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Our friends at Victory Hill are coordinating a mission trip to New York City to help the victims of Tropical Storm Sandy. If you are interested in serving, please attend an interest meeting at Victory Hill on Wednesday, November 7, at 8:15 PM.
“We are excited about the opportunity and look forward to being the eyes, hands, feet and mouth pieces for Christ next week in NYC. Lot’s of work to do ahead of us. Pray for our safety, witness, resources and financial support.”
Pastor Tim Teague, Victory Hill
Please be aware that we are staying in the Hope NYC warehouse. This will not be a luxury trip and you must be willing to stay in limited accommodations. Two showers are located in the warehouse and will be shared amongst the team.
- Leaving: Saturday, November 10th @ 6:30 AM
- Returning: Saturday, November 17th
- If you drive separately, you may return sooner or arrive later.
Location:
Hope NYC
142-82 Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11436
Cost:
- You will be responsible for meals while traveling.
- Three meals a day will be provided at the warehouse.
Type of Work:
- Disaster Clean-up/ Recovery
- Warehouse Distribution
Things You Need:
- Sleeping”Bag
- Pillow
- Air Mattress
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Flashlight
- Sweatshirt
- Jacket
- Shower Shoes
- Phone Chargers
- Electric Heater
- Power Strip
- Extension Cord
- Bible/Reading Material
- Medications
- Driver’s License
- Personal Snacks
- Please check the weather and pack appropriate clothing for the conditions
Tools Needed:
- Work gloves
- Chain saw
- Gas mix can
- Bar oil
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
- Razor knife
- Safety glasses
- Large sledge hammer
- Small sledge hammer
- Wheel barrel
- Square blade shovels
- Axes
- Lawn rakes
- Large ropes
- Log chains
- Cordless drill and screw bits
- Please mark all tools. List is suggested items. If you don’t have the items, you do not need to purchase them.