These are from Kate Monahan.  These people were all working on Friday 6/27.  Several churches are represented here.  All were working with Samaritan’s Purse

Monday, June 30 is the return date for both the Petersens and the Stilwells.  The Stilwells arrive in Chicago O’Hare somewhere around 1am.  The Petersens in fly into IND late that same night.  Get ready to welcome them all back to Indianapolis.

This week we sent teams to Columbus, IN, to help clean up after the floods.  Disaster relief can be needed close to home. 

We were working in conjunction with Samaritan’s Purse who were overseeing teams from several churches - some from out of state.  Most of our work focused on removing insulation and then disinfecting the underside of mobile homes - a difficult, dirty job, especially in the heat and humidity.  Who ever thought we could have so much fun doing that?  Thanks to all who went for being like Jesus and taking the place of the servant to the flood victims.  Cassie Vawter is there again today (Saturday) helping Samaritan’s Purse to coordinate some random volunteers that showed up because they had the day off.  Considering all that has happened in Iowa, Wisconson and now down the Mississippi, it looks like there will be plenty to do for a long time to come.

We hope to get some pictures up here soon.  For now, Rachel, who helped out on Thursday has at least a few words and one photo (of Cassie V and Kenny Washington) on her own blog:

Flood Relief in Colombus, IN

    We had many opprotunities to share the love of Jesus in Jackson Tennessee. The tornado’s left behind broken hearts, homes and land. We served at Union University and in the rural area by picking up debris, roof tarping and packing up a family that had lived in their home for 75 years.  God’s devine appointments were clear to us and we witnessed Him answer immediate prayers. Thank you all for sending and praying for this team.  If you would like to join us on a disaster trip please fill out an application and send to us.  

The team is back.  Look for them in church on Sunday. 

Maybe we’ll have some photos here soon!

There are some opportunities to serve in the southern states recently affected by tornadoes.  Servant Senders has received specific requests from Arkansas and Tennessee.

We’ll be trying to put together one or more teams as part of our disaster relief ministry.  If you or your church are interested, please call Cassie Vawter at (317) 917-0450. 

Click on the picture above left to view a BBC slideshow of the damage.  You can also view or print out an application (”pdf” format) to be involved in our ministry by clicking on the link below:

Relief Application

We’ve made some progress on the Our Missionaries page.  You can access it at the top.  On it you’ll find all kinds of links relating to our missionaries, so you can see them and get to know them a little better.  There are also some new missions-related links off to the right that you might find interesting.

We’ve started a new blog for the ministry of Servant Senders.  We are excited to be able to share all that the Lord is doing in and through this ministry.  There will be more to come.