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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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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(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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Over 170 volunteers gathered at Barnwell First Baptist Church on March 9th for the South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief Spring Training event. The event provided essential training across various disciplines to equip volunteers for efficient and effective disaster response efforts. In 2023, South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief deployed teams to several locations in South Carolina,
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EVENT DETAILSThis training will prepare volunteers to meet needs after a disaster, serving with SCBaptist Disaster Relief (DR). Classes will be offered in many of the ministry areas of Baptist DR. An “Introduction to Disaster Relief” class is required of all new volunteers. The day will include three training class times, a general session, a
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Join us in praying for the people affected by the Saturday, Dec. 9 tornadoes, for first responders, and for TN Baptist Disaster Relief staff and volunteers as they respond to the disaster. Wes Jones, DR director in Tennessee, says they do not need assistance from other states at this time. If that changes, information will
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SCBaptist Disaster Relief presented their annual awards recently to recognize outstanding volunteers for their excellence in service. Buck Buckner Award Wayne Dutton of Springdale Baptist Church, Lancaster, received the “Buck” Buckner Memorial Award for distinguished service. Mr. Dutton served as a Unit Leader (“Blue Hat”) with the Moriah Baptist Association Disaster Relief unit for over
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Dates for 2024 SCBaptist Disaster Relief training events have been set as follows: Spring Training: Saturday, March 9 in the Barnwell area (Region 6) Unit Leader Training: Friday/Saturday, April 12-13 in the Florence area (Region 4) Fall Training: Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Spartanburg area (Region 2) More information will be provided later as details
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