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News & UpdatesUrgent: More Volunteers Needed posted Friday, November 9th, 1:02 PM PST
Can you help? View the ongoing list of volunteer opportunities Rock Sunday Service Features Relief and Evacuation Efforts posted Monday, October 29th, 9:17 PM PST
This past Sunday Pastor Miles told the story of how the Rock transformed itself during the San Diego wildfires into an Evacuation and Distribution Center. Filled with emotion and stories of giving, compassion, and praise; the service was a testimony to the dedication and spirit of the community, church volunteers, and the Rock Staff.  Pastor Miles recaps the wildfires and Rock relief efforts as experienced through the eyes and hearts of Rock volunteers, staff and evacuees. View video. Among the Rock's evacees was a very touching group of 122 elderly people from Mount Miguel Covenant Village. They were initially evacuated to San Diego High school, and later moved to the Rock due to poor air quality conditions. View video.Photojournal: Rock Evacuation and Distribution Center Relief Efforts posted Saturday, October 27th, 5:39 PM PST
Among the items donated: 2170 pillows, 1500+ cases of water, 1380 blankets, 1200 toys, and much more... View the Rock Relief stats/timeline
Donations Needed this Sunday posted Friday, October 26th, 6:40 PM PST
Join us Sunday for a special service to help begin rebuilding San Diego. Large tractor trailers will be parked outside the church. We would like donations of bedding, water, food (non-perishable), underwear, baby formula, and diapers. For health reasons, we can only accept new unused items. These donations will be a huge blessing to the families and individuals who have lost their homes in the wildfires. Volunteers Needed Friday at Ruffin Road posted Friday, October 26th, 12:09 PM PST
Volunteers needed immediately at 3558 Ruffin Road, Rock campus. We are currently moving donated supplies to our Ruffin Road campus and need help unloading the semi-trucks. Click here for Google directions.Warehouse Space Needed posted Thursday, October 25th, 5:11 PM PST
Nearly 2000 homes have been destroyed in the San Diego wildfires. Now we must work to rebuild the lives of our neighbors - the families and individuals who have lost their homes. We need large warehouse space to accommodate the necessary ongoing donations and supplies that we are receiving. Please let us know if you have space available. Click here if you or someone you know can help. City Officials visit the Rock Church Relief Center posted Thursday, October 25th, 2:20 PM PST
On Thursday afternoon, Councilman Kevin Faulconer and Former San Diego City Attorney, Casey Gwinn, visited the Rock Church Relief Center. Both men expressed awe and gratitude regarding the efforts and organization of all the volunteers. 200 Volunteers Needed this Friday! posted Thursday, October 25th, 1:47 PM PST
We are in the process of transporting all donations to our Ruffin Road warehouse location. From here, they will be distributed directly to trusted relief agencies. On Friday, from 9 AM - 8 PM, we wil be partnering with the US NAVY to move the donations. We need volunteers to help load and unload. If you can help for any amount of time please come to the Rock Church and check-in at the volunteer station in the lobby. The Rock Church is Still Accepting Donations posted Thursday, October 25th, 1:40 PM PST
We have no specific donation needs at this time BUT we will accept brand new items and perishable foods (ie. fruit). No prepared foods please. All donations can be dropped off at the Rock Church in Point Loma or 3558 Ruffin Road (from 8AM - 8PM). Update on Relief Efforts posted Thursday, October 25th, 1:01 PM PST
Praise God. With the help of dozens of volunteers, and the leadership of a solid team of amazing volunteer coordinators, the Rock Church reached out to over 5,000 people in San Diego County on Wednesday, October 24. Some of the people reached out to have been isolated from any support at all, but with the coordination of logistics, the Red Cross, the police organizations, as well as donated vehicles, supplies, bodies, and even helicopters, the Christian community has been using the Rock Church as a focal point to reach areas on the far side of numerous police roadblocks. The effort continues, we sent out a convoy of eleven trucks to Mountain View Community Church in Ramona already this morning, and the orders are still rolling. A little breakdown of some of the individual items from orders - 1,000 Hot Dogs & Buns, 300 packs of Lunch Meat, 500 T-Shirts, 500 Shorts, Air Mattresses, Cots, Cases and Cases of Water, and the list goes on. The Rock Is An Official Red Cross Shelter posted Thursday, October 25th, 10:01 AM PST
For more information about how the Red Cross is aiding in the relief efforts, click here. The Rock Church Continues To Accept Donations posted Wednesday, October 24th, 4:33 PM PST
Overwhelming response from the community and over 900 Rock volunteers enabled the establishment of the Rock as a major fire relief supply distribution point. The Rock is now delivering supplies to other relief centers. The Rock main sanctuary (2277 Rosecrans) is in need of the following items...
ALL other donations should be taken to the Rock Ruffin Campus at 3554 Ruffin Road. Rock Church Evacuation and Distribution Center Continues to Take on Evacuees posted Wednesday, October 24th, 4:23 PM PST
Due to the concern of poor air quality conditions leading to respiratory problems, 122 elderly individuals and 77 medical staff have been transferred from San Diego High School in downtown San Diego, to safe and secure accommodations at the Rock Church. Statistics Update posted Wednesday, October 24th, 3:35 PM PST
The Rock Church Evacuation and Distibution Center has received almost 1600 volunteers, 1500+ cases of water, abundant food supplies, and more. Free Wi-Fi Now Available to All Evacuees posted Wednesday, October 24th, 10:45 AM PST
The Rock Church now provides free wireless internet access at the Evacuation and Relief Suppply Center. Rock Church Evacuation Center Expands Into Relief Supply Center posted Wednesday, October 24th, 10:19 AM PST
Overwhelming response from community and over 900 Rock volunteers enables estalishment of the Rock as a major relief supply distribution point. In addition to providing safe and secure housing for evacuees, the Rock is also delivering supplies to other relief centers. Please contact firerelief@therocksandiego.org if you need relief assistance. The Rock Listed As Official Evacuation Site posted Wednesday, October 24th, 12:33 AM PST
Rock Church recognized as official evacuation site registered with OES (Office of Emergency Services). Also listed with reverse 911 and 211 call centers. Services Offered For Evacuees at the Rock posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:52 PM PST
In addition to safe and secure accomodations in our facility, the Rock is offering all evacuees...
