Prayer Breakfast
0700 at BJ’s Restaurant
Hamilton, Montana
O Father, look upon my life and cause all darkness and doubt
to vanish beneath your gaze. Look upon my ministry and banish all barriers to effectiveness
and faithfulness. Fill my life and ministry with your Holy Spirit to the end
that I may this day be led into paths of fruitful service. In Jesus Christ’s
name we pray. Amen.
1. Opening - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
2. Breakfast is served
3. Morning Psalm: 146
4. Breakfast Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-11
5. Breakfast Discussion Topics:
News around the valley
Walk for
Jesus Christ
7:00
am, 4 April, 2015
Community Aid
through Christian Churches; we must to teach our community to fish and to
provide mutual aid to local governments.
Action
Plan
1)
What is in the kits?
Water Store water in plastic containers such as
soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such
as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at
least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical
activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will
need more.
• Store one
gallon of water per person per day.
• Keep at least
a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for
each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).*
FOOD Store at least a
three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select food items that are compact and
lightweight.
Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster
Supplies Kit:
• Ready-to-eat
canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
• Canned soups
• Instant
coffee, tea bags
• Dry Pasta
• Canned juices
• Staples (salt,
sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
• High energy
foods
• Vitamins
• Food for
infants
• Comfort/stress
foods
First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
• (20) adhesive
bandages, various sizes
• (1) 5" x
9" sterile dressing.
• (1) conforming
roller gauze bandage.
• (2) triangular
bandages.
• (2) 3 x 3
sterile gauze pads.
• (2) 4 x 4
sterile gauze pads.
• (1) roll
3" cohesive bandage.
• (2) germicidal
hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• (6) antiseptic
wipes.
• (2) pair large
medical grade non-latex gloves.
• Adhesive tape,
2" width.
• Anti-bacterial
ointment.
• Cold pack.
• Scissors
(small, personal).
• Tweezers.
• CPR breathing
barrier, such as a face shield.
Non-Prescription Drugs
• Aspirin or
non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea
medication
• Antacid (for
stomach upset)
• Laxative
Special Items
Remember family members with special requirements, such as
infants and elderly or disabled persons
For Baby*
• Formula
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Powdered milk
• Medications
For Adults*
• Heart and high
blood pressure medication
• Insulin
• Prescription
drugs
• Denture needs
• Contact lenses
and supplies
• Extra eye
glasses
Tools and Supplies
• Mess kits, or
paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
• Emergency
preparedness manual*
• Battery-operated
radio and extra batteries*
• Flashlight and
extra batteries*
• Cash or
traveler's checks, change*
• Non-electric
can opener, utility knife*
• Fire
extinguisher: small canister ABC type
• Tube tent
• Pliers
• Tape
• Compass
• Matches in a
waterproof container
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic
storage containers
• Signal flare
• Paper, pencil
• Needles,
thread
• Medicine
dropper
• Shut-off wrench,
to turn off household gas and water
• Whistle
• Plastic
sheeting
• Map of the
area (for locating shelters)
Sanitation
• Toilet paper,
towelettes*
• Soap, liquid
detergent*
• Feminine
supplies*
• Personal
hygiene items*
• Plastic
garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
• Plastic bucket
with tight lid
• Disinfectant
• Household
chlorine bleach
Clothing and Bedding
*Include at least one complete change of clothing and
footwear per person.
• Sturdy shoes
or work boots*
• Rain gear*
• Blankets or
sleeping bags*
• Hat and gloves
• Thermal
underwear
• Sunglasses
Entertainment (based on the ages of family members)
• Games (cards)
and books
• Portable music
device
Important Family Documents
• Keep these
records in a waterproof, portable container:
o Will,
insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
o Passports,
social security cards, immunization records
o Bank account
numbers
o Credit card
account numbers and companies
• Inventory of
valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
• Family records
(birth, marriage, death certificates)
2)
5 Steps to Disaster Preparedness
a)
FAMILY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN 5 STEPS
1. DISCUSS the
disasters most likely to happen in your area and their impact on your family’s
safety. Hazards in Montana include home fires, severe winter weather and
storms, earthquakes, flooding, and hazardous materials threats.
2. TRAIN all
family members. Take first aid classes. Learn to use a fire extinguisher and
how to shut off utilities. Do not take the chance that the only person who
knows first aid or how to turn off the natural gas will be at home when needed.
3. ASSEMBLE your
disaster supplies into a personal 72 hour emergency preparedness kit. This
would include food, water, clothing and medications to last you at least 72
hours. You need enough supplies for each family member.
4. IDENTIFY in
and out of state emergency contact names
and numbers and provide copies to each family member. Post a copy near your
phone and put copies in your 72 hour disaster supplies kit. When local phone
service is out, family members can use their out-of-state-contact to relay
messages.
5. MAINTAIN your
readiness. Review your disaster preparedness plan with your family at least
once a year. Identify what new training, equipment or supplies you may need.
