Maui wildfire survivor shares story, Baptist response
October 30, 2023
When Mari Finn awoke on Aug. 8 to heavy winds and no power, she assumed it was like any other storm that would pass.
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AZ Disaster Relief groups ‘answer the call’ to help Hawaii fire victims
October 25, 2023
Windowless, destroyed buildings. Blown-out tires on vehicles swallowed by flames during the recent Hawaii fire. “Everything was burnt to the ground,” a Disaster Relief volunteer said. “Everything was gray.”
‘Called to serve’: Trained Texas volunteers deployed to meet needs in Israel
October 11, 2023
Trained Texas Baptist Men volunteers headed to Israel Oct. 8 after the nation erupted into warfare the day before, preparing to provide meals both for Israelis and Palestinians.
Is your church ready? One Missouri church’s DR effort considered ‘lifesaver’
October 7, 2023
What would you do if Disaster Relief came to your area? Would you be ready?
Kentucky association finds new ways to partner with Disaster Relief
October 7, 2023
After a windstorm toppled trees and scattered limbs and other debris around the area earlier this year, the Christian County Baptist Association learned there are many ways to partner …
Hawaii wildfires update: More Baptist DR volunteers on the way
October 6, 2023
“We’re putting about 25 volunteers into Lahaina every day. … More will come from the mainland, that number will increase,” said John Williams, co-directors of Hawaii Baptist Disaster Relief, on Hawaii wildfires.
Associations ‘vital’ to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief ministry
October 6, 2023
The Conasauga Baptist Association’s Disaster Relief unit in Georgia “specializes in the big, hard jobs,” according to Marshall Worley, who directs the association’s DR ministry.
Disaster Relief volunteers meet needs through a hug, hard work and the gospel
October 3, 2023
The elderly gentleman’s home had been flooded after devastating rains but was now put back together. He then looked at the four Kentucky Baptist Relief volunteers who had come to his door and blurted out his questions.
California DR worker on Guam trip: ‘God saw their need and sent us’
September 30, 2023
During our time in Guam with the California Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, I was reminded of Exodus 2:25, “And God saw the people of Israel — and God knew.”
Hawaii’s Lahaina residents returning to homes after wildfires; DR efforts continue
September 25, 2023
As displaced residents are expected to begin returning to their homes Monday (Sept. 25) in Lahaina following the deadly Hawaii wildfires, relief efforts continue — and will for a long time, says Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief.
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