PREP-RALLY: CRISIS MINISTRY–March 3rd

“Reaching out to hurting people–everyone wants to do it.  But what can I do?–What do I say?”

That’s what the next Prep-Rally is about.  CISM-7 is a simple but powerful tool that helps prepare you to minister the love of God to people in crisis!  You can receive this dynamic training at the March 3rd, 2012 Prep-Rally for FREE!

BLOCK OFF THIS DATE NOW!  Reserve your free tickets today!

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Get Growing a Community Garden

Get Growing a Community Garden

Ever thought about growing food at your church, neighborhood center, vacant lot for yourselves, neighbors or the food bank? Check out Get Growing a Community Garden and learn how to start a successful community garden.

Learn how to develop & manage a successful community garden. This 3-hour workshop includes three sessions covering different topics. Come to one or all 3 sessions.

Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 9:00 AM-12 noon
Kansas City Community Gardens
6917 Kensington Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64132

Register online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223699

Check out the full details: http://getgrowingkc.org/?page_id=88

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Prep-Rally: Medical & Ministry files are posted!

Check it out under the Media tab.

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Prep-Rally: Communications & Security files are posted….

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Prep-Rally: Energy files have been posted…

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Earthquake Shakes St. Louis

A minor earthquake rocked the St. Louis, Missouri area overnight. Some Missouri residents said they felt their home shaking for 5 to 30 seconds.

There are no reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, which had a 4.2 magnitude, was roughly thirty minutes southwest of St. Louis.

Read more…

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Video Footage of the Missouri Tornado

This is a must see. The first clip has very little video since it was dark, but the audio is shocking.

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2011/05/joplin-missouri-tornado-video/38043/

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Ham operators assist with communication in the wake of the Joplin disaster

Ham Operators stationed at the Springfield National Weather Service are providing communication between  hospitals and assessment teams following the Sunday tornado that hit Joplin, said Ron Kittleman, spokesman for Southwest Missouri ARRL, a ham radio group.

Ham operators started relaying hospital information between the Freeman hospital and the St John’s and CoxHealth medical facilities in Springfield shorty after the storm hit last night.

The storm has knocked out cell phone and landline communications, Kittleman said.

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Prep-Rally: Planning & Packs files are up!

Okay, so I should be in bed…but I got a lot done. All the files from todays Prep-Rally are up. Check it out in the Media section.

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Is it time to baton down the hatches?

http://secretsofurbansurvival.com/918/time-to-baton-down-the-hatches/

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