As Mud-Out teams are preparing to respond to Florida for flood recovery efforts, we are thankful for the prayers and support of individuals and churches. Pray that these teams would be able to bring help, healing, and hope to those who suffer damage. If you would like to give to help SC Disaster Relief efforts,…
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The Disaster Relief status in South Carolina is upgraded to STANDBY (units are needed- prepare to deploy). Our strategy is to take care of needs here in SC, and if damage is minimal, we can then focus on sending help to Florida. The immediate need in-state will be for Chainsaw units. Other types of units
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All SC Baptist Disaster Relief units are now placed on ALERT to respond to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia. This storm is likely to impact our own state but will definitely impact Florida. What that means is our units will be needed, we’re just not sure where yet. The plan is to take care of needs here
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South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief was one of 12 states that partnered on a site for flood response in Barre, Vermont, while two additional states ran sites in two other towns. During the four-week response in Barre, SCDR sent 5 Mud-Out units, 1 Feeding team, 3 Shower/Laundry teams and an assessor (who stayed the entire
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Churches and Baptist Disaster Relief in Hawaii are ramping up their aid efforts to the people of Maui in the wake of the devastating fires there last week. Maui churches are distributing essential supplies and providing spiritual care. One church is serving as a shelter for displaced residents. Two churches have arranged for flatbed trucks
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Please pray for the people of Maui, Hawaii who experienced the devastating fires. Disaster Relief Needs, 9/13/23 This prayer list will be updated as the disaster response develops. 6 – John and Gay Williams are the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) Disaster Relief co-directors. Pray for stamina, clear thinking, and wisdom for John and Gay
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South Carolina Disaster Relief is one of many states working together to assist residents of Vermont who were affected by catastrophic flooding several weeks ago. Our teams are working in Barre, VT. The response is expected to last until Labor Day. Recovery (Mud-Out)Unlike many floods where they deal with homes that had filthy water in
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Recovery work by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is in full swing in the Barre and Rutland areas of Vermont, which were affected by catastrophic flooding in July. South Carolina is sending Mud-Out units, assessors, and chaplains to the Barre, VT site to help homeowners. Supporting those volunteers are SC shower/laundry teams. Feeding teams from SC
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Deborah and Frank Guest were among the first SCBaptists to answer the call to serve Ukrainian refugees with SendRelief on the Romanian border. Deborah, Director of Missions, Ladies, & Preschool at Lakeview Baptist Church in Hartsville, SC, and Frank, a history teacher, shared a passion for serving others. “God placed a desire long ago for
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As the response unfolds in Barre, Vermont, the need for additional volunteers to support the flood recovery teams has become apparent. We have been asked to send volunteers for Shower/Laundry and for Asset Protection. These ministries are needed immediately, and over the next several weeks. Shower/Laundry: There are units in place, but volunteers are needed
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