DISASTER RESPONSE

Illinois/Wisconsin District will be sending a team to the Brethren disaster response project in Waverly, Tenn., Nov. 27-Dec. 3, doing construction work in an area that was hard-hit by storms and flooding. At least four people have already committed to the team headed up by district disaster response coordinator Loren Habegger, and several others have expressed interest.

The team is limited to eight participants. If you have interest, contact Loren at ilwi.ddc.lh@gmail.com. Deadline for registration is Nov. 12 or when all spots are filled.

Brethren Disaster Ministries will be offering a Children’s Disaster Services training workshop in West Point, Neb. (northwest of Omaha), Oct. 28-29 (Friday 4:30 p.m. to Saturday 5 p.m.) at Trinity Church UMC/UCC, 900 E Decatur. Cost is $55 plus travel expenses to Nebraska. Meals and overnight housing are being provided by the host organization. Additional information and registration can be found at www.brethren.org/cds/training/dates.