Hurricane Idalia Update: 8-30-23

Dear N.C. Baptist Churches/Volunteers,

Hurricane Idalia came on shore in the Florida bend as a high category 3 Hurricane. Thanks to your prayers, gifts and support, N.C. Baptists are preparing to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors in some of the worst hit parts of Florida. Feeding Unit #2 (30,000 meals per day capacity) is on alert and preparing to deploy to Florida. Feeding volunteers along with recovery, shower/laundry, logistics, safety, Medical Reserve Corp, communications, admin and chaplaincy volunteers are all preparing to respond. Our swift water rescue team and boat are already in Florida waiting for the storm to pass so that they can respond as needed. We are also watching the path of the storm and are preparing to respond if we have needs in our own state.

Please consider downloading and sharing this NCMO video during your service this Sunday to help others learn
more about what God is doing through NC Baptist Disaster Relief and how to pray for people in Florida and how to pray for our NC volunteers. Here is the link to view and download this Disaster Relief video https://vimeo.com/835509600.  

Please consider having a prayer time during your service this Sunday to pray for those affected by Idalia
and the volunteers who are helping. Pray that the volunteers will be the hands and feet of Jesus to
hurting people. Pray that God will be glorified and made known by the words and actions of the
volunteers who are helping.

Consider giving to help those in need. Please support the NC Missions Offering which provides for the
on-going disaster relief ministry and all ministries of Baptists on Mission. If you want to make a donation
specifically to Hurricane Idalia efforts, please make your check payable to Baptists on Mission, designated
for Hurricane Idalia, and mail to: Baptists On Mission, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. You may also give
online.

Consider volunteering to assist with the immediate and long-term recovery efforts. The impact of
Hurricane Idalia will be felt for a long time. To register as a volunteer or receive updates, go to 

https://baptistsonmission.org/Hurricane-Idalia . You can also receive updates on our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ncmissions.

Thank you for your prayers and support.