Disaster Relief

Last week I had the blessing of a lifetime as I served with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief in Sumter, South Carolina. I led a chaplain group of six that knocked on over 500 doors and spoke to 244 people. One blessing was be used to lead an 80yr old woman to the Lord!
We train for disaster work praying that we will never need to be called. When a disaster hits, the time to train is past. So we spend the necessary time preparing ourselves to serve when people are devastated. We are able to bring hope in the midst of the crises.
What a blessing to serve with a small group that consisted of a retired truck driver, an electrical engineer that works on the International Space Station, a retired middle school counselor, a school bus driver, and a clinical counselor. Wow what a team! We had not met one another until this week of deployment but God melded our hearts together as we walked the streets sharing Christ!
If you have ever considered serving in disaster relief, I strongly encourage you to get involved. It is missions in crises. One of our group members said it was like being in a revival all week. Serving in disaster relief will remind you of how blessed you really are.
While I pray that there are no more disasters to respond to, I know we are ready when the call comes. The bags are packed and the prayers have been spoken. God will give you a divine appointment in which you can be the hands and feet of Jesus!

From the Heart,
Pastor BR