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Small churches
may not be able to implement all of them, but may choose those
which best suit the abilities of their members.
The definitions
are not complete; they are simply examples.
Distribution
of Goods – Groceries, batteries, candles,
toiletries, paper goods, baby items etc. for the “vulnerable
population” (elderly, disabled, single moms, etc.)
Work Teams
– Help with clean up and physical needs, especially for the
elderly and disabled
Advocacy
– Helping people through the system
Needs
Assessment –
Pre-hurricane: This team will identify the “vulnerable
population” in the church and in the neighborhood. Post
hurricane: Small teams will assess needs, minister comfort,
apply first aid, give referrals and direction, and report back
to the appropriate church teams and county as is necessary
Medical
– Be available for first aid, direction, triage…
Prayer
– Coordinated and strategic prayer during the pre-hurricane
preparation and prayer
ministry in the church, on the street, and with the door to
door teams during the hurricane response
Counseling –
ministry to the distraught, comfort for those with loss… and
referring those with severe needs to the appropriate places
Children
– Child care for those whose normal Day Care is no longer
functioning, for
those filling out FEMA forms etc. as well as outreach ministry
to the children of the area
Prepared Meals –
Meals for the community fixed on grills etc.
Hospitality
– Ministry to the volunteers who have come into the area to
work (e.g. meals,
possibly housing, any kindnesses…)
Benevolence Funds
– Funds collected pre-hurricane and distributed where most
needed
Communications and Transportation
– With these areas being very difficult, advance
planning and preparation is needed for getting help to people,
picking up and delivering goods, etc. This would include the
use of ham radio to network with other churches and the county
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