In light of the flooding in Louisiana that has affected so many in the greater Baton Rouge area, many of our members have been asking what we can do to help.

First, everyone of us should pray. The thousands of survivors who are homeless and whose homes have sustained damage need your prayers. First responders, disaster relief volunteers, church pastors who are giving aid, and the many others helping need prayer as well. Also pray that as they serve, Baptist volunteers and chaplains will have opportunities to share the hope of Jesus with flood survivors and those serving alongside them and that many would come to know the Lord.

Second, if you'd like to support ongoing disaster relief efforts helping vicitms of the flooding, we encourage you to consider sending financial assistance, which can be used for the most urgent needs at hand. We recommend donating directly to the disaster relief efforts of our own Alabama Baptist State Convention, the Louisiana Baptist Convention or to the North American Mission Board's Disaster Relief fund.

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