Faith-based compassion groups face declining numbers
“The average American doesn’t realize all the things that churches do to make society less awful.”
“The average American doesn’t realize all the things that churches do to make society less awful.”
By Diana Chandler LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) – Trinity Baptist Church Senior Pastor Steve James calls it “Lake Charles grit,” an ability to persevere during hardship on top of hardship. “Grit up” is the local rallying cry after Hurricanes Laura and Delta hit western Louisiana just weeks apart. “We had one hand tied behind our […]
“We as Southern Baptists have to be ready at all times…”
As Hurricane Sally’s deluge flooded Alabama and the Florida Panhandle Wednesday (Sept. 16), Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) readied its response.
“To say they are stretched thin is an understatement at best.”
“Cameron is still under three feet of water. That will take a long time for that to recede.”
“You never think it’s going to happen to you…”
“People with no money were donating what they had …”
“We could really use the help [to rebuild]. It would greatly encourage and strengthen our people.”
“…it’s difficult to argue when you’re pulling limbs or stirring beans.”
“California wildfires are mostly under control, but fire risk remains high,” a report from The Los Angeles Times says. CNN/Screen capture