As Kentucky flood recovery continues, Southern Baptists serve survivors
WHITESBURG, Ky. (BP) – The Southern Baptist response to the devastating flash floods in Kentucky the last week of July continues, and volunteers from 16 different Southern Baptist state conventions have been engaged in the clean-up and recovery process so far.
DISASTER RELIEF DIGEST: Flood victims turning to Christ; Football player dies after helping in Kentucky cleanup
Kentucky residents turning to Christ in aftermath of deadly flash floods; Kentucky football player falls ill, dies after helping with flood cleanup.
Los bautistas del sur responden a las “abrumadoras” inundaciones de Kentucky
WHITESBURG, KY (BP) — Mientras los peritos continúan evaluando los daños causados por las históricas inundaciones que han anegado el este de Kentucky, los bautistas del sur han comenzado a planificar su respuesta.
Kentucky, 7 other states have Disaster Relief boots on ground in eastern Kentucky
WHITESBURG, Ky. (BP) – Ron Crow, the director of the Kentucky Baptist District Relief, is coordinating teams from eight different states as they work together in eastern Kentucky’s flooded areas. He said the flooding is some of the worst he’s ever witnessed. “It’s absolutely incredible, catastrophic. A lot of times flooding happens in a community […]
Southern Baptists responding to ‘overwhelming’ Kentucky floods
WHITESBURG, KY (BP) — As surveyors continue assessing the damage done by the historic flooding that has deluged eastern Kentucky, Southern Baptists have begun planning their response.
Death toll rises to 35 in eastern Ky flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (BP) – At least 35 people have been confirmed dead due to devastating flooding that has hit the southeast part of the state, and Gov. Andy Beshear says the number will continue to grow in the coming days, as more areas become accessible.
Churches encouraged to engage in compassion ministry as part of Send Relief Sunday
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — Send Relief, the compassion ministry arm of Southern Baptists, is encouraging churches to engage their communities by meeting needs and building bridges for sharing the gospel to commemorate Send Relief Sunday on August 7.
Kentucky pastors in flooded areas cleaning up, reaching out, awaiting help
HAZARD, Ky. (BP) – Tim Reynolds, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Hazard, said the flood waters barely lapped up onto his parking lot.
UKRAINE UPDATE: Alabama church ministers in rural Ukraine; Louisiana DR team serves on short notice
Alabama church practices ministry of presence in rural Ukraine; Louisiana DR team serves on short notice in Romania.
Virginia Baptists provide immediate relief in wake of flooding in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN, Va. (BP) – Southern Baptists in Virginia are providing immediate relief to the community of Buchanan County, after severe flooding last week affected around 450 homes in the area.