UPDATE 9/16/18 The following is a message from Rick Burnette, director of U.S. Disaster Response for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. CBF Disaster Response continues to monitor the ongoing effects of Tropical Depression Florence in the Carolinas as well as Virginia. In consultation with CBF of North Carolina and local congregations, Alan Williams, CBF’s Disaster Response Specialist, … Continue reading
By Rick Burnette Loving God, Lord of all Creation, we ask your mercy upon the vulnerable now suffering because of this powerful storm. We ask your protection for those who remain in harm’s way. We pray for the displaced; especially those who find themselves without shelter. We lift up those who have suffered mental and … Continue reading
The following is a message from Rick Burnette, director of U.S. Disaster Response for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. CBF Disaster Response is monitoring updates on the forecast track of Hurricane Florence with effects expected to extend from the coastal Carolinas and further inland including portions of the Mid-Atlantic states. The storm’s expected impact includes strong … Continue reading