Stake leaders and bishops,
Below is a brief write up from Sister Kim Donovan, our stake Public Affairs Director, about how she, Dennis Tanner (our stake Emergency Preparedness Specialist) and our resident preparedness expert Julie Milburn, of the Damascus Ward, all participated in an evening presentation on Emergency Preparedness for members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Gresham.
A member of that church had contacted us asking for expertise and ideas on how to prepare for an emergency. It was a wonderful community outreach. We are so grateful for these wonderful stake members who were able to help the congregants of another faith.
The Stake Presidency
On February 15, Dennis Tanner, Julie Milburn, and Kim Donovan were invited to the Trinity
Lutheran Church in Gresham to present an emergency preparedness class. It was truly a night
of loving our neighbors and following our Savior’s footsteps. The three of us ate dinner with the
Lutheran congregation which had 28 people in attendance. The conversations were so
incredible. The people reached out to us and truly demonstrated love to all of us and the LDS
church.
Brother Tanner was well prepared and demonstrated information about storing water and starting a 72-hour kit. Sister Milburn taught about what and how to store food storage. She brought samples and made a 24-hour kit for each person. Julie didn’t stop there; she even offered to help or take people to the Bishop’s storehouse.
It was amazing that people had no idea on how to prepare for an emergency. Everyone seemed motivated to start in a small way with acquiring emergency supplies. They were all taking notes in addition to getting all the handouts which were provided for them. It was a beautiful night with some incredible people who went out of their way to show us love. We felt the spirit as we got to know our neighbors.
Brother Tanner was well prepared and demonstrated information about storing water and starting a 72-hour kit. Sister Milburn taught about what and how to store food storage. She brought samples and made a 24-hour kit for each person. Julie didn’t stop there; she even offered to help or take people to the Bishop’s storehouse.
It was amazing that people had no idea on how to prepare for an emergency. Everyone seemed motivated to start in a small way with acquiring emergency supplies. They were all taking notes in addition to getting all the handouts which were provided for them. It was a beautiful night with some incredible people who went out of their way to show us love. We felt the spirit as we got to know our neighbors.
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