Update:  July 1, 2008

Iowa Cleanup Needs

Iowa residents are in the midst of cleaning up after recent

widespread flooding.  There are several ways your

congregation or group can help.

PDA has received a list of specific large items needed to

help with cleanup efforts in Iowa.  The list is available

at

<http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/midwestflooding-ia-equipmentneeded2008.htm>

Only the items on this list are requested at this time.

The PDA Call Center is receiving calls from volunteer work

teams that would like to help in Iowa.  There are locations

ready to receive work teams; the work at this time is

mucking out of flooded homes.  Interested teams may call

the PDA Call Center at 866-732-6121 or may register online.

Volunteer opportunities, including the Iowa opportunity,

are listed at <http://www.pcusa.org/pda/teams.htm>

Clean-up buckets are still in great demand.  There is a

bulletin insert available, which lists the contents of the

bucket and gives shipping information.  See the 2008 U.S.

Storms index for this, and for updates on the response.

<http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/2008winterspringstormsfloods-index.htm>

Those wishing to respond financially may do so by

designating gifts for U.S. Disaster, DR000015.

<https://www.pcusa.org/give/online/project?DR000162>

Donations may be sent through normal mission giving

channels. Gifts by credit card can be made by calling

PresbyTel at (800) 872-3283 or online at

http://www.pcusa.org/pda/donate/accounts.htm.

Checks payable to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can also be

mailed directly to:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Individual Remittance Processing

P.O. Box 643700

Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

Thank you for keeping the people in the affected areas and

those working to offer assistance in your prayers.

A storm system boasting heavy rains and some snow has swelled creeks and rivers across much of the central United

States — especially affected are Missouri and Arkansas. Rivers in Missouri have been cresting well above flood

level, and in many areas have exceeded the severe floods of 1993.  Arkansas is expecting its worst flooding in 25

years.  As floodwaters recede, families will face the daunting task of clean up and debris removal from the muddy waters.