Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Efforts

Many people are not aware of the efforts of Southern Baptists in times of disaster in our nation. Did you know that the Salvation Army and the Red Cross call the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams every time there is a disaster in our nation? The most recent is the floods in Iowa. As of July the 25th the report from the SBDR tells us that there have been:

Meals served 329,989
Mudouts 496
Chainsaw 489
Showers 4,886
Laundry Loads 2,557
Chaplain Contacts 2,032
Professions of Faith 29
Ministry Contacts 2,787

If you are part of a SBC church that gives to the North American Mission Board, you now know where some of your money goes.
I am proud to be a Southern Baptist...

Day of Celebration.

What a fabulous weekend, Saturday we spent time as a church family throwing water balloons at the pastor, then Sunday we came back to the baptism waters for two more baptisms. The Picnic was held under overcast sky's (thank you Lord). We had a good turnout and the kids (and adults) had a great time playing with water guns and water balloons. Our traveling chefs, Bruce and Roger prepared the meal for us and everyone enjoyed the hamburger and Hot dogs. We have to thank Rick for his commitment to making sure we have everything we need as he pulled up with at trailer full of supplies, as well as a 55 gallon barrel of water! Only Rick would bring his on water for the games including a pump to run a hose with a sprayer on the end! Come on Rick, a hose against a water pistol?
Sunday saw two more come to the baptism waters both from our VBS. It was exciting for all to see a mother of three come to be baptized because she gave her life to Christ during the VBS. She was attending one of the programs to watch her children, when during an alter call for the children she prayed the prayer to receive the Lord as her Savior. God works in such wonderful ways.
Next Sunday we will be going back to the baptism pool as one more came to me last night as said she was ready to be baptized.