This is how I see Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers, the light at the end of the tunnel. We are there to offer that hope to those who have suffered loss and cannot seem to find it in the moment. Whether it is a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, a kind word of encouragement, a cup of cold water, or helping them recover items lost in disaster and restoration of their property. All of these are love in action. We don't deploy for our own glory, but to give Glory to the One who ultimately gives this life sustaining hope we all long for.
Love for my fellow DR workers, not just those in California but every where in the United States and overseas. We have a common ground and a passion to help the least of these in times of great need. The love of the Father pours from each of them in a way that I never thought I could see come from anyone aside from Jesus himself.
The following information is a current count of the efforts from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief:
Professions of Faith | 198 | |
| Gospel Presentations | 1,895 | |
| Chaplaincy Contacts | 5,764 | |
| Ministry Contacts |
21,125
| |
| Other Decisions | 57 | |
| Volunteer Days | 40,225 | |
| Meals Prepared | 1,861,830 | |
| Mudout Jobs | 1,626 | |
| Chainsaw Jobs | 2,002 | |
| Fire Cleanup/Debris Removal | 117 | |
| Repair/Roofing Jobs | 364 | |
| Showers | 20,635 | |
| Laundry Loads | 8,063 | |
| Children Cared For | 374 | |
| Gallons of Water Purified | 10,761 | |
| Messages Sent | 2,187 |
Please keep these men and women in your prayers as they continue their work for the Lord on the east coast. Many more days will be required to help the victims of Sandy. Because of the love the Father has for us, we have joy. Below is a video that some of the volunteers from Texas, Virginia and South Carolina put together to bring some holiday cheer at the end of a hard day.
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