Sept 24, 2018

 

Dear HFI Reservist, 

You are needed in Lumberton, North Carolina!

As our HFI Reservist team drove into Lumberton, NC, it was not without it’s challenges. A trip that should have been two hours took seven due to flooded and closed roads. In fact, had it not been for a letter of invitation from Lumberton's city leadership, our team would not have been granted access.  When the police officers learned who they were, they exclaimed, "We have been expecting you!  Thank you for coming back!"

As they made their way into the city and seeing the floodwater, team members felt a rush of emotion.  Many had been here in 2016 to witness the devastation brought about by Hurricane Matthew.  However, this is worse – much worse.

If you can join us in North Carolina, please email ASAP by clicking here:  Connie

Thank you for considering this need…and know we are grateful for you!

Jack & Cherie Minton, Founders

• Housing: Plan to sleep on the floor – bring mats/cots & sleeping gear
• Meals: Provided by Hope Force

What you need to do now:

• Conduct a self-assessment: "Is this a good time for me to consider deploying?"
• Pray about participating
• If you may be available, please REPLY HERE to this with the following:

1. Name
2. Email Address
3. Cell Phone Number
4. Date of availability in October (as best you know)

• Prepare your deployment gear & supplies
• Communicate with family, friends and employer about possible deployment.  (They may even want to support you in this adventure. If they want a tax receipt, they can give online on the website and mark in "special notes":  (put your name in here) Lumberton deployment.
• Complete any unfinished paperwork immediately, including a background check, if you have not already done so with Hope Force. (Details to follow, after you notify us of your interest to go.)

If you cannot go at this time, please consider giving to the response – and please pray for these efforts!