The
motivation behind Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts can be summed up in one phrase. “A cup of cold water in Jesus’ name.” Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is following the example Jesus established when He fed 5,000 and the 4,000 and His teachings in the parable of the Good Samaritan and Matthew 25:31-46.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is Christian love in action. It is meeting the urgent needs of hurting humanity in crisis situations with loving care and a timely response as James 2:15-16 instructs us to do.
Upcoming Disaster Relief Training
As we start to see light at the end of the tunnel on this pandemic, we have learned a few lessons about how to best serve those in our community.
First, we must each be prepared. By making sure our families are ready we will be in a better position to help others. As hurricane season approaches, prepare yourself and your loved ones by having the recommended hurricane supplies.
Second, we must make sure our churches are ready, only then can we truly be in a place to help and server our neighbors. Should a major event happen in our beautiful Island home we can’t always rely on others to come from the mainland.
Unlike disasters on the mainland where help can arrive from neighboring states, we need to stand on our own. This has become very apparent with the current travel restrictions and possible transportation issues that may arise during a disaster.
The good news is our HPBC Disaster Relief ministry has a strong core of trained volunteers and great equipment. What we need most is you! By training as a disaster relief volunteer, you can be better prepared as an individual and as a member of your church. There truly is a spot for everyone to serve. We get the unique privilege of severing those in crisis. The ability to demonstrate, in a very real way, the love of Christ is a privilege we want to share. We would love to have you volunteer and look forward to serving with you.
The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief logo incorporates two types of ministry, physical and spiritual, exemplified by Christ.
Bringing Help, Hope, and Healing,
John & Gay Williams, Director
disasterrelief@hpbaptist.net
disasterrelief@hpbaptist.net