DisasterRelief - Cape Girardeau Baptist Association

Purpose Statement

To assist the churches and associations of the Missouri Baptist Convention in providing disaster relief.

The motivation behind Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts is summed up in the phrase, "A cup of water in Jesus' name."

Disaster Relief is Christan love in action, meeting the urgent needs of hurting humanity in crisis situations.

When people are hurting because of disaster, we respond with love and healing.

Interesting Facts

Southern Baptist are the second largest provider of Disaster Relief in North America.Ā The first being the American Red Cross.
66% to 80% of all meals served by the American Red Cross are prepared by Southern Baptist
Southern Baptists are the largest disaster relief partner to the American Red Cross, responding to nearly 100 disasters a year, preparing more than a million meals, and repairing nearly 2,000 homes annually.

Types of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Ministries

Feeding / Chain Saw / Security / Crisis Counseling / Sleeping / Airlift Kitchens Repair & Rebuilding / Childcare / Laundry / Communication / Shower / Cleanup / Mud-out / Water Purification / Recovery

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Southeast Missouri

Disaster Relief

The past year was not as busy as the previous year, but three responses were made with the SEMO kitchen.

We have added two more commercial convection ovens in the past year, which will again increase the capacity of meals we can prepare. This should be all the large equipment we will need to operate, but will need more pans, etc. for the convection ovens.

The first week of June 5 volunteers went to New Orleans to help feed the NOAH Rebuild volunteers, who are helping rebuild homes and churches in that area.

We were able to use volunteers from St. Louis, and Springfiled areas on the last two responses.

On behalf of the leadership team, I thank the Churches and individuals who have supported our unity by giving of their time, giving financially, and praying. Without you this mission of compassion would not be possible.

Ron Hahs

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Ron Hahs is our SEMO Kitchen Coordinator & wears the "Blue Hat" ronhahs@atprs.net

North American Mission Board
Disaster Relief Update

Sept 23 - Oct. 2, 06

First Baptist Church, Perryville, for the Crostown Tornado, then moved to Charleston Association Camp Ground to send food to both Crosstown torando and Lilbourn flooding victims. 6,580 meals, 42 volunteers, 15 from Cape Association.

Dec. 2 - Dec. 6, 06

Fee Fee Baptist Church St. Louis Dec. Ice Storm, 4,588 meals, 16 volunteers, 4 from Cape Association.

Jan. 15 - Jan. 28, 07

Second Baptist Church Springfield, Mo and Convoy of Hope Warehouse Jan. Ice Storm 16,535 meals, 34 volunteers, 7 from Cape Association.

Danny Decker is Missouri Baptist Convention specialist and state Director ddecker@mobaptist.org