Serving Christ in a Crisis from E. Central IL

This Site is Dedicated To

The men and women of SSBC, FSBC and the men and women from Lincoln, IL and across the State who have joined them, in giving of their time and labor, to serve others during the time of natural disasters. These men and women provide both spiritual and physical help to those who are in need of help following a natural disaster. They may be running a chain saw or pulling brush, removing drywall or mud from a flooded home or removing what is left of a burned out home. Getting the property, in condition, so that the home owners may start to rebuild their lives. They will pray with the home owner and if the home owner does not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour they will share the Good News of Jesus with them.

Saturday, January 1, 2050

Disaster Relief Schedule-Trips; Training

March 27, 2009

The IL DR Feeding Unit has been placed on alert for the Northern Plains flood disaster.

Jan. 29, 2009

Sullivan Team is leaving SSBC, Feb. 2nd 7:00AM for Southern IL exact location, may be Metropolis, may change enroute. Feb 7th:The team spent the week working in Metropolis cutting up trees and pulling brush. David and Fred returned on Fri. the 6th., "Sponge Bob", and Ed Dean will be returning on the 7th. A tractor w/bucket helped on three days and volunteer help was available during the week. A total of 29 property owners were helped for the week .

Jan. 28, 200p

The Sullivan Team has been placed on standby for chain saw work in Southern IL.

Jan. 1, 2009

There are no trips or training scheduled at this time.

DR Newsletter Update/Alert Status

April 18, 2oo9

Several Southern Baptist DR units have responded to fires and or floods in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, S. Carolina, Georgia and Florida. At the present time no IL units have been activated.

April 1, 2009

Per instructions from IL DR Director Jack Shelby the IL Feeding unit may stand down from their alert notice.

March 31, 2009

From NAMB DR

"Several communities in ND and MN have experienced significant flooding and evacuations over the weekend. It is likely there will be a need for mudout teams when the flood waters recede but that is expected to take a week or more."

March 27, 2009

From NAMB DR

"Floodwaters Threaten Northern Plains"

"Residents of North Dakota and Minnesota have sandbagged their homes and communities and are watching the waters of the Red River rise to heights never before seen. The Baptist Convention Disaster Relief teams in both states are keeping in close contact with Emergency Management, American Red Cross and Salvation Army personnel. At this time Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Kitchens and supporting Shower Units in KS/NE, MN/WI and IA have been activated and will be working towards preparing first meal sometime Sunday or Monday. The IL Feeding Unit was placed on alert Friday."

Jan. 29, 2009

From NAMB DR

Midwest, Central and Northeast Ice Storm

"A major ice and snow storm barreled through much of the US Tuesday and Wednesday leaving a trail of wrecked vehicles, downed trees and power outages.

As the storm swept through the region Oklahoma feeding teams were cooking in two locations, Arkansas teams were feeding in 5 areas and Missouri had one feeding team engaged. Plans are in place to begin moving some local teams out on Thursday to begin assisting with chainsaw work and to assess the situation.

Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois have also reported significant icing from the storm and will be assessing the situation Thursday.

The need for assistance with chainsaw work will be evaluated on Thursday. At this time none of the affected states has asked for assistance from other states. State leaders continue to keep the National Disaster Relief leadership apprised of conditions in their states."

From NAMB DR on Dec. 19,2008

"As this year draws to a close winter storms are pummeling many parts of the country and in New England thousands are still without power. Recovery units have responded in several areas to local needs and our state directors continue to monitor situations as they unfold. At this time there are no multi-state responses underway."