Category Archives: Disaster Response
Journey of a willing heart
The following post comes from CBF field personnel, Steve and Nancy James. Having just returned from a long trip, Steve and I had only two days to unpack, rest, and gear up for a rough trip from northern Haiti to … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster Response, Haiti Ministries
Tagged CBF, CBF field personnel, celebration, church building, Haiti, Haiti Ministries, Missions, rubble houses
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Two communities need help for long term disaster recovery
Two communities devastated by recent disasters have begun “long term recovery” and need help. Since Hurricane Isaac inundated LaPlace, Louisiana with unprecedented flooding in August, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has been working to help residents return to a “new normal.” After … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster Response, General CBF
Tagged Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, disaster response, LaPlace, Hattiesburg
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“Pam’s Story” – A CBF Disaster Response reflection
This post reflecting on the CBF Disaster Response tornado clean-up efforts in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is from Charles Ray, special projects coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas. Blessings Sunday on Peach Street in Hattiesburg. Three hours before services a few … Continue reading
Update on Hurricane Sandy relief efforts of CBF Disaster Response Ministries
Hurricane Sandy devastated many areas along the East Coast on October 29, 2012. In Sandy’s aftermath, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship churches found themselves reaching out to help their neighbors begin to recover.
Hattiesburg tornado update – February 13, 2013
Below is an update from Tommy Deal, CBF U.S. Disaster Response Coordinator, on response plans following the devastating tornado that hit Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Sunday, February 10. University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg is gearing up to help those affected by … Continue reading
