by Staff | Oct 20, 2022 | Hurricane, Relief/Aid
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following narrative was provided by Randy Swift, associate pastor at Claremore, First, who was serving on a chainsaw team in Daytona Beach, Fla. with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR). For those interested in more information on DR or would like...
by Staff | Oct 11, 2022 | Hurricane, Relief/Aid
DAYTONA, Fla.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is serving in Daytona, Fla., an area that initially was overlooked, regarding areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Sam Porter, interim state DR director, knew of the possibilities that Florida may have a region not...
by Staff | Oct 6, 2022 | Hurricane, Relief/Aid
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) teams will be serving in Florida amid the response to the deadly and destructive Hurricane Ian. Volunteer teams from Oklahoma will be part of a multi-state, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) response. Sam Porter, interim...
by Chris Doyle | Aug 2, 2022 | Flood, Relief/Aid
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief’s (DR) volunteer teams are answering a call to assist in the wake of devastating floods that caused damage in Kentucky and other areas. Don Williams, state DR director for Oklahoma Baptists, reported DR is currently preparing to deploy...
by Staff | Jul 19, 2022 | Fire, Relief/Aid
Wildfires in Blaine County have damaged thousands of acres since last week. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) team members have been called on to assist in feeding those fighting the wildfires, which are only 30 percent contained. According to Oklahoma Baptist DR...
by Chris Doyle | May 9, 2022 | Relief/Aid, Severe Storms, Tornado
SEMINOLE—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to help people in Seminole and surrounding area recover from the May 4 tornadic storms. Last Saturday, May 7, members from different Oklahoma Baptist churches offered their time to serve those affected by the...
