In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in September 2022 in Arcadia, Florida, an SCBaptist Disaster Relief team embarked on a mission to assist those affected by the disaster. Amid the debris and fallen trees, they encountered an individual whose life would be forever changed. Kenneth Christian, a 78-year-old resident, not only found physical relief in…
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These items are provided to help churches as they observe Disaster Relief Sunday on June 4, 2023. All except the bulletin inserts are undated – they could be used at any time that a church chooses to highlight DR volunteers and ministries. Suggestions for observing DR Sunday Bulletin Insert – Color Bulletin Insert- B &
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Fill a 1.5 bushel rectangular laundry basket with the following items: Drop off baskets and items by Monday, July 17 from 9am – noon at Spring Valley Baptist Church (91 Polo Road, Columbia). International Teacher Facts: Notes from International Teachers: “We were truly grateful when we received those welcome baskets. You don’t expect them, but
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The first Sunday in June is designated on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar as Disaster Relief Sunday. It is a day to highlight Disaster Relief (DR) ministries and to recognize and show appreciation to the Disaster Relief volunteers in your church. Suggestions to consider for your church’s DR Sunday: DR Sunday gives the opportunity to
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Around six years ago, my wife Emily and I brought two beautiful little girls into our home through the foster care system. Not long after, we were blessed to adopt them into our family. Our passion for fostering and adoption came from a few different places. We realized that adoption is a picture of the
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Due to changing circumstances, the Disaster Relief Chaplain Training for this year has been rescheduled from May to October 13-14, 2023. The location has been shifted as well, to Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC. We regret any inconvenience caused by these changes. The October 13-14 Chaplain Training is a 12-hour course. It will be
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The SCBaptist Convention Disaster Relief has created a prayer guide to help individuals pray for those affected by disasters. This guide includes specific prayer requests for survivors, first responders, and volunteers. The guide is intended to be a helpful resource for individuals and churches as they prepare for Disaster Relief Sunday and beyond. Pray for
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When people ask how our foster care journey is going, we usually want to respond with, “How much time do you have?” It’s great, frustrating, all-consuming, exhausting, and fulfilling. It’s all of these things and more, but most of all, it’s hard. It’s probably the most difficult thing we have ever done in our marriage
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The Ainsworths are passionate advocates for foster care and adoption. Joel, Community Pastor at Church at Cane Bay, explains, “from the very beginning, foster care and adoption have been part of our heart as a church because they’ve been such a big part of our story.” He and his wife, Emily, adopted their two daughters
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For David and Katie Bennett, their experience as foster parents has been a Gospel opportunity for their family. David spoke about how they felt called by God to enter foster care ministry, saying “We really felt like this was what God was calling us to do. It’s an opportunity for us to display the Gospel
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