
of the hurricane, and camp buildings were used for relief shelter
for nearby residents. The Monroeville Church of the Nazarene joined
in with other Nazarene churches throughout the southeast and once
again opened their doors to the community for shelter. “We have
a great need to have generators on hand since we are in the corridor
of hurricanes,” shared Pastor Freddie Lindsey. “In the
last week I have had over 100 requests for help with generators from
people with disabilities or on oxygen who need assistance. This time
we were fortunate, electricity should be back on soon, but down the
road in Almore, where extensive damage was done, it is expected to
be out for 2 to 3 weeks.”
A woman living next to the Monroeville Church has two trees in her
yard that are tilting dangerously with the roots popping out of the
ground. Church members have tried to help prop up the trees but they
really need to be taken out. The woman does not have the means to
repair them herself and has no insurance. Additionally, her porch
has extensive damage and her roof leaks from multiple trees hitting
her home in both hurricanes. This is just one example of the tremendous
rehabilitation needs facing the area.
Volunteers are urgently needed for any length of time. Primary skills
needed are roofers and individuals with chain saws that can help cut
down trees. The Monroeville Nazarene Church will provide army cots
and bedding; volunteers are responsible for their own food. If you
are interested in volunteering, please contact Pastor Freddie Lindsey
at 251-362-1289. Other items needed are tarps, Crisis Care Kits, and
generators, or funds to purchase these items. If you are unable to
volunteer but would like to help in relief efforts, donations of any
amount would be greatly appreciated.
Persons and churches wishing to make a donation for relief efforts
can mark their checks “Hurricane Dennis Relief ACM1794.”
 On-line
using VISA or MasterCard- OR In the US, make checks payable to: General Treasurer
- and mail to:
General Treasurer
6401 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64131
- In Canada, make checks payable to: Church of the Nazarene
- and mail to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3
All donations remitted through NCM and the General Treasurers Office
will receive 10% Mission Special credit if the local church is identified.
NCM is the liaison between the pressing needs of the world and the
individuals that are committed to making a difference. We understand
that you may not be able to respond to every need. However, we want
to keep you informed of the opportunities for your involvement in
projects such as this. Every project deserves your individual consideration.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2005
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