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Archive - Article 43
Executive Committee Funds Flood Relief in West Virginia
6/20/02
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Foundation
& car is all that is left for this family to start over. |
During the recent flooding in southern West Virginia, the Executive
Committee of the Church of God, Cleveland, TN made a sizeable contribution
to the relief efforts. Michael Hartwell, Appalachian Dream Center
Coordinator stated, “Just when the relief effort was at the
most critical, the men on the Executive Committee came through with
the necessary funds and the momentum it provided sustained the relief
effort to its conclusion.”
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House trailor
& debris washed down stream. |
As most everyone is now aware, the recent flooding was the worst
in the state’s history leaving hundreds of families devastated.
Homes, mobile homes, car, trucks and personal items were completely
destroyed. Many families made makeshift housing out of tarps and
rope in an effort to keep the rain and wind from their families.
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Car destroyed
by flood waters. |
Operation Compassion and the Appalachian Dream Center staff were
first on the scene before the West Virginia Emergency Management
team. Bottled water, blankets, food, mops, shovels, pails, various
cleaning supplies and clothes were sent in a matter of a few days.
In fact, eleven semi trucks in all were provided to the relief effort.
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House washed
off foundation. |
In fact, the funds provided by the Executive Committee were sufficient
to continue sending in supplies after the immediate relief effort
concluded. Hundreds of families needed to be sustained with food,
bottled water and clothing weeks after the emergency was ‘officially’
over.
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Cars &
pickup trucks floating down stream. |
"On behalf of Operation Compassion, Appalachian Dream Center
and the flood victims of southern West Virginia, I would like to
express gratitude to the leadership of this great church, stated
David Lorency, Operation Compassion, International Field Director.
“The timeliness of their financial gift was impeccable, only
the Lord knew what was needed and when, when the Committee answered
the call,” continued Lorency.
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House lodged
on side of road after being washed off foundation. |
The Executive Committee is comprised of five men, nominated by
the Bishops Council and elected by the General Assembly, biennially.
R. Lamar Vest, General Overseer, G. Dennis McGuire, 1st Assistant
Overseer, T. L. Lowery, 2nd Assistant Overseer, Bill F. Sheeks,
3rd Assistant Overseer and Gene D. Rice, Secretary General comprise
the current Executive Committee for the Church of God, Cleveland,
TN.
Tim Burdashaw
Communications Coordinator
Anyone interested in donating finances or products or providing
a corporate lead may contact:
Operation Compassion
David Lorency, President
114 Stuart Road, NE
Suite 370
Cleveland, TN 37312
423.728.3932 - Office
423.596.4200 - Fax
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