Tornados Ravaged Oklahoma. Benevolence, Recovery & Rebuilding.

WHAT you may NOT KNOW is that Multiple tornados touched down in Oklahoma on May 19, 2013 in Carney, Shawnee (Brad Pitt~ Born), Dale, Bethel Acres, Norman, Luther, Lake Thunderbird. On Monday it hit Newcastle. We live 1.5 miles from the end of the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma and demolished 12,000 homes and businesses and 5 schools with 377 injuries and 24 reported deaths.  It's residence and people close to the site are still coming to grips with the full scale of this massive EF-5 Tornados Lawnmower effect.  Homes were destroyed beyond recognition.  Others had nothing to come back to not even a concrete pad.  Real lives were lost.  You cannot imagine the feelings of loss and desperation here.  Several links are posted below for pictures/ info on each tornado.  
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/tornadoes-wreak-havoc-central-plains-gallery-1.1349435
http://www.commercialappeal.com/photos/galleries/oklahoma-tornadoes/
http://blog.newsok.com/weather/2013/05/22/information-on-most-of-these-tornadoes-is-still-very-preliminary-according-to-the-national-weather-service-norman/

As the dust cleared in Oklahoma, staggering stories of heroism have came to light:Teachers saved students by covering them with their bodies, and stayed with students until they could be located by their parents. Rescuers even had to pull a car off one teacher who was protecting her students. In re-telling the story to KFOR, a rescuer broke down in tears. "Good job, teach," he said.

Still more first responders came to the immediate aid of students trapped inside ruined buildings. Oklahoma State police Sgt. Jeremy Lewis said he witnessed amazing acts of bravery at Plaza Towers Elementary. "They literally were lifting walls up and kids were coming out," he told the Chicago Tribune. "They pulled kids out from under cinder blocks without a scratch on them." http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/05/22/oklahomo-tornado-help-kindness-charity-good-deeds

In times of tragedy, there is always hope, and hope comes in all forms. For the residents of Oklahoma, hope started with hero teachers, neighbors, firemen and women, police, National guard, volunteers both young and old. And now through the media every part of the country is sending aid, prayers and gestures of good will. And We thank you.  If you would like to go further with your support direct to the needs of the people.  Here's what is needed. 

This is Journey Churches List of needs in Norman, OK.  They are a Rescue Post.  Journeychurch.tv  They are also giving to the smaller communities hit by tornadoes.  This is going to last a week or two.  It's going to take a very long time to clean up and rebuild.

IMMEDIATE DONATION NEEDS

• Grab & Go Snacks
• Gatorade& Water
• Flashlights
• AA, C, D Batteries
• Tarps
• Tents
• Rain Ponchos and other Rain Gear
• Gloves
• Large Plastic Bins
• Brooms
• Duct Tape
• Shovels
• Empty Backpacks
• Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
• Dry Shampoo & Dry Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Denture Care Supplies
• Neosporin

Medical Supplies

• Albuterol
• Nebulizers
• IV Starters
• Fluids
• Gauze
• Wound Packing
• Medical Tape
• Bandages
• Peroxide

Please bring to the Journey Church 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman, OK 73072 ( I-35 and Tecumseh).

Hours of Operation are 9am – 10pm Monday thru Saturday & 1pm – 10pm on Sunday.

Church 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman, OK 73072 ( I-35 and Tecumseh).

Hours of Operation are 9am – 10pm Monday thru Saturday & 1pm – 10pm on Sunday.

I need as many volunteers as I can get to help our crews cleanup NEWCASTLE.  Please  spread the word. 
 4052009252. Thank you. - Brian Maughan, OK County Commissioner

Carney City Hall still needs help

202 N Main St  Carney, OK 74832 (405) 865-2380

Luther City Hall still needs help

119 S Main St  Luther, OK 73054 (405) 277-3833

(405) 865-2380DONATIONS

Donations can be made directly through our online giving page, please mark 5/20 Relief, or at the Norman Campus.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS

Email help@journeychurch.tv

Friday – Sunday:

• 9am to 12pm
• 12pm to 5pm
• 5pm to 10pm
• Closed Overnight
• Mobile Kitchen

 I'd also like to mention a wonderful Facebook Page Hope for OK https://www.facebook.com/hopeforok?fref=ts  that has an on line Auction for items from the Art Community.  Bid on items and pay    on Paypal.