‘Overwhelming’: NC Baptists respond to Helene’s destruction
September 30, 2024
North Carolina Baptist disaster response volunteers are partnering with churches to assist local residents with the long journey of recovery.
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Flooding from Helene ravages NC; Ridgecrest Conference Center temporarily closed
September 30, 2024
Among the damage was Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. The conference center was forced to temporarily close after some of its facilities were left damaged by flooding.
Tennessee Disaster Relief teams on the move following Helene
September 27, 2024
“It has been a catastrophic afternoon,” said Randy Davis, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board executive director. “Our hearts are broken for the people in Cocke, Washington, Unicoi, Greene and other counties that may be affected.”
‘It’s going to be tough’: Georgia Baptist churches among Hurricane Helene damage
September 27, 2024
The damage caused by Hurricane Helene when it tore through southern Georgia early Friday morning was widespread and indiscriminate. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said that the death toll in the state stands at 11.
Helene blasts Southeast; Baptist DR set to respond
September 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday evening (Sept. 26) as a Category 4 storm with winds reaching 140 mph in Florida before weakening to a tropical storm. On Friday, the storm continued tearing its way through Georgia.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief on ‘standby status’ ahead of Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
As Hurricane Helene intensifies and sets its sights on Florida with possible life-threatening impact, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief leaders are on “standby status,” preparing to respond immediately as needed.
Hurricane Francine: Baptist volunteers ready for busy weekend
September 13, 2024
Baptist Disaster Relief teams from several states are responding to the damage in the South left by Hurricane Francine.
Cambodian Blessing Field gets a Mennonite blessing after Hurricane Debby
September 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby is just a memory to most everyone — except to those who suffered loss and to the Disaster Relief volunteers who are helping them. Cambodian Blessing Field shares how it received a Mennonite blessing after Hurricane Debby.
Baptists deploy disaster relief response after Bangladesh floods
September 3, 2024
When late-August flooding caused widespread damage, crop loss and displacement in southeast Bangladesh and in the neighboring Indian state of Tripura, Texans on Mission responded with funding for the Baptist aid organization in the area.
Disaster response efforts allow churches to practically serve community
August 24, 2024
“The best thing our church ever did for discipleship was get involved in Disaster Response — more than any revival or Bible study we ever held,” said Steve Collins, pastor of First Baptist Church Nickelsville, Virginia.
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