SCBaptist Disaster Relief is very close to completing all the job requests we have received from residents in the Edisto River area after flooding caused by Hurricane Debby. All states nationwide have now been requested to assist in Louisiana with cleanup from Hurricane Francine. The Hurricane Debby response in St. George is into its sixth
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Since Camp McCall began nearly 65 years ago, young men have been trained to become Christian leaders — as campers, counselors, and staff members. Camp McCall is a summer camp experience for boys between first and twelfth grades. Founded in 1960, Camp McCall provides age-appropriate cabins and activities for campers, partners them with chaperones, and
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The torrential rain that was dropped by Hurricane Debby caused significant flooding along the Edisto River in South Carolina’s lowcountry. In response, SC Baptist Disaster Relief established two response sites from which mud-out units could work in the affected areas. One site was established at Memorial Baptist Church in St. George, SC and is being
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SCBaptist Disaster Relief volunteers are on ALERT for a potential response to Hurricane Debby. ALERT means a response is probable – prepare for potential deployment. The SC Emergency Management Division expects flooding along the lines of 2015 in our state. DR volunteers, clear your calendar and prepare your “go bag.” Even if SC is spared from
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Rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl caused significant flooding in Vermont last week. SC is asked to send help to Barre, the same town where we served after flooding a year ago. To have another flood while still recovering from last year’s flood has been devastating to the residents of Vermont. To help in
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In Iowa, relentless rains in late June surged river levels to record-breaking heights, breached levees, and impacted thousands of homes. Mud-Out units are needed to give families help and hope in the town of Spencer, northwest of Des Moines. Hurricane Beryl caused tree damage and flooding in Texas. SC has been asked to send chainsaw
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Trauma-Informed Ministry Training April 24 – South Carolina Baptist Convention, 9am – 1pm Doors open at 8:30am Cost: $10 Every day we hear of children or teens who are hurting. They are in our homes, schools, Good News Clubs, Sunday Schools, and Youth Groups. We often recognize them by their behavior. The tendency can be
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Eight SCBaptist Disaster Relief (SCBDR) chainsaw units served in Summerville and Ladson, SC the week of June 10. The supercell thunderstorm on that Monday evening brought winds up to 85 mph, the strength of a Category 1 hurricane. Trees were uprooted or broken, with some damaging houses. Working with Journey Church of Ladson and the
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Two SCBaptist Disaster Relief (SCDR) units are serving alongside multiple other states to help residents in Oklahoma this week. Serving from South Carolina are the chainsaw units from North Trenholm Baptist Church (Columbia Metro Association) and the Kershaw Baptist Association. The SCDR units are in Claremore, just north of Tulsa, OK. The EF3 tornado that
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Although we were originally asked to serve in Dallas, Texas, situations change rapidly in disaster areas, and we have been reassigned to Oklahoma. An EF3 tornado caused great damage in Claremore on Saturday, May 25. Chainsaw units, including chaplains, are needed. The first SC units will deploy for OK this weekend (June 1-2). Other units
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