As people across the nation continue to grieve the flooding tragedy in Texas, Alabama Baptists are among those who are responding and praying.
Financial gifts given to Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief are being used to help those in Texas who were affected, said Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
“On behalf of Alabama Baptists, your State Board of Missions has already provided funds for disaster relief efforts in Central Texas,” he said. “Individuals and churches can contribute to this ongoing need, and every dollar given will go to aiding disaster relief efforts.”
At least 100 people have died from the flash flooding that happened July 4 along the Guadelupe River, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a nondenominational Christian camp for girls.
“This is another occasion when breaking news truly breaks our hearts,” Lance said. “To know that more than 100 people have lost their lives leaves all of us grief-stricken, and definitely we are focused on praying for the families during this extraordinarily difficult time.”
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This article was originally published at TheAlabamaBaptist.org.
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