The first wave of Texas Baptist Men volunteers are headed to Florida to meet needs caused by Hurricane Ian.
The first responding TBM Disaster Relief units include a command center, electrical support unit, electrical support generator and asset protection unit. TBM leaders are scheduling flood recovery and feeding teams to serve, as well.
Local officials still are calculating the damage inflicted by the storm, which is now lashing South Carolina. At least 21 people have died as a result of the hurricane, and large portions of Florida have been impacted by torrential rainfall.
TBM Executive Director Mickey Lenamon asked Christians to pray both for storm survivors and volunteers.
“These are tough times for the people who were in this storm’s path. So, let’s pray for the variety of needs they are facing, including their spiritual needs,” he said.
“Pray for our TBM volunteers. They are willing and eager to serve our Lord through service to others. Pray for their safety in traveling and in working. Also pray that the love of Christ will show through in all that our people do.”
TBM is part of a multistate response that includes Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers from about a dozen states.
To support TBM disaster relief ministries financially, send a check designated for disaster relief to Texas Baptist Men, 5351 Catron Dr., Dallas, TX 75227 or click here to give online.
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