Because of the recent flooding in our area, we have tremendous opportunities for ministry and mission that did not exist before. I believe that when Jesus commissioned us to "go and make disciples" He had exactly these circumstances in mind. So the time is now! Let's go share the love and hope offered by Him, using our hands and feet in His name, to make a Christian difference in the lives of those affected by the flooding. The drying of flooded homes has been slow, especially with all the rain we've had recently. The moisture level in the structure of the house needs to be 15-17% before we can begin to rebuild.

But we do have three projects that can, and need to begin now:

PROJECT 1 (Wallace Run) Furniture moving, drywall removal and cleaning, drywall installation and finishing, painting. This house had about 4-6 inches of water on the second floor (living and dining rooms, kitchen, bedrooms and bath). The first floor was completely flooded and has already been mucked out and gutted.

DAY 1--SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22--WE NEED A LARGE CREW OF VOLUNTEERS TO PACK AND RELOCATE THE SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE, DISHES, CLOTHING, ETC. TO A STORAGE POD OR THE GARAGE.

We will meet at the Four Mile School at 7:30 am and then carpool to the home. Pack your lunches. Coffee and other drinks and snacks will be provided. Please contact me if you are want to join this team.

DAYS 2 THRU ??--BEGINNING MONDAY, OCTOBER 24--DRYWALL REMOVAL AND CLEANING FOLLOWED BY RECONSTRUCTION. "Second shift" opportunities may be available. Please contact me if you are want to join this team.

PROJECT 2 (Mill Street, Montoursville) ELECTRICAL WORK
Receptacles, switches and a few junction boxes need to be rewired. The home needs an electrical inspection (ordered and pending) so power is available and fans, heat and dehumidifiers can be turned on to dry the house. Bob Bauder will lead this team of three or four volunteers beginning Monday, October 24 and will work for most of that week. Please contact me if you are want to join this team.

PROJECT 3 (Locust Street, Williamsport) PORCH REBUILDING AND ROOFING
This project, while not flood related, is part of our community outreach program. The existing porch roof needs to be removed, some structural framing must be replaced and then a new roof installed. Five or six volunteers are needed for this three day project. Work will begin on Monday, October 24. Please contact me if you are want to join this team.

HOUSING AND MEALS WILL BE ARRANGED FOR OUT OF TOWN VOLUNTEERS.
Blessings,
John

John M. Best
1253 Deerfield Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-1943 (home)
(570)337-9048 (cell)
(570) 323-1562 (fax)
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