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HURRICANE IKE DISASTER MISSION TRIP

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March 2009 - Days TBD - depends on when we get the bunks built

Hurricane Ike - Galveston, Texas September 13, 2008

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What are we going to do on this trip

We are going to deliver Bunk Beds we built In March 2009 to an ecumenical Volunteer Center established by the Evangelical Free Church of America, at their Galveston Bible Church at 424 19th Street, Galveston, Texas and maybe gut out a flooded home.

PREVIOUS WORKDAY PHOTOS ARE HERE:
October 4, 2008 workday photos

October 6, 2008 workday photos

October 10,11,12,2008 Galveston Bible Church Bunk Beds and workday photos

We need Volunteers to go with us to reassemble the beds in the Center and cut out sheetrock in flooded homes. (No experience necessary - all Sr. High's and Adults welcome).

WHO TO CONTACT TO REGISTER TO GO TO GALVESTON

Steve Pearson will be coordinating this trip. E-mail or call Steve Pearson, Team Leader at (512) 280-8901 or Email if you would like to participate in this trip.

As soon as we have the beds built, I will announce when we will leave to take them to Galveston. Hopefully it will between March 9-13, 2009

We have approximately 4 volunteers from Churches so far. Calling all sources for an additional 8-10 more volunteers. Mark Lewis, EFCA Crisis Response Director in Galveston says that after we assemble the beds in the Volunteer Center, we will have a place to sleep. There are restroom facilities??. We suggest you bring a sleeping back and/or air mattress if you are a softee like me.

Please Leave your Home Church in time to arrive at the Galveston Bible Church by 4:00 PM March (TBD), 2009 and by 8:00 AM morning thereafter - we will have long days ahead of us!

FUEL

NOTE: Mark Lewis advises that its cheaper to buy fuel in League City than on the Island. Call Arnold at 717-729-0355 to find best source.

OTHER PROJECTS

Mark Lewis, EFCA Crisis Response Director advises that he could use some help removing drywall from flooded homes after we get all the bunks set up.

GEAR TO BRING

Bring your Woolies - its going to be cold in the Mornings! Ooops - Wrong Trip!!

Gear - click here for a list of helpful Gear

We will need about 8-20 volunteers to accomplish these tasks. We will also need:

1. Battery operated drills with # 2 Phillips bits.

2. Misc hand tools.

Bring what you can, such as gloves, utility knives, and dust masks. Put your name on your things. We will have water, gatorade, ice, and a first aid kit.

Volunteer Roster and Release Forms

Please print out and sign the Release forms attached to the E-mail or found below and fax to me at (512) 288-5595.

Parental Release Participant Release

Weather Updates

Galveston Weather

Maps to Galveston

Route to Galveston overview| Houston area via I610| Galveston Area| Galveston Island Area| Galveston Bible Church, Galveston, TX|

MEALS

Bring your own snacks. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided by the Galveston Bible Church at the Volunteer Center.

LODGING

We will be sleeping in the bunks we made - no mattreses, so bring a sleeping bag and air mattress if you want.

Want to participate?

Please E-mail or call Steve Pearson, Team Leader SHPC at (512) 280-8901 Email or Tary Snyder at 512-892-6800 Email if you would like to participate in this trip.

In Christ's Service,

Singletary (Tary) H. Snyder

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Texas Disaster Response Coordinator

Office: (512)892-6800 Fax: (512)288-5595 Mobile Phone: (512)751-6360