SPECIAL EDITION

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Franklinton Baptist Church

“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs what good is it?”

James 2:15-16 (NIV)

Dear Church Family,

I’m heartbroken by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected and their families.

The road to recovery will be long, and we’re committed to supporting our neighbors in need. Here are ways you can help:

Immediate Support

Donate to Baptists on Mission at Baptists on Mission - Hurricane Helene or sign up to volunteer. All funds given go directly to support relief efforts.

Local Collection Drive

We’re organizing a collection drive for financial and material resources in partnership with the Raleigh Baptist Association. Please consider donating the following items:

Heavy-duty trash bags Shovels

Rakes                                                                                         5 - gallon buckets

Pump sprayers                                                                           Wheelbarrows

Dehumidifiers                                                                             Power Cords

Surface cleaner                                                                          Mops and buckets

Generators                                                                                 Work gloves

Goggles                                                                                      Utility knives

Duct tape                                                                                    Propane

Hammers                                                                                   Crowbars

Box fans                                                                                     Tarps

Batteries                                                                                     Flashlights

Paper towels                                                                              Portable phone chargers

Candles                                                                                     Scrub bushes

Ice packs                                                                                    New coats and jackets

New undergarments and socks                                               Blankets

Kitchen and dishwashing supplies                                           Non-perishable food

Hand can openers                                                                     Grab-and-go-sacks

Power electrolyte mixes                                                            Diapers (children and adults)

Wipes                                                                                        Baby formula

Hand sanitizer                                                                           Disinfectant

Laundry supplies                                                                       Premade first aid kits

Personal hygiene products

Drop off points

Please drop off your donations to Franklinton Baptist Church by next Wednesday, October 9 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. These donations should be delivered by FBC volunteers to the Raleigh Baptist Association Resource Center located at 820 South New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC on Thursday October 10 between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Other ways to Help

·       Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (Emergency and Disaster Response) https://cfwnc.org

·       North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

https://www.nccomunityfoundation.org

·       Samaritan’s Purse (volunteers needed) https://www.samaritanspurse.org

·       American Red Cross (donations, blood drives, and volunteers) 1 800-733-2767

Prayer and Support

Please keep those impacted by the disaster in your prayers. Your support and generosity will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

In the eternal fellowship,

Dr. Richard Childress