Disaster Relief

 

DR LOGO.jpgThe Disaster Relief ministry continues to be an asset to people and communities that struggle with the effects of natural disasters. Administering mass feeding, shower, chainsaw and recovery, and disaster relief volunteers in Arkansas total over 1,000, each providing care, shelter, hot food and showers to victims of disasters. Through this ministry, Christ's love has been shared through practical means of teaching and reaching.

2008 Disaster Relief Training Schedule

February 8-9, 2008 at Camp Paron starting at 10:00 am.  Husqvarna Chainsaw Safety Course.  Contact Central Baptist Association at 1-501-778-5463. Postponed.  Will be rescheduled. 
March 15, 2008 at FBC Marion starting at 8:30 am.   Contact Ray Oswalt at
1-870-633-2382.
March 29, 2008 at FBC Brinkley, starting at 8:30 am.  Contact Joe Garner at
1-870-572-3727.
April 26, 2008 at FBC Arkadelphia starting at 8:30 am.  Contact Red River
Baptist Association at 1-870-246-9524.                                                            
May 10, 2008 Geyer Springs Baptist Church at 8:30 am.  Missions Ministries Team at 1-800-838-2272 in Arkansas.    
May 31, 2008 ImmanuelBaptistChurch, Warren 8:30am.  Contact Bartholomew Association 1-870-226-7533   
June 14, 2008 at FBC Batesville starting at 8:30 am.   Contact Ronnie Toon at
1-870-793-7162.
August 23, 2008 at FBC Pea Ridge starting at 8:30 am.  Contact Northwest Arkansas Baptist Association at 1-479-273-5442.
September 27, 2008 at FBC Harrison starting at 8:30 am.  Contact North Arkansas Baptist Association at 1-870-741-3806.
October 4, 2008 at FBC Corning starting at 8:30 am.  Contact Current-Gaines Baptist Association at 1-870-857-6319.

At every training event there will be, for new volunteers, an introduction to Feeding and Recovery operations. 

We are requiring that every volunteer attend at least ONE training event a year.  Update volunteers must complete NIMS 700 training during the above training dates.  The NIMS 700 training will be provided on the above dates.

Potential Chaplains must attend Feeding or Recovery Training prior to the Chaplaincy Training .

Please invite your volunteers to attend one of the above trainings.  New volunteers must be an active member of a local Southern Baptist Church.  If you have any questions, please contact Bill Cantrell at 1-501-376-4791 ext. 5249. 

Contact Us

Missions Ministries Team
800.838.2272, ext. 5249
(toll free in AR)
or 501.376.4791, ext. 5249
Email Bill Cantrell

Disaster relief efforts continue in New Orleans

Arkansas Baptist Builders are continuing work rebuilding homes in the New Orleans area.

Lodging, meals and showers are available. Volunteers will need to  provide their own transportation.

For more information or to volunteer, call ABSC volunteer coordinator Bill Cantrell toll-free in Arkansas at 800.838.2272 ext. 5249 or outside of Arkansas call 501.376.4791 ext. 5249.