It Looks Like an Atomic Bomb Hit Here

Colby Gardner is on staff with the Church2Church Department at Adventures in Missions. Recently, he led an Adventures Relief trip to Moore, Oklahoma, where he saw the destruction caused by the massive tornado. There, he witnessed the power of community in a town torn apart by natural disaster. Rolling down the interstate into Moore, Oklahoma, I thought to myself, “Oh, this isn’t bad at all.” Then I got off the highway and made the decision to visit the residential areas. As I rolled down Santa Fe Avenue and opened my eyes to the reality that hit this town on May 20,...

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It Looks Like an Atomic Bomb Hit Here

Colby Gardner is on staff with the Church2Church Department at Adventures in Missions. Recently, he led an Adventures Relief trip to Moore, Oklahoma, where he saw the destruction caused by the massive tornado. There, he witnessed the power of community in a town torn apart by natural disaster. Rolling down the interstate into Moore, Oklahoma, I thought to myself, “Oh, this isn’t bad at all.” Then I got off the highway and made the decision to visit the residential areas. As I rolled down Santa Fe Avenue and opened my eyes to the reality that hit this town on May 20,...

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Join Us in Bringing Hope to Moore: Relief Trips Now Available

It’s been just a week after the devastating tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, and we know many of you are ready to act.  After identifying areas where we can best serve our Oklahoma neighbors, we are sending relief teams out beginning this weekend. We are working alongside local authorities, agencies, and churches to determine the most strategic use of your time in the affected areas throughout the summer. You can sign up for either a four- or eight-day trip, where you will respond to physical and emotional needs. Be a helping hand and a listening ear to those experiencing...

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Join Us in Bringing Hope to Moore: Relief Trips Now Available

It’s been just a week after the devastating tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, and we know many of you are ready to act.  After identifying areas where we can best serve our Oklahoma neighbors, we are sending relief teams out beginning this weekend. We are working alongside local authorities, agencies, and churches to determine the most strategic use of your time in the affected areas throughout the summer. You can sign up for either a four- or eight-day trip, where you will respond to physical and emotional needs. Be a helping hand and a listening ear to those experiencing...

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You Can Help Oklahoma Heal and Rebuild

On Monday, May 20, the community in Moore, Oklahoma was torn apart by a devastating tornado.  In difficult times, no words of sympathy can ease the grief, the loss of family members, homes…lives are destroyed. During times like this, those of us watching feel helpless. But we are not. You are not. You can be the hands and feet to meet needs that matter. You can sift though the debris to recover precious bits of history. You can help Moore, Oklahoma rebuild.  We are working alongside local authorities, agencies, and churches to determine the most strategic use of our...

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You Can Help Oklahoma Heal and Rebuild

On Monday, May 20, the community in Moore, Oklahoma was torn apart by a devastating tornado.  In difficult times, no words of sympathy can ease the grief, the loss of family members, homes…lives are destroyed. During times like this, those of us watching feel helpless. But we are not. You are not. You can be the hands and feet to meet needs that matter. You can sift though the debris to recover precious bits of history. You can help Moore, Oklahoma rebuild.  We are working alongside local authorities, agencies, and churches to determine the most strategic use of our...

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