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Southern Baptists combat flooding, storm damage; volunteers still needed
GREENVILLE, Texas—Storms with strong, straight-line winds have wrought havoc in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the last two weeks, underscoring the severe weather events that...
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SBDR responds in Ohio against backdrop of historic two weeks of tornadoes
By Tobin Perry BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (BP)—Southern Baptists in Ohio and Kentucky are on the ground and serving Ohio residents impacted by devastating tornadoes. According to...
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So. Baptists respond to Midwest tornadoes, flooding
By Tobin Perry CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (BP) — Just days after devastating storms hit the Midwest earlier this week, Southern Baptists have mobilized to help...
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Send Relief launches ‘Stories of Hope’ podcast
By Brandon Elrod When a hurricane devastates a community or constant poverty leaves people hungry, how does the local church encounter its neighbors to meet...
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Baptist leaders: Volunteers still needed for historic Midwest flood relief
By Tobin Perry Pacific Junction, Iowa, located 25 miles South of Omaha, Neb., on Interstate 29, was hit hard by recent flooding. Southern Baptist Disaster...
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Students give spring break to meet needs in Florida Panhandle
By Brandon Elrod (PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — “Awesome, raw power. Wind and flying debris and trees coming down.” Jean Bartlett remembers the fury of Hurricane...
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‘Overwhelming’ Midwest floods draw SBDR response
Floods in Nebraska and Iowa have left at least three people dead and two others missing and presumed dead. Weather.com screen capture. HORNICK, Iowa (BP)...
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President Trump visits storm-ravaged Ala., relief volunteers
By Brandon Elrod BEAUREGARD, Ala.—United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited storm-ravaged Lee County, Alabama on Friday (Mar. 8) in the...
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SBDR leaders honor key volunteers
By Brandon Elrod KANSAS CITY (BP) – Toward the beginning of every year, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) leaders from across North America gather to...
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Collegiate, other volunteers still needed in hurricane aftermath
By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—When the calendar turns to a New Year, it is easy for the trials and headlines of the previous year to...
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Southern Baptist disaster relief efforts endure crisis after crisis
By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—In recent months, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) has been diligently responding to both national and local crises across North America:...
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California Camp Fire: “It never turned daylight that day”
Editor’s Note: Story was updated Nov. 19 to include latest information regarding the death and destruction toll. By Brandon Elrod PARADISE, Ca.—Members of Paradise Ridge...
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‘The woods exploded’ amid pastor’s fire rescue (Baptist Press)
MAGALIA, Calif. (BP) — When the deadliest wildfire in state history struck the Northern California town of Magalia, pastor Doug Crowder didn’t get to preach...
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First Person: Appreciating Disaster Relief
By Brandon Elrod As a writer, I hate to use cliché phrases. There are some things in life, however, that can only be described adequately...
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This Sunday: Disaster Relief appreciation day
Georgia Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers provide chainsaw and debris removal for a homeowner following Hurricane Michael. NAMB phot by Sara Brockmann. By Brandon Elrod...
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“Looking up” in faith, one year after Sutherland Springs attack
By Mike Ebert SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas. – Once members of the news media journey to this small town 35 miles southeast of San Antonio, many...
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