Two SCBaptist Disaster Relief (SCDR) units are serving alongside multiple other states to help residents in Oklahoma this week. Serving from South Carolina are the chainsaw units from North Trenholm Baptist Church (Columbia Metro Association) and the Kershaw Baptist Association. The SCDR units are in Claremore, just north of Tulsa, OK. The EF3 tornado that
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Although we were originally asked to serve in Dallas, Texas, situations change rapidly in disaster areas, and we have been reassigned to Oklahoma. An EF3 tornado caused great damage in Claremore on Saturday, May 25. Chainsaw units, including chaplains, are needed. The first SC units will deploy for OK this weekend (June 1-2). Other units
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A large part of Southern Baptists’ success in Disaster Relief is due to partnerships. That was evident in Anderson County, SC, recently. As a severe storm swept across the area in May 2024, it brought massive trees down on cars, houses, and yards. Although the local Saluda Baptist Association had a Disaster Relief (DR) chainsaw
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The first Sunday of June is designated each year on the Southern Baptist calendar as a day to recognize Disaster Relief (DR) ministry in your church, association, or state. You are encouraged to celebrate the efforts of your local volunteers to ADVANCE God’s Kingdom by bringing help, hope, and healing to people affected by disasters.
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South Carolina Baptists have been steadily increasing their involvement in local schools. From April 2023 to April 2024, Heart4Schools and SCBaptists have experienced significant growth in both school partnerships and church participation. In April 2023, SCBaptists were partnered with 503 schools, a number that rose to 590 by April 2024. This increase of 87 schools represents a 17.3% growth over just one year, showing
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Updated May 15, 2024 – new info in bold SCBaptist Disaster Relief chainsaw units are helping residents in the Anderson-Belton-Honea Path area after severe weather caused heavy damage on Wednesday night, May 8. The day after the storm, DR volunteers were making assessments. The local Saluda Association chainsaw unit worked on Friday May 10, clearing
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Renee’ Atkinson, the South Carolina Teacher of the Year for 2024, exemplifies shining a light for Christ in the classroom. With over 21 years of experience in the education field, Atkinson never anticipated the platform that she would have as the Teacher of the Year. Throughout the year, Atkinson has traveled across the state, speaking to other
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Kim and Matt had two older children on the brink of adulthood when they felt the Lord calling them to adoption. They had always talked about wanting to adopt but had never actually pursued it. Born into a tumultuous environment, Chandler entered the world amidst adversity, experiencing withdrawal after being exposed to drugs in the womb. Trusting
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(Updates are included below the original article) Chainsaw units are mobilizing in response to Saturday evening’s surprise tornado in Rock Hill. Five units are scheduled to gather at a church near the damaged area on Monday morning, April 23. After receiving assignments, they will disperse to assist residents having tree damage. Mike Wallace, Associational Mission
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May 6 – 10, 2024 Ideas for 2024: Talk to the principal. He/She will know what is needed!
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