Prayer Breakfast: The Church of
the Spirit
0700 at BJ’s Restaurant
Hamilton Montana
Oh Father,
send your Holy Spirit upon us so that we may perfectly love you and faithfully
follow that we may perfectly love you and faithfully follow you today and
always. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
1. Opening - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
2. Morning Psalm: 107
3. Breakfast Reading: Zechariah
4:1-10
4. Breakfast is served
5. Breakfast Discussion Topics:
a.
News around the valley
b.
Week 17 of 52 weeks of preparation by Tess Pennington
c. Prayer
Shawl Blessing
6. Closing - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
7. Benediction
Be
filled with hope, joy, and peace by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Upcoming Events:
0700,
16 May 2016 – Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
0700, 23 May 2016 – Christian Veterans of
the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
1000, 2 May 2016 – Corvallis Memorial
Day Parade, Corvallis, MT
0700, 6 June 2016 – Christian Veterans of
the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
0700, 13 June 2016 – Christian Veterans of
the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
0700, 20 June 2016 – Christian Veterans of
the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
0700, 27 June 2016 – Christian Veterans of
the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
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Week 17 of 52:
Water Preparedness
Water is the foundation of life,
and as such, water preparedness is one of the most important aspects of being
prepared. Disaster officials suggest the importance of having a 3-day water
supply, equating to one gallon of water per person, per day. However, in the
event of a natural emergency such as a hurricane or tornado, water can be
interrupted for days or even weeks. Without water to drink, dehydration sets
in, the body starts shutting down and then … well it isn’t good. Let’s just say
that a human can die in 3 days without any water or if the water is not treated
properly.
Water is essential to life, so why not be prepared. Keep some
alternative water treatment sources on hand in case of a water shortage. If you
want to learn about alternative water treatment options, scroll down to the
“Preps to Buy” section of this newsletter.
Along with learning about various treatment options, store bottled
drinking water for short-term emergencies, and consider having multiple
alternatives on hand to treat water and to filter it if a short-term emergency
is extended. Most preppers believe in the rule of 3, have three
alternatives. I recommend having three different types of water treatment
options in case one breaks or is lost. Another way to do this would be having
separate filtration systems for the home, for the 72-hour bag, and in emergency vehicle kits. In addition, keeping extra filtration
parts on supply would be very proactive in the instance that a short-term
emergency extends into a longer-term emergency.
Treating the water will eliminate any microorganisms and the
possibility of contaminants in the water. Microorganisms such as
protozoan parasites, bacteria and viruses can make a person very ill.
Drinking contaminated water can even cause death in extreme
cases.
Once the water has been treated, ensure that all microorganisms
are removed by boiling the water for 3-5 minutes. If someone suspects they have
ingested contaminated drinking water, some of the symptoms include:
- Severe gas
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Severe
abdominal cramps
- Headache
- Weakness due to
the above symptoms
In a disaster where water sources are compromised, people within a
50-mile radius could be adversely impacted by illness and disease if just one
person incorrectly handles water or incorrectly disposes of waste. Learning how
to handle and treat water before an emergency occurs will ensure that your
family does not become ill from poor water conditions.
Water is only as safe as it’s source. When their is any
doubt about the quality of water you are drinking, treat it chemically, through
distillation or through the boiling method. To learn how to treat water using
these methods, click here.
Follow these recommendations by the CDC for safely storing
water:
- Store emergency
water in a cool, dark place in your home, each vehicle, and your
workplace.
- Water can be
stored indefinitely, but if it has a cloudy appearance, treat it
accordingly.
- It’s possible
to keep water in food-grade containers intended for water storage.
Containers must be thoroughly washed, sanitized, and rinsed. Only
store clean, ready-to-drink water. Tap water will probably need to be
purified. Ask public health authorities or your water provider whether
tap water should be used and how to treat it.
- Plastic soft
drink or food grade plastic containers can be used in a pinch.
Ensure that the containers and cleaned and
sanitized thoroughly before re-use.
Note: Do not
use milk or juice containers for storing water. Even if you try to
thoroughly clean these plastic containers, left over sugars and proteins
provide perfect places for bacteria to grow.
Water is a finite resource, and in the case of emergency
preparedness, it is one of the most important items to have stored. We use
water for everything: hydrating our bodies, cleaning our bodies, brushing our
teeth, for cooking, cleaning the dishes, and cleaning wounds. Ensure that you
have enough for these purposes.
Preps To Buy:
- 1-gallon of
bottled water for each family member (i.e., 1-2 weeks worth)
- Secondary water
filtration system
- Water
purification tablets
- Bleach (Bleach only stores for 12
months, so do not buy large quantities of this item unless you plan to
use it for other reasons.)
- Chlorine granules (available at most
super stores or pool stores)
- Iodine
- Tarp or plastic
sheeting (for solar stills)
- Electrolyte or rehydration powders
- Anti-diarrhea
medicines
- Vitamins (to
help the body absorb needed nutrients after being ill from untreated
water)
Action Items:
1. Research different types of water filtration systems to see
which type is best suited for your family. Some great websites to begin
searching is Berkey water filtration systems, Katadyn water filters, Micropur tablets and Steripen. These are all products that I have in my own
preparedness supplies and use regularly.
2. Learn about natural ways to filter water. You Tube is an abundant source of information on
how to filter water for survival situations. Devote some to learning
methods such as: how to build a solar still, how to live on sea water, how to
make your own water filter, making a sand filter and/or gravity filters.
3. Practice filtering and treating your water. This is a
crucial skill to learn!
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