Kingston, Texoma Southern and Others Suffer Damage from Tornados in Southern Oklahoma
https://vimeo.com/691144905 On March 21, a strong tornado went through the Kingston/Madill area, damaging many areas, including houses and Texoma Southern Baptist Church. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief teams are already on the...
Oklahoma Baptists DR Responds To Tornado Affecting Kingston, Madill
MADILL—Tornadic activity struck the Kingston/Madill area around 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 21. Don Williams, director of Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR), pictured above, reported DR team members are responding to help in this area of southeastern Oklahoma. “We will...
Oklahoma Disaster Relief Brings Hope in Wake of Colorado Wildfires
BOLDER, Colo.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to engage in disaster response after wildfires ravaged a thousand homes in Boulder, Colo., on December 30 last year. The fire caused more than 35,000 people to be displaced. “Sunday through Wednesday...
Oklahoma Baptist DR helping Arkansas recover from deadly tornadoes
Above: Disaster Relief chainsaw team leaves from Hugo to serve in Trumann, Ark. in the aftermath of the Friday, Dec. 10, tornadoes. HUGO—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is involved in the aftermath of the series of tornadoes that impacted numerous states on...
Oklahoma Baptist DR concludes work in La., plans to return to rebuild church
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is concluding eight weeks of recovery work in Louisiana after the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida. Oklahoma DR Director Don Williams said he is appreciative of how DR team members worked diligently in the affected areas,...
Oklahoma Baptist DR Remains Faithful in Louisiana After Hurricane Ida
DAVIS—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) remains in southeast Louisiana, serving residents who were affected by Hurricane Ida. Don Williams, state DR director, gave a report during the Church Resources committee, Sept. 14, at the Oklahoma Baptists board of...
Oklahoma Baptist DR serves Hurricane Ida victims
BAYOU VISTA, La.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is serving Hurricane Ida victims in Bayou Vista, La., which is 90 miles west of New Orleans and 40 miles west of Houma, La., one of the hardest-hit areas from the hurricane. DR’s Incident Command team is set up at...
Oklahoma Baptist DR ready to help Hurricane Ida victims
Above: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers pray Monday morning, Aug. 30, before heading to serve those affected by Hurricane Ida. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) dispatched its Incident Command team Monday morning, Aug. 30, to help with the aftermath of...
Oklahoma Baptist DR seeks people who want to serve
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is ready for Oklahoma Baptists to join the ministry and be ready to serve whenever and wherever a disaster strikes. Don Williams, director of Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief, said the year 2020 took its toll on many trained...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Assists Churches Damaged by Recent Winter Storm
Don Williams did not know he would be busy in early March. The arctic weather that swept through Oklahoma in mid-February had unexpected results with many churches across the state. Williams, who serves as state director of Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR), spent...