April 2023 – Connecting Through School Appreciation Days
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Southeast and Midwest Tornadoes
With the additional tornado damage in the Midwest a week after the Mississippi/Alabama tornadoes, the responses by Baptist Disaster Relief (BDR) have expanded. Arkansas:Arkansas BDR along with Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC), Texas Baptist Men (TBM), and Oklahoma BDR are responding. Feeding operations at Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, and Wynne areas are
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Meeting Needs of Students in Our Area
SCBaptist churches have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students throughout the state by meeting their needs in a variety of ways. Here are some key ways that churches can help meet the needs of students: By offering these and other resources, SCBaptist churches can help meet the needs of
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Starting a Backpack Buddies Program
The Backpack Buddies program is an initiative that helps fight food insecurity among children in the state. The program provides children with nutritious meals and snacks to take home in their backpacks over the weekends, when school meal programs are not available. Here are some key points to know about the program: Benefits of Backpack
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Starting a Reading Buddies Program
Reading Buddies programs are an excellent way for churches to support students in their local communities. The program matches volunteers with young students to provide reading support and help improve literacy skills. Here are some key benefits and ways to get involved: Benefits of Reading Buddies Research has shown that students who participate in reading
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Supporting Teachers in Our Communities
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities, dedicating their lives to educating and inspiring the next generation. SCBaptist churches have the opportunity to show their support and gratitude for these dedicated individuals by offering a range of resources and programs. Here are some ways that SCBaptist churches can support teachers: South Carolina Baptist Convention
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Mississippi & Alabama Tornadoes
Update as of 3/29/23: Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief chainsaw units are responding in Florence, AL. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief units are responding in West Point, GA. Amory, MS – Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief (MS BDR) has established a command post, operating with assessor/chaplain teams and chainsaw units. As power is on in approximately 40% of
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Helping the Widowed, the Fatherless, the Broken, and the Hungry
This resource was written by Susan Peugh, Disaster Relief Director at the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Have you ever noticed that scripture is full of disasters? Noah and the flood. Joseph and the famine in Egypt. Moses and the plagues. The Red Sea collapsing on the Egyptians. The Israelites at war with everyone. Throughout the Old
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Personal Information Form (PIF)
This form is to be completed (both sides) and given to your Unit Leader before you travel.
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