Disaster Relief
Updated Needs
Birmingham Baptist Association
Updated Needs for Saturday: Here are some needs for Saturday: We need names and addresses of people who need trees removed from yards. These can be homes in Cahaba Heights, Vestavia, Forestdale, Pratt City, Pleasant Grove, McDonald Chapel, or any other places in the area. We cannot remove trees that are on homes, but we can remove from fences. There are several chainsaw crews coming to Birmingham from all around the country Saturday, so let me know. You can reach me at bmorrison@alsbom.org .
Thursday and Friday: We need folks who will go to some areas and approach homeowners and ask if they need some tree and/or debris removal. We are also asking if they would like to have us pray for them. Great ministry opportunity!
Thursday and Friday meet at 9:00 am at Central Park Baptist Church for assignments.
As someone recently said, "With the relief efforts, this isn't a sprint, it's a MARATHON."
We are in this for the long haul. Below are three ways you can help. If you plan on going to serve with one of our partners or any organization and you would like to invite others to join you, please contact us in advance with the date and time you plan on volunteering. From there, we will notify the church so others can participate with you.
Praying
- Pray as an individual, family, small group and church for the following:
- Pray God will be present with all the disaster relief workers as they work long hours.
- Pray for those who have lost loved ones in the storm. Pray God will give them comfort and strength to grieve the loss of their family members.
- Pray for those who lost their homes and are now homeless.
- Pray for the churches that were destroyed or damaged from the storm.
- Pray for the gospel to go forth in an intentional way. Pray that the gospel would get out at such a time when hearts are softened and more realize there true helplessness.
Going
Go with one of our partners:
Samaritan’s Purse has two base camps.
Birmingham
Garywood Assembly of God
2730 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive
Hueytown, Alabama
205-441-2164
Tuscaloosa
First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa
721 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-345-7554
Please arrive ready for work by either 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM daily. (Sunday hours vary. If wanting to do construction, please wear sturdy work boots, work clothes, and a hat. And, bring basic equipment including work gloves, eye protection, and sunblock. If you are bringing your own chainsaw, please provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. chaps, hard hat, etc.)
Please call the numbers listed above in advance to let the site know you are coming so they can prepare for lunch. If you are not able to contact the site ahead of time, please plan to pack your own lunch/snack for the day.
Birmingham Baptist Association.
Monday through Saturday volunteers will meet at Central Park Baptist Church (1900 43rd Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208) beginning at 9:00 am in the main sanctuary. Coordinators from Birmingham Baptist Association will be present to divide into groups to help folks in Pleasant Grove, Fultondale, etc. The need is tremendous.
Monday through Friday, there will be meal preparation with Birmingham Baptist Disaster Relief at 4825 Ave. W Ensley 35208. This consists of preparing 7200 meals for disaster stricken areas. Meal preparations will take place at 5:30 am., 10:00 am. and 3:00-6:30 pm.
Sending
Provide Childcare
Help send people out by watching their children so they can go and serve. If you want to sign up to be on a contact list of those who can watch children, please email us with your name, contact number, and how many children you can help watch.
Give financially
We will soon have specific ways to give toward tornado relief that will help towards church member’s families who were affected and towards other relief efforts.