Conduct fire evacuations and earthquake “drop, cover and hold” drills
3)
Training Day Schedule
a)
Pastor’s Introduction
b)
Pastor’s Opening Prayer
c)
CVB - Mission Statement & Explanation Training
d)
Crowd breaks down into Round Robin Training into rooms
e)
Introduction Table Discussions
f)
Soup and Bread eat at their table of interest
g)
CVB - Closing Remarks
h)
Pastor’s Closing Prayer
4)
Pick first venues:
a)
Darby Foursquare Church
b)
Corvallis United Methodist Church
c)
Bitterroot Valley Church of the Nazarene
5)
Pick topics and speakers
a)
Kits and Sets
b)
Communications
c)
Emergency Planning
6)
Churches of Correspondence
5. 52 Weeks to Preparedness by Tess
Pennington
1)
Week 49 of 52: Nuclear and EMP Preparedness
Some believe that the subject of nuclear and EMP
preparedness is all hype. However, those who have observed history know this
threat is real and should be addressed. Since the dawn of nuclear weapons, we
have always been wary of a trigger happy world leader hastily pushing a nuke
detonator. However, according to history the two worst nuclear events that
occurred were accidental. Chernobyl, being the first event, had a fire and
explosion that released large quantities of radioactive contamination into the atmosphere,
and spread over much of the Western USSR and Europe. The second largest nuclear
event is the infamous Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster that occurred in 2011.
And what about EMP’s occurring? If you look back into
history around 1859, you will read about a solar flare that was so intense that
the explosion itself was visible to the human eye. Even more disconcerting,
telegraph systems worldwide went haywire. Spark discharges shocked operators
and set the telegraph paper on fire. Even when telegraphers disconnected the
batteries powering the lines, aurora-induced electric currents in the wires
still allowed messages to be transmitted. This ferocious geomagnetic storm was
dubbed the Carrington Event. So you make the decision, are these types of disasters
all hype or merely sensationalism?
Nuclear Disasters
Each day we are exposed to nuclear radiation, some naturally
and some through un-natural means. Those of us who live close to nuclear power
plants are exposed more than others. Those that live near nuclear power plants
should be especially concerned with nuclear disaster preparedness; especially
individuals who live in areas where natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes
and tornadoes) could damage the nuclear facilities.
If radiation leaks occur, they will affect us one way or
another. If you think that the Fukushima emergency is over and done with, think
again. We are still dealing with the aftereffects of this one. For instance,
the Fukushima nuclear disaster has already affected our food supplies, water
sources, and even our health have become affected from the radiation dispersed
into the water and atmosphere. Radiation tests conducted since the nuclear
disaster in Japan have detected radioactive iodine and cesium in milk, beef and
vegetables produced in California (Source).
This video is a great source that explains how radiation gets into our
food supply.
Although the idea of preparing for an EMP or nuclear
disaster is not something we want to think about, there are multiple ways to
prepare, prevent and protect ourselves from the effects of radiation.
One of the easiest ways to minimize the effects of radiation
is knowing where our food comes from and limiting our exposure to radioactive
foods and water sources. Keep in mind that foods, especially seafood from the
West coast will be the most affected by radiation.
An electroscope that
gauges how much radiation you are receiving daily can be a useful tool. A
Kearny Fallout Meter can give daily readings of radiation levels in your area.
Thoroughly wash your produce. Despite arguments to the
contrary, you can wash radioactive particles off of produce.
Adopting an anti-radiation diet can provide natural
alternatives to assist the body in ridding itself of radioactive toxins. Foods
such as kelp, rosemary, spirulina, miso soup and niacin all assist the body in
fighting radiation damage. Other foods
that may help in combating radiation sickness are foods that naturally detoxify
the body. Foods that are high in potassium such as apples, oranges, pineapples
and pomegranates are foods that are also good cancer fighters. Foods that are
high in antioxidants will also assist your body in ridding itself of
radioactive particles. Foods such as green and black teas (make sure that your
tea is not from Japan), garlic, cumin, nettles, dandelions, ginseng, lentils,
collards and mustard greens are also suggested.
Any food or water stored in sealed containers that have any
fallout dust is safe to consume as long as the fallout dust is brushed or
rinsed off the outside of the container. Take caution not to allow the fallout
dust to get inside the container.
If you are concerned about your water sources, use filtered
water in everything, including brushing your teeth and sponge bathing. Purchase
a reverse osmosis water filter with extra filtration cartridges. Remember, it
is important to replace your filters after multiple uses.
Drinking apple cider vinegar can also assist in flushing
toxins and radiation from the body.
Baking soda and water is another option as it also flushes radiation and cleans
the stomach lining. You can also put baking soda in dish soap, body soap,
laundry detergent as the radiation will bind to the baking soda which
neutralizes it.
Did you know that the Spiderwort plant is Nature’s gieger counter?
This plant naturally has very dark purple flowers and when they are exposed to
radiation or near an area where radiation is high, the flowers turn pink.
Planting these in your yard will be a great way to know if you are taking in
excess radiation.
Knowing in advance how much radiation you are exposed to radiation through natural and
un-natural means can help you calculate your annual radiation dose. To find
this out, click on the Annual Radiation Calculator.
