Saturday & Sunday

I am re-posting the information for tomorrow so it is easier to find.  I have heard from some people who are asking why we aren't going into the neighborhoods tomorrow.  Please remember that some of these homeowners are still meeting with officials, insurance, and claims adjusters.  There are still strict limits on who and how many are allowed in.  We are expecting a couple hundred people tomorrow and it would be too chaotic to be going into that small area on such a large scale.  Our priesthood leaders have found a need that we can fill.  Please support our church leaders by coming, working hard, and having a positive attitude.  I want to thank everyone in advance for coming out and supporting our community!  

Update for Saturday:  There will be a warming tent available!  Also, transportation to Scott and Lori Johnson's home will be available for those needing more long term warming so that the rest of their travel group can continue to work.

Saturday 9am-3pm - Stake Tornado Clean Up 

Please park at

ICC Cougarplex

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635

There will be buses provided by FEMA there to shuttle you to the stake clean up site. We will be helping with cleanup efforts at the Hillcrest Golf Course. The course is a private course that has been decimated and insurance is providing little support to the owner. We will all need to bring cleanup gear as we are able. Rakes, gloves, saws, chainsaws, axes, wheelbarrows, etc. Make sure to dress in many layers as the wind chill is expected to be 10 degrees.  Make sure you come in sturdy boots, bring gloves, and warm coats.  The only place to warm up will be a 12 passenger mission van if you need it while at the golf course.   If you can bring in wheelbarrows, rakes, etc. please drop them off at:

Hillcrest Golf Course 

1829 Washington Rd, 

Washington, IL 61571

before going to ICC to park.  There is not enough parking at the golf course for everyone.  Bring a lunch with you.  There will be portable toilets on site.  Work will consist mostly of raking and hand picking up of debris.  Please 18 and older only.  Children 12 and older will be allowed only with a parent.

Morton Ward members, if you need childcare let me know and I can get you a list of sisters willing to babysit for a few hours while you go out and work.

 Sunday - 9am Sacrament Meeting

We will have a brief sacrament meeting and then we will divide up into work groups. Come dressed in warm work clothes. Anyone unable to work or go out in the cold, and anyone willing to stay and help with kids please stay at the church so that as many adults will be able to help as possible. Child care will be provided at the church for those under the age of 12 until 1:30pm.  Please contact Beth Muraski (bmuraski@msn.com) if you can help watch children or if you are planning on leaving your kids so we know how many to plan for.