Posted on 09/13/2017 10:13:33 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
As Hurricane Irma leaves behind a trail of destruction and pain, the nation again turns its eyes to disaster relief. Just a few weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey brought out the best in many of us. Desiring to aid victims in Texas, celebrities traded on their popularity to encourage donations and volunteers. Average citizens opened up their wallets, gave of their time, and expended energy as they rushed to help fellow citizens. Local non-profits and large multi-national corporations alike demonstrated that compassion is a universal trait of humanity. No doubt, the response to Hurricane Irma will be just as compassionate and swift.
As people and organizations rush to Florida to aid those affected by Hurricane Irma, one organization that responds to natural disasters is often overlooked — the Southern Baptist Convention's Disaster Relief program. Under the auspices of the North American Mission Board, SBC, the Disaster Relief program quickly moves into devastated areas with well-trained and coordinated manpower, physical resources like food and clothing, and, of course, money.
The organization's website states:
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is Christian love in action. This ministry meets the urgent needs of hurting humanity in crisis situations. Christ calls for believers to demonstrate His love to those affected by disasters through our timely use of resources, talents and time. We provide many different types of relief, including food, water, child care, laundry, repairs, rebuilding and more.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has gained national and international recognition for our work in crisis situations across the country. State convention leaders invest significant resources to provide proper training for our volunteers. They stand ready at a moment’s notice to help the hurting and bring hope during a catastrophe.
In 2013, replicating their response to previous disasters, SBC Disaster Relief rushed to the aid of tornado victims in Oklahoma.
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I always donate to Baptist Disaster Relief. They are top of the line.
Several days ago the local TV station interviewed some kids who were staying at a local Baptist Church. I think the Church had room for 140 people who fled the hurricane.
The kids said they were having fun and it was neat to have all the water they wanted plus free meals which were good. The kids were playing in a nice looking gym and probably recreation room.
How many liberal leftist types ever donate or volunteer for disaster relief? Didn’t think too many do.
The leftist idiots who bitch about separation of church and state and the alleged oppression caused by religion, never give religious organizations any credit for the work they do at times of disaster.
This is where I always give to disaster relief. We have several church members who serve on a team and are in Naples right now.
They begin at 6:30 a.m and finish, after cleaning their site, and head off to sleep at 10:00 p.m.!
They report that need surpasses anything they are able to do and will continue to be the situation for foreseeable future.
Many people report losing everything but the clothes on their backs.
I am told that these are people who fall through the cracks of social programs.
My exhausted friends are scheduled to drive 8 - 12 hours home in Saturday but are so sad leaving so many people behind still in same condition as when they arrived.
Please remember these and many other folks giving aid 24/7 to the hurting, for if they run out of energy (after all, they are all 55-70 years old ) they worry about failing the people.
Many years ago Paris Texas was hit with tornadoes, and I was privileged to be part of an SBA team that went in to help clear debris. One of those buses was there, and it was a focal point for relief efforts. Good food too, which kept us working hard. With hindsight, one of the most worthwhile times in my life.
People here go on and on about the Salvation Army but these guys at Baptist Relief should get money if it must be some how be a church related donation.
They get down and dirty in the disaster, hands on.
“I am told that these are people who fall through the cracks of social programs.”
That usually means that they made too much money recently. Basically, punished for being too productive and self reliant as a rule.
I took their training and helped out with Katrina. They do a great work. I don’t even belong to a SBC but I contribute to them and the Salvation Army. They do a lot of coordinating together.
They’re always first on the scene of a disaster, and nobody ever hears about it.
Wonder how many atheist facilities these evacuees are staying at.
My SBC church has 28,000 volunteers in the field in Houston. I am one of them.
We are serving 32,000 meals per day.
We are about 1/4 of the way through this emergency.
People from my church are trained and going to TX. The SBC Disaster teams are the greatest.
People from my church are trained and going to TX. The SBC Disaster teams are the greatest.
Thank you for the volunteers. We need all that we can get.
This going to be a marathon, not a sprint.
They’re always first on the scene of a disaster, and nobody ever hears about it.”
They frequently chainsaw their way in to a disaster. Good people doing Jesus’ work.
Great job they are doing! God bless them.
I quit supporting the S.A. when they couldn’t bother to acknowledge my gifts with a receipt. And likewise, the Red Cross when I learned the head honcho pulled down nearly $500K in salary, travel and perqs.
May God’s blessing pour down on you and your team! Thank you for all that you are doing for these unfortunate people.
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