For a more in-depth look at what you should do if you are
exposed to radiation, the symptoms of radiation sickness and how to prepare for
this type of emergency, click here.
Electro-Magnetic Pulse
EMP’s are another force to reckon with. An Electro-Magnetic
Pulse can be the result of natural events (solar flares) or a man-made attack
(a nuclear bomb detonated) and would cripple our way of life. Either type of
EMP event would take out the electrical transformers, as well as any
unprotected devices (anything electrical – cell phones, computers, cars,
electrical appliances, etc.). In other words, we would be thrown back to the
pre-electricity days of the 1800’s, without the benefit of homes that were
built to run without electricity.
If an enemy of the United States plans to attack the U.S. by
means of an EMP, all he needs to irreparably cripple us is a small-scale, five
to ten kiloton weapon detonated 200 miles above Nebraska, or a few weapons
detonated 50 miles or so above the eastern, western and central United States.
The lasting effects would be nothing short of disastrous – literally the end of
the world as we know it.
This means that we would not only be without electrical
power until transformers could be replaced, but that once they were up and
running (a prospect that could take years),
all unprotected and unhardened electrical devices would be left useless
and would eventually need to be replaced due to the circuits and boards being fried
beyond repair. A way to combat this issue would be to purchase or construct an
enclosure made of conductive material that blocks both static and non-static
electrical fields. This is also called a Faraday cage. For tips on how to
construct a Faraday cage and what items to put into one, click here.
All aspects of our way of life would be effected. The
greater overall affect of this is that:
1.) Food processing
and transit would completely cease.
2.) A vast majority
of people would no longer be able to heat or cool their homes.
3.) We would not be able to access money in banks.
4.) All manufacturing
would completely cease.
5.) You would not have access to vital medication or medical
assistance.
6.) Your personal security could be threatened.
Over the course of this series, I have often emphasized the
importance of being ahead of the pack in terms of preparedness. The faster you
can react to the disaster in front of you, the more quickly you can be
prepared. Once an EMP outage occurs, your paper money will be worthless within
a matter of days. Don’t hesitate to spend it. Last minute purchases could
include:
Ammunition and weapons
Climate appropriate clothing
Practical shoes/boots
Long-term storage food
Seeds and gardening tools
Bottled water and gravity fed water filtration systems
Fuel such as propane and kerosene
Medications, both prescription and over the counter
Solar devices
Candles, solar yard lights and other alternative light
sources
Gold or silver
Batteries in multiple sizes
I have also stressed that it’s not about the preps that you
acquire, but your skill level and knowledge with in working with what you have.
Taking this a step further, in an EMP survival situation, you would be taking
those skills and applying them to an off-grid environment. For example, if you
have non-working electrical appliances from the EMP detonation, you will be
canning and preserving your food off the grid. Have you practiced that
technique? Click here for some pointers.
In conclusion, the threat of nuclear disasters and EMPs are
real and we must prepare ahead of time in order to survive the aftermath.Having
all of your items prepared and in place before the disaster will keep your
family or group safe and ready to bunker in more quickly.
Recommended Research:
For instructions on how to prepare for an imminent nuclear
attack and how long to bug in place, click here.
For more information on nuclear disasters, click here.
To learn more about what radiation does to the body, click
here.
One Second After by William Forstchen
Jericho TV Series (Available on iTunes, Netflix and Amazon
Instant Viewing)
Patriots by James Wesley Rawles
Preps to Buy:
You will of course need:
Long-term supply of food and water
Medical supplies
Sanitation supplies
Emergency lighting sources
Heat sources
Emergency communications (at least a hand-crank or
short-wave radio)
Refer to the 52-Weeks to Preparedness List for emergency
list suggestions.
In Quantity:
Apple cider vinegar
Baking soda
Epsom salt
Ingestible bentonite clay
Duct tape
Activated carbon
Soap, sponges and/or bristled brush (vegetable scrubbing
brush)
For each group or family member:
Geiger counter
Kearny fallout meter
Potassium Iodate (KI03) tablets for all family or group
members
Nuke suit
N95 particulate respirator masks
Hooded rain ponchos for all family or group members
Home air filter
Gas masks with extra filters
Filtered ventilation system, powered with manually-powered
back up
A nuclear shelter that has an entrance designed to reduce
fallout exposure.
Action Items:
Do an inventory on your food, water and preparedness supply
to see where you are in terms of short and long-term preparedness. At this
point, you should have a multi-level stock of preparedness foods to last
long-term (up to 12 months).
Consider purchasing more freeze dried goods (They last for
25 years, so it’s a great investment in your long-term preparedness).
Find out if you are near a nuclear power plant and use the
annual radiation calculator to see what your levels are.
Start practicing those survival and homesteading skills!
6. Closing - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
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17 Jan 2015 –
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19 Jan 2015 –
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24 Jan 2015 –
1000 – 72 Hour Kit Clinic
26 Jan 2015 –
0700 – Push Back with Prayer Breakfast
4 Apr 2015 –
0645 – March for Jesus Christ
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