Tornado Devastation
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
While the tornados over the weekend have been devastating to so many residents of our state, Oklahoma Disciples have been hit hard. No damage has been reported from Norman, but members from First Christian, Woodward suffered extensively. As of today, we are aware of five families from the congregation who lost their homes.
Associate Regional Pastor, the Rev. Gary Mitchell, dispatched six regional church generators to Woodward yeaterday. This Sunday, Gary will be present at First Woodward to offer solidarity grants from Week of Compassion and the Oklahoma Disciples Regional Church Disaster Fund to each of the five families.
Just now, Woodward city officials are not requesting on-site assistance. However, if you would like to contibute to the relief efforts, donations can be made to Week of Compassion, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 with the notation: Oklahoma Tornado Relief or you may give to the Oklahoma Regional Church Disaster Fund, 301 N.W. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132.
Let us continue to keep all victims of this weekend in our prayers.
In Christ,
Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell, Regional Church Pastor.
Hey friends, I know you have all heard of the tornado that hit Woodward last night. Most of you are probably wondering how you can help, well here is how! My step mom has an organization called Joseph's Closet. She helps provide people in need with clothes and shoes. There is MANY people in need right now! If anyone would like to donate call or text me and I will tell you where you can drop off in Weatherford and we will get them up there! Thank you! Here is my number 580-330-0501. THANK YOU!!!
Posted by Christina Gage McSpeitt.
Chad Nabors offered the shoe store as a drop off place.
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