Disaster Response

Here's another brick being laid in the foundation of this blog. Another (good) can of worms when talking in the context of this city (Siloam Springs). Where to begin? I will say that I have heard from many sources that they see Siloam Springs as a city of refuge. Initially I saw that as more of a bunker-like situation, meaning people will come to us. Lately that paradigm has been challenged to include responses to other cities from Siloam Springs. I'm moving quickly here, I realize. But let me also say, there does seem to be a high level of activity in this area to better prepare for local disasters and to also be a city of strength and compassion in order to respond to other communities in our region. The most recent example would be the cross-denominational response to tornado ravished Mena, AR.

The more you learn about Siloam Springs the more connections you will see between it and Kansas City. One of those newest connections is with Crisis Response International (technically in Grandview). There is at least one Siloam resident who has already trained with them and 2 residents who plan to train in May. They have a website. Check it out. I think we will see more and more believers preparing for and responding through God's strength and provision to those in crisis. There is a great harvest there.