Baptist News Summary:
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“Churches were strengthened, saints encouraged and the Kingdom advanced.”
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California quakes prompt Southern Baptist response
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“:…about three minutes later, the seven hit, and all our neighbors were screaming.”
Seeing the need for children’s ministry, firsthand
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Even though you grew up in a different era, you know what they’re facing.
Disaster Relief opens up opportunities for non-credentialed volunteers
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Church groups can call (470) 389-3552 to contact a team representative.
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief deployed to West Virginia flooding
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Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief joined cleanup in West Virginia Monday after flooding killed 23 people and destroyed over 1,000 homes.
More churches seeing need for volunteer screening
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Nearly half of the background checks requested by churches through LifeWay’s program with backgroundchecks.com reveal some type of criminal offense.
Chainsaw cross conveys hope after tornado onslaught
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“… the men taking the time to cut that cross offered an extra step of healing.”
Holiday storms draw volunteers to 8 states
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Deadly storm systems slashed across the nation over the holidays killing scores and bringing rapid response from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers.
Possible disaster relief training in Macon to be offered for South Carolina flood response
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Following warnings about self-deployment to flooded areas in South Carolina, Georgia Baptist Convention Disaster Relief is looking at providing an unscheduled emergency training session for volunteers to help in cleanup efforts. A potential Disaster Relief Phase I Training could take place on Oct. 17 in the Macon area, said a memo from GBC Disaster Relief. Those […]
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief assessing response with South Carolina counterparts
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GBC Disaster Relief leaders met today with others in pulling together an appropriate response to the historic floods in South Carolina …