DR volunteers keeping the Gospel front and center in Georgia
SUWANEE, Ga. — Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief continues to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people impacted by Hurricane Helene’s destructive path across Georgia. As of Friday morning, GBDR director Dwain Carter reported that more than 134,000 meals had been prepared by volunteers, including those from other states supporting the response.
Georgia Baptists allocate $1M for direct support of churches affected by Helene
SUWANEE, Ga. — The Georgia Baptist Mission Board's Financial Services Committee announced a special allocation of $500,000 dollars on Tuesday, Oct. 1, specifically to support Mission Georgia's efforts to provide direct assistance to Georgia Baptist churches, impacted ministerial staff, and community support. In addition, the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation approved a matching grant of $500,000.
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief coordinating ‘all hands on deck’ response to Hurricane Helene
SUWANEE, Ga. — Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief coordinator Dwain Carter said Saturday that the response in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s rampage through Georgia would be an “all hands on deck effort.” Carter said a huge area of the state has been affected by the storm, with effects ranging from wind damage to flooding, and loss of […]
Georgia Baptist churches offer support, healing in wake of school shooting
WINDER, Ga. (BP) – As the residents of Barrow County, and especially the students at Apalachee High School, deal with the aftermath of last week’s school shooting, Georgia Baptist churches are working together to provide support.
Drive-thru prayer ignites spiritual fire in Haley Grimm
DALLAS, Ga. (BP) — For Haley Grimm, a stop at a “drive-thru prayer” event last November ignited a spiritual fire. Now, the Georgia woman is excited about sharing that experience with others.
