The *L Family’s journey toward adoption was not an easy one. They initially became foster parents to provide temporary homes for children in need. “Our desire was to be a safe harbor, sharing the hope and love of Jesus temporarily,” they said. However, when two boys came into their lives and needed a permanent home,
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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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Prayer is key to God’s work among people. If we want God to work in our schools, prayer is going to be our primary avenue of God’s presence. The following resource is intended to guide your church, ministry, or family as you engage in a prayer walk through your local school. As you walk, pray
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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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Global Hunger Sunday is August 25th. Through the South Carolina Hunger Relief Offering, the South Carolina Baptist Convention is able to financially partner with SCBaptist churches and ministries to help alleviate hunger in South Carolina. This year, SCBaptists will join in prayer for specific needs in our state and around the world. Day 1: The
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Heart4Schools is dedicated to supporting students and teachers throughout the state. They believe in building strong partnerships with local schools, starting with a simple question: “How can we help?” For the past three years, Columbia area churches have worked with district leaders in Richland One and Two to welcome international teachers with laundry baskets filled
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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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Reconcile Community Church in Greenville, SC, is deeply committed to reaching and loving its community. “The heart to plant Reconcile came from a burden to see a Gospel-centered church in a poverty-impacted community,” Pastor Will Broadus said. After living in East Asia as a missionary, the Lord burdened Broadus’ heart for underserved towns. From the
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River Springs Church’s Heart4Schools program has been making a significant impact on the lives of students in need at Spring Hill High School and the Academy for Success. “We are regularly looking for ways to help families in need, teachers who need to be lifted up, and ways we can be involved,” Terry Adkins, River
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