Wow, it has been awhile since I posted last. The storm Sandy came in to town and I feel like I haven't stopped since. I praise God that our area was only slightly damaged from the storm. While I was at work our call volume went up slightly in Washington DC, but we were spared from flooding and wide spread damage. This was not the case for our members in New Jersey. Many of our folks have been tirelessly working at their stations since the storm. I had a chance to talk with Russ Stammer, an International Board member and Regional Director. He related a story from the storm. Russ's son recently joined the volunteer department and commented on how slow it was. Russ told him to be carefull what he wished for, it just might happen. Several days later they were working the storm. Russ's son was on a different engine, when they saw each other his son looked exhausted. Russ just laughed and reminded him of his statement. I am so thankful for our members who faithfully serve their communities by being first responders. What a blessing to know our members are being salt and light in their departments. I love hearing the stories of how other members who see their testamony throughout the years go to them when they need help. I pray that our members would continue to learn the Bible that they might be able to share it with others when they need it most. II Timothy 2:15 - "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
Missions Project
Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Squad
I just returned from a quick visit to New Jersey to survey the damage and see if there was anything FCFInternational could do to help. Russ Stammer had told us of a need for the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Squad. We went over to their building and I could not believe what I saw. The stories of what happened to them are just as bad as the building looks. I thank God that they are all right. Seven of them almost lost their lives when the boat they were using to escape got pulled under a tractor trailer. They were not on the river, they were driving up Moonachie drive when it happened. This department had 5 vehicles and several support vehicles housed in a small building. When the Levi broke they all had minutes to escape. By the time it was over the water was 3/4 the way up the first floor and was flowing through the building like a river. They have several ambulances that work, several that need repair, and they lost almost everything in the building. They have no idea where their coaches, backboard, and cabinets ended up. To make matters worse as they are trying to get back on their feet, only $3,000.00 worth of aid has come to them.
Please join with me in helping them out. They have done so much for the community, it is our turn to help them out. Let's bath this project in much prayer. Our God is able to do anything. Let's show the members of Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Squad that God loves them and cares for them. Let's be the hands and feet of God. Here is a started list of things they need. I will try and have an address to send the items to. If you send something please enclose a note and tell them how much God loves them and that this is from their frinds at FCFInternational.
Prayer
Money to help rebuild. Please send check to PO Box 490 Arnold, MD 21012
EMS Supplies
-Basically anything that goes to restock an ambulance they need.
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