This winter/spring was light on disasters, praise the Lord! Although there were some terrible tornadoes in states such as Mississippi and Arkansas, they asked for help only from their neighboring states. Some SC units have served this year in non-disaster projects and on nearby jobs after local storms. These activities help them to be better
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Details and registration will be coming soon. Meanwhile, save the date! Fall Training Chaplain Training (12-Hour) August 2023 Unit Leader Training – Click HERE for details and registration
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SCBaptist Disaster Relief (SCDR) recently collaborated with the South Carolina State Guard in a four-day training exercise held at North Field in Orangeburg. SCBaptist DR’s participation involved setting up a feeding unit and providing all meals for the exercise, demonstrating their commitment to serving communities in times of need. Developing Valuable Relationships Jamie Cribb, the
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Participating in Disaster Relief (DR) ministries is an opportunity to serve the Lord by helping people who have been affected by a disaster. The apostle Paul wrote: …by this kind of hard work, we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’
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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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