Week 1

• Preaching Theme: Before it happens, like Noah, I believe our church families need to be disaster-ready.
• Biblical Texts: Genesis 6:5-22; 7:11-23
• Worship Theme: Praise Godfor watching over the righteous.
• Congregational Action Step: Make a Plan
• Recommended Resource: Home Safety Emergency Plan “Prep Guide” from the Salvation Army
  

Week 2

• Preaching Theme: Before it happens, like Moses, I believe God’s people need to be prepared to make quick departures.
• Biblical Texts: Exodus 11:4-8; 12:11, 23, 29-30
• Worship Theme: Praise Godwho tells his people to be ready.
• Congregational Action Step: Make a Kit
• Recommended Resource: Emergency Safety Kits from the Christian Emergency Network (CEN)

Week 3

• Preaching Theme: Before it happens, like Esther, I believe our congregation needs to spread the word to prepare for trouble.
• Biblical Texts: Esther 3:1-2, 5-12a, 13b, 15; 8:7-9a, 11-14a, 17; 9:1b-2
• Worship Theme: Praise God for hearing the prayers of his people.
• Congregational Action Step: Spread the Word
• Recommended Resource: What Everyone Should Know Before Disaster Strikes Video by Global Net Productions

Week 4

• Preaching Theme: Before it happens, like Joseph, I believe this church needs to be set up as a Go-To Shelter.
• Biblical Texts: Genesis 41:17-27, 29-32, 49, 56-57
• Worship Theme: Praise God for his help in troubled times.
• Congregational Action Step: Start a Go-To Shelter Ministry
• Recommended Resource: Go-To Shelter Response Cards from the Christian Emergency Network (CEN)