September 8, 2017 By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — From the rural communities along the Texas Gulf Coast to the fourth largest city in the U.S., the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s partnerships in the Lone Star State are already starting to bear fruit as volunteers get to work making a difference in the lives of Hurricane … Continue reading
By Marv Knox, Field Coordinator – Fellowship Southwest Cooperative Baptist Fellowship volunteers are racing the clock to help Hurricane Harvey victims remove flood-soaked carpet and drywall before mold takes over — and help is needed. Two CBF congregations, Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth and Day Spring Baptist Church in Waco, are organizing an initial … Continue reading
By Matt Sciba Creator God, God of the heavens and the Earth; God of the land and the seas; To the One who brought all things into being and sustains all that is created: We need your presence. The wind has roared. The seas rose. And we were in the path. Huddled together with our … Continue reading
By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — South Main Baptist Church will serve as the base of operations for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Disaster Response work in Houston with CBF’s efforts also extending to other communities along the Texas Gulf Coast that are facing devastation from Hurricane Harvey. Steve Wells, pastor of South Main Baptist Church … Continue reading
By Nell Green Lord God, Creator and Sustainer of our earth, Hear our cry. Part of your world has been devastated. Our hearts are overwhelmed and fainting as we watch those seeking higher ground and shelter. For those who have lost loved ones, bring comfort as only you Lord God are able. For those who … Continue reading
August 29, 2017 By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — Individuals and churches wanting to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey are invited to consider partnering with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in the days to come by making financial gifts and by forming volunteer recovery teams. “And the gifts of money and time from some should be … Continue reading
August 28, 2017 By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — As waters rise and life-saving rescues continue in the Houston area, CBF Disaster Response and its partners — including CBF Texas, Fellowship Southwest and others — are in touch with national and state partners and are contacting Texas church leaders to assess their needs. CBF has … Continue reading