Resurrection's Reach & Restore Ministry's purpose is to serve others and share Christ when an unexpected disaster or crisis has damaged the security of individuals, families, and communities.  Reach & Restore demonstrates the love and hope found in Christ through practical and significant acts of kindness, mercy, witness and care.

Joplin Area Update

Rebuilding has begun in Joplin! Please consider joining one of our Joplin teams to assist in the rebuilding efforts. Team participants may paint, install flooring, finish carpentry, siding, roofing or other small construction projects. Whether you are a trained professional or someone who has never done any of these things, we can use you.  For trip dates and to register, see links under Upcoming Trips on the right hand side of the page.

1. Early Response Team (ERT)

   The Church of the Resurrection responded amazingly to Reach & Restore's call to help us equip our new Disaster Relief Trailer in September 2007.  We now have a fully stocked trailer ready to respond to local disasters!

   We are training individuals and forming teams for this ministry.  If you would like to join us, here's how the process works:

   • When there is a disaster the Reach & Restore team is contacted by the incident command center.
   • The "Early Response Team" will deploy when we are invited in by the command center, not before.
   • The team's help is usually needed within 1-3 weeks following the disaster.
   • The team is usually only given 24-72 hours notice for the request to help.
   • Once the official request is received, notification is sent out to the "Early Response Calling List" for help.
   • The team deploys from Resurrection with the Reach & Restore Trailer with the volunteers who respond to the call.

   To join the Early Response Regional Disaster Relief Team, and be added to the calling list, sign-up for the "Volunteer Opportunity" to the right, or contact Jerry O'Donnell jerry@pandjpartners.com or 913-491-4783/

   

2. Chainsaw Brigade

   Resurrection's Reach & Restore ministry has started a new team to help respond with local relief, including tornados, ice storms, and other disasters.  The first step of disaster relief is often debris removal.  Little work can be done until the debris is cleared for emergency vehicles and construction teams. 

   In response to this need, we are training teams on chainsaw operation, safety, and maintenance. The teams can then be deployed following a local disaster or storm.  For upcoming training dates, review the upcoming events to the right or contact us at the information below.

   For more information about joining the Chainsaw Brigade please contact Dick Baumgartner at rbaumgartner@kc.surewest.net  or 913-488-7065.

   

3. Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T)

   As a part of Resurrection Reach & Restore's goal to become first responders in the aftermath of natural disasters and crisis, we are now forming C.E.R.T. Teams. These Community Emergency Response Teams (C.E.R.T.) go through thorough training exercises to learn how to respond in a disaster.  For upcoming training, please review event dates to the right or contact us at the information below.

   To learn more about C.E.R.T. Training at Resurrection please contact Jerry O'Donnell at jerry@pandjpartners.com or 913-491-4783.

   

4. Local & Regional Reconstruction and Rebuilding Trips

   Participate in a disaster relief trip as the need arises. There will be day trips and multiday trips, depending on the context. Trips are open to ages 16 and older, but there is variation based on the disaster phase and training required. Check back frequently for up to date information on trips.

For more information or questions about how you can get involved in Resurrection Reach and Restore contact Becky Larsen at becky.larsen@sylvanks.com or 913-402-6701.