Recap of Today's Events So Far posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 7:15 PM PST
The Rock family is encouraged to continue to support the relief efforts. So far...
Dining Available in the Cafeteria posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 5:31 PM PST
Thanks to many local businesses, free meals for all evacuees wil be served at 8 AM, 12 Noon, & 6 PM. Coffee (donated by Starbucks) will be served in the morning at 6:30 AM. TV Now Available For Evacuees posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 1:47 PM PST
HDTV has been donated and installed by Cox Cable in our cafeteria. Volunteers Needed posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 12:35 PM PST
People wishing to volunteer are requested to come to the sanctuary lobby. Volunteers should check in downstairs at the check-in station. From there, you will be given an assignment either on or offsite. Our Doors Are Open! posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 10:27 AM PST
The Rock Church has opened its doors to accept evacuees and donations for the San Diego wildfires. More information to be posted shortly. Rebuild on the Rock ProgramLast Updated Friday, November 9th, 12:52 PM PST
(1) Vouchers for Rebuild Kits (this program will be concluded on November 30, 2007) Everyone that attended Rock Church services on Sunday, October 28 received Relief Vouchers, and were asked to go out into the community and find wildfire victims – people that have lost their homes. After making contact, victims are given "relief vouchers", which entitles them to receive Rebuild Kits after they sign up online. The contents of the kits are dependent upon donations received. At this time, we're contacting local/national businesses and organizations, and asking them to donate to the kits. If you, your company or organization is interested in donating items for our Rebuild Kits, please email rebuild@rockreliefsd.org. If you received a voucher and lost your home, click here to access the online Rebuild Kit redemption form. (2) Needs Assessment The Rock has committed and/or distributed all donated goods at this time. Please contact the following organizations (3) Volunteer Database A database of individuals that want to assist with rebuilding efforts is being developed. We encourage everyone to "do something" in this time of need. Assistance and support will be needed by the wildfire victims for a long time to come. We hope that you will join us in being there for them now, and in the future. Click here to enter your contact information in our database. We will contact you as opportunties arise. (4) Distribution Center The Rock is currently operating a relief supply distribution center out of our Ruffin location. Unfortunately, access to this location is limited. Please email rebuild@rockreliefsd.org (use Subject: Distribution of Products and Services) if you have access to warehouse space. (5) Local Churches The Rock is meeting with other San Diego churches the week of October 29th to develop a support plan that addresses short and long term needs of wildfire victims. Tell Us Your StoryLast Updated Saturday, October 27th, 2:01 PM PST
We want to know how you have been affected by the fires. Do you have a testimony or some other story to tell? Do you have some pictures or video to share with us? Tell us about your wildfire experience. Did the Rock play a role in your wildfire relief or recovery? Stories (text) and photos - Click here Videos - We'd love to see it. Upload to YouTube. * * Note: When uploading your video to YouTube, be sure to tag it with "rock_relief" in addition to your other tags/key words Volunteer / DonateLast Updated: Saturday, October 27th, 6:16 PM PST
1. Volunteer to Serve The Rock Church is partnering with other relief organizations to rebuild San Diego. Click here to join the list of volunteers. View the most up-to-date list of volunteer opportunities 2. Volunteer your Home After the fires, many individuals and families will be homeless, some for many months. If you have room in your home to temporarily shelter someone, please click here to be added to the private list. We will contact you if your home is needed. 3. Donate to the Rebuild Kits Everyone that attended Rock Church services on Sunday, October 28 received Relief Vouchers, and were asked to go out into the community and find wildfire victims – people that have lost their homes. After making contact, victims are given "relief vouchers", which entitles them to receive Rebuild Kits after they sign up online. The contents of the kits are dependent upon donations received. At this time, we're contacting local/national businesses and organizations, and asking them to donate to the kits. If your company or organization is interested in donating items for our Rebuild Kit, please email rebuild@rockreliefsd.org. Advice to Those ServingLast updated: Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:30 AM PST
When responding to one of the shelters in this emergency remember this is not a church event, we are part of the county response team.
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Encouraging Biblical Truths God has not and will not abandon you in you time of need. Heb 13:5-6 "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" God has, through His power, gotten you through hard times in the past. James 1:2-5 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. God wants you to call on Him, so He can comfort you. Jeremiah 33:3, Jer 33:3 "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." God is the God of comfort you need. 2 Cor 1:3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. God has not and will not abandon you in you time of need. Heb 13:5-6 "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" God has, through His power, gotten you through hard times in the past. James 1:2-5 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Thank You Sponsors!Last updated: Monday, November 5th, 3:05 PM PST
A Special Thank You to the businesses who have assisted us with Fire Relief...
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Contact InformationLast updated: Wednesday, October 24th, 1:00 PM PST
We are encouraging everyone who needs help (or wants to volunteer) to come to our sanctuary in Point Loma. Rock Church We have teams of volunteers ready and able to serve. Currently, we are readily providing food and accomodations to anyone who has been evacuated. For more information, call our office at (619) 226-7625 or email firerelief@therocksandiego.org. |
