Southern Baptist volunteers in Maryland-Delaware area are ready to respond as needed after the Francis Scott Key Bridge suddenly collapsed into the Baltimore harbor following a “ship strike” early Tuesday morning (March 26).
“Aziza’s life changed because she met Christians who loved her and offered her Jesus,” said Allison, senior diaspora mobilization strategist with the IMB.
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams are helping transport hay to Texas to aid livestock owners after recent wildfires in North Texas. Kentucky DR teams had collected hay from donations, but didn’t have any trucks or trailers to haul it.
The situation remains complex, with ongoing negotiations and tensions as both parties hold firm to their positions. Meanwhile, Southern Baptists have been actively engaged in providing aid and relief.
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief volunteers have prepared more than 1,000 meals, while assessors, chaplains, incident management team members, and clean-up and recovery workers are continuing their efforts.
“What’s someone like you doing in a place like this?” When Faith Garland goes where she goes, that question is bound to come up eventually.
Clarifying statement and letter from Send Relief leaders was released today following ARITF’s earlier announcement of a new independent nonprofit organization being formed to assist with abuse reform efforts in the SBC.
“Given the current legal and financial challenges facing the SBC and [EC], the formation of a new independent organization is the only viable path that allows progress toward abuse reform to continue unencumbered.” —Josh Wester, ARITF chair
