| by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) |
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| This list is not just written by me and even though I will print this in the newsletter, this list is not complete. Some people have already helped me with this list but did not want to be named. I thank them for their input. Once this list has been printed, I will post a link to it on the newsletter as it goes out each week and when you think of something that should be on the list, please let us know and we will add it to the list. Times have been hard for some people over the last couple of years due to all the lock downs and shutdowns. Those things are bad enough, but then to top it off you have floods, tornados, and any number of national disasters. And then you have the really BIG ONE coming yet, the end of the age. Of course, a time to rejoice as Christ will be here soon, but to get there we are looking at some hard times and how do we prepare for some of what is to come in the near future? I think we can do this in two ways and perhaps more. I don’t know. So, we will start with a list of items we should keep on hand for the times to come and if someone is in need let them contact us and we will see if someone can provide it or help to provide it for that person. For those who believe God will provide your every need in the end times, then you probably do not need this list, but for those who would like some help with this, I will without looking up the scriptures just mention Joseph who was sold into Egypt and who saved many from starvation by storing the food during the lean years for the years of famine. So, it looks to me like God wants each of us to do our part as best as we are able to. From my helper: Are you wondering what might be items that could be useful in hard times? Here are some suggestions to consider and prioritize for your own needs. We need to ask and rely on our Father, but I think He expects us to use wisdom in providing for our own and our family’s welfare also, even others if possible. Think of how Joseph helped Egypt and his own family during the seven years of famine. That was interesting: I wrote mine before I read this one by my helper. I guess we are on the same page. Medication and First Aid Items Find a way to secure extra needed medications. First aid items (bandages, tape etc.) Vitamins Food (Dry Goods) Pasta Spaghetti Lentils Various beans Powdered Milk Flour 25-50 lbs. Oatmeal (May be available from some grain elevators.) Wheat (If you have a grinder or a good rock.) Rice Walmart sells smaller packages of Pasta (Knorr for $1.00 a piece and things like that.) Food (Dehydrated Foods) Dehydrated foods (a 3-month supply for one person, 2000 calories per day, no meat, approximately $897.00 – up to 25 years storage without opening: https://mypatriotsupply.com/ (10% off for veterans, military, EMT’s.) Prices have been going up rapidly. Some companies have dehydrated meat and dehydrated potatoes or hash browns. Walmart sells two different brands of dehydrated foods which you can buy in smaller batches at one time if you do not have the money to buy a 3-month supply. Food (Canned or Glass Goods) Beans Vegetables, Fruit Tomatoes (Canned tomatoes seep after awhile.) Soups Condensed Milk Cooking Oil or Coconut Oil Ghee (clarified butter) Peanut Butter Almond Butter Salt/Pepper Spices Ketchup, Mustard etc. Canned Beef, Chicken and Tuna Food (Frozen-Keep your Freezer Full) Beef Hamburger Chicken Vegetables Beef Liver is very cheap even now Other Important Items Cash Softener Salt Dish Soap Laundry Soap Water Purifier’s (Berkey – Largest you can afford as even two people go through a lot of water.) Candles (Watch out for fires.) Fire Extinguishers Communication Devises Batteries (In various sizes) Fire Starters (As in Wooden or Paper Matches, Lighters, etc.) Warm Clothing (Snowmobile Suits and Boots) Some might even consider having a little silver or gold for barter or trade if they are so blessed. Space Blankets Sleeping Bags that are for 0 degrees and below. Pet Food, Canned and Dry A Last Word from My Helper A helpful way to keep track of the food items for when they expire is to use a black felt tipped marker and write the date on the product of when it is bought, or the expiration date the package shows. Larger lettering is helpful. Some products can be used some length of time past the written expiration date. Use your own good sense. Also try to keep food products in sealed containers if at all possible. This is not a complete list by any means but hope it might guide you some in the days ahead. To Add to this List Send an email to church-of-god-bismarck@hotmail.com |
| Iron Sharpening Iron In regard to: Preparation for Hard Times Article by Laura Lee Comments by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) |
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| A good and suggestive article. I would add something to it. That being, in putting together an adequate food supply, consider that if the power should go out in the summer, then meats and such would do little good, because there would be no place to store them. The same in winter. If the power goes and there is no heat, foods in cans or glass containers would freeze. Thus, perhaps rupturing the cans, and breaking the glass. Meats can be “dried” or purchased already dried. There are ifs and buts in the above. Just a thought. |
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