Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Update – Oct. 3, 2024
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to work in Morgan City, LA following the devastation caused by Hurricane Francine. In total, there have been 410 workorders, 65 gospel conversations, 7 professions of faith, 800 contacts made and 30...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Still Serving After Hurricane Francine; Poised to Join Hurricane Helene Response
MORGAN CITY, La.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers continue to serve storm victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Over the past few weeks since Francine caused widespread damage, volunteers have cleared debris, prepared meals, offered showers...
Oklahoma Baptist DR Serving as ‘Hands and Feet of Jesus’ Amid Hurricane Recovery in Louisiana
MORGAN CITY, La.—In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers are serving storm victims in numerous ways, including mud-out, preparing meals, offering showers and laundry service and more. Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists’...
Oklahoma DR units will head to La. in response to Hurricane Francine
Oklahoma Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers are departing Friday morning to establish and operate a recovery site at First Baptist Church in Morgan City, La., following the landfall of Hurricane Francine on Sept. 11. Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists’...
Disaster Relief Responds to Flooding in Oklahoma Panhandle
Oklahoma Disaster Relief Volunteers have been busy this year thanks to the weather that has brought the need for fire, wind and rain responses. Since April 28, there have been DR volunteers serving Oklahomans impacted by tornado damage. Chainsaw teams continue to work...
Disaster Relief Provides New Apartment for Elderly
Earlier this year, a large outbreak of wildfires devastated western Oklahoma. According to oklahoma.gov, approximately 152,294 acres of land were burned. Many lost their homes and property to the fires. One of these homeowners was an elderly gentleman named Jerry...
DR teams spring into action again
Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief has activated volunteer teams in response to the rash of severe storms and tornadoes that have been decimating communities across the state over the past several weeks. “Once again, we have the opportunity to be the hands and...
Oklahoma Baptist DR tornado relief work continues, as prayer & support still needed
When disaster strikes, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will be there “to bring help, hope and healing to our neighbors and friends,” according to Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptist DR state director. The late spring tornadoes that devastated areas of the state...
Amid tornado response, Bartlesville church opens its doors to house disaster relief workers, ministry
BARTLESVILLE—In the aftermath of the powerful May 6 tornado that devastated the town of Barnsdall, and also hit the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is actively serving in these areas. To support these DR efforts and the people they serve,...
After devastating tornadoes, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief still serving
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were in action responding to the outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma in late April and early May. Oklahoma Baptist DR has been serving in hard-hit areas the state, including Sulphur and Morris. On the morning of May 7, DR...