Written by Tharran Gaines, reprinted with permission by The Pathway. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) is known for its slogan of "Bringing Help, Hope and Healing." However, it's not always in that order. It's been said that following a disaster like Hurricane Ian, it takes two or three days for the shock and adrenaline experienced [...]
By Chris Houghtaling BRKC-DR Admin “I just wanted to see.” said the woman as she looked around the room. There were tears, prayer, a hug. She explained she had been telling herself over and over “There HAS to still be good in humanity! There just HAS to be!” But she was seriously starting to think [...]
July 11, 2021 will be a day forever noted in the history of a small island country just 90 miles from the Southern tip of Florida. Cuba - so near, yet so closed off. Mysterious and often unthought of by most Americans. This day, the people, with nothing to lose but their life, made their [...]
The recently-formed BR-KC Disaster Relief Team is off to a busy start. In just a little over a year, the team has spent time in Missouri, Iowa and Louisiana, When disaster strikes, people are fearful, traumatized and vulnerable. The following is a snapshot of just a few people who have been helped by our team: People [...]
