What is the excitement about 1,000 Boots on the Ground for IKE?
The idea for 1,000 Boots developed from a thought from Franklin Olson – you know how he can be when he starts thinking – he wanted to focus on a mission effort that could involve every member of MDUMC and help us all to serve God in a bigger way than just individual or small group efforts. So he tossed out the idea of 1,000 Boots, approximately 500 people, to be involved in something bigger than themselves. The idea to expand our Ike Recovery efforts seemed to be just the right ticket to use. As you know for the last few years we have been taking regular trips down to the coast to help those devastated by hurricanes Rita, Katrina and just last year IKE. So we decided to add a new initiative to our Disaster Recovery effort and make it something bigger than we have ever done. We want everyone to be involved – young and old alike, families, children, friends and anyone else you think might want to participate. There is a job for everyone. We need skilled and unskilled workers, people to help make lunches, cookies, second mile donations, prayer partners… there are so many opportunities to serve. Donna Reed and VBS are helping out by making crafts that can be shared with the people in Galveston, and I am pretty sure Steve Cragg and some of the youth will be coming down to help out, as well.
We will be working on homes that need to be restored, beach cleanup, landscaping and lots of other things. The dates are August 8 – 15. If you can, come for a day, two days or the whole week, we want you to be a part of this great cause. We will have transportation for if you need it and a place to stay if you want to spend the night, but you are free to come and go or stay in a hotel and help the Galveston economy.
Donations are welcome and you can help out right now by going to the website and clicking on the Donate button at the top of the page. Come and be a part of something really special and join with us as we Worship, Grow, Witness and Give in Galveston.
We will be working on homes that need to be restored, beach cleanup, landscaping and lots of other things. The dates are August 8 – 15. If you can, come for a day, two days or the whole week, we want you to be a part of this great cause. We will have transportation for if you need it and a place to stay if you want to spend the night, but you are free to come and go or stay in a hotel and help the Galveston economy.
Donations are welcome and you can help out right now by going to the website and clicking on the Donate button at the top of the page. Come and be a part of something really special and join with us as we Worship, Grow, Witness and Give in Galveston.
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Last night as I watched news reports of the cutting of trees in Galveston, I was once again reminded that wouunds of Ike are still being felt deep within the soul of that beautiful little city. The loss suffered by the people of Galveston goes much deeper than the loss of property. Seeing a woman sitting on the curb crying as her hundred year old oak was cut, made me realize that things like trees and storm damaged homes, symbolize our deep connection to our surroundings and help create a sense of wholeness.
Response teams continue to make the trip across the causeway to show their love and concern for the people of Galveston. Our collective efforts to rebuild the material, helps rebuild peoples soul and shows that we worship a God of new beginnings.
I encourage you to be a part of MDUMC's effort to show love of neighbor by being a part of the Thousand Boots on the Ground initiative. Sign up now, and invite your neighbor to help too.
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