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...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief serving in Sulphur and beyond; Falls Creek hosts OG&E utility workers near Sulphur
SULPHUR—As May 1 arrived, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were in action responding to the outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma in late April, even as severe weather forecasts loom. Jason Yabrough, state director for Oklahoma Baptist DR, has been...
Oklahoma Baptist DR volunteers bringing hope, help after deadly tornadoes
Volunteers with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) were called into action in the immediate aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma on April 27. From preparing meals to chainsaw/debris clean-up to chaplaincy ministry, Oklahoma Baptist DR teams are...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief responding in Sulphur, other tornado-impacted areas of state
Photo: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Chaplains and Damage Assessors are now in areas of Oklahoma affected by devastating tornadoes on April 27. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief has been activated in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes on April 27. ...
DR continues serving Oklahoma Panhandle in wildfires aftermath
Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief (DR) director, reported 22 DR volunteers began working Wednesday, March 6, in cleanup and fire recovery in areas located in the Oklahoma Panhandle. DR has been serving in Gage and other parts of Ellis County since...
DR Teams Respond To Wildfires In Panhandle
Oklahoma Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers responded quickly on Feb. 28 to provide relief following devastating wildfires that swept through northwest parts of the state the evening before. “Our volunteers are delivering pallets of water, snacks, etc....
Oklahoma Baptist DR Teams in Guam, Headed to Florida
Posted by Bob Nigh -- A team of five Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers arrived in the Pacific island of Guam on Sept. 17 to help do clean-up, repair and rebuilding following Typhoon Mawar. Other state DR teams are being formed to travel to Florida in...
DR Crews on the Job After Powerful Winds Strike in Hennessey, Owasso
Post by Bob Nigh -- Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) debris removal crews responded quickly after severe thunderstorms and damaging winds knocked out power and scattered debris overnight in at least two areas of central and northern Oklahoma Aug. 13-14. DR crews...