Thirteen Baptist University of the Américas students joined six staff and faculty members to help clear the Blanco River of debris deposited during the Memorial Day flood in the Wimberley area. The team cleared uprooted trees as well as mud-filled appliances from the banks of the river.
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Kristen Hutchins measures the temperature in a solar oven constructed by fifth graders Kylie Chesser and Ava Choate. The students made s’mores in their ovens as a part of Howard Payne University’s Summer Scholars program.elementary-aged children attended Howard Payne University’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs. They learned lessons in robotics, 3D printing, science, music and physical education.
Texas Baptist Disaster Recovery volunteers will travel to Bon Repos, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, August 6-13, to help rebuild their communities by partnering with local churches, associations, and other long-term recovery teams, focusing on feeding the people, medical and dental assistance, and construction work. More information is available from Marla Bearden at [email protected].
BCFS, formerly Baptist Child & Family Services, has named Suraj Harilall controller. He will oversee day-to-day worldwide financial operations, guide long-term fiscal planning and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
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