Last Fall, I had the opportunity to complete the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief training along with a group from our church. Disaster Relief is an organization that trains and equips local residents to respond and help those in need when a disaster strikes. And, we know too well how devastating that can be and how important that help can be through the recent winter storms in Texas.

 As a part of our ongoing support and efforts to help others when disaster strikes, our church again mobilized our members to fill and stage almost 200 sandbags. In less than one hour, on a recent Saturday morning, almost 40 of us came together at the church to get this done. It had been cold the week before, and while a concern, we stayed busy enough filling sandbags that the cold did not hamper our efforts. The coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and bagels kept us even warmer! As you can see in the pictures, those sandbags now sit ready to help those who will certainly face raising waters and floods as winter snow melts and spring rains come.

 I can tell you personally how rewarding it is to be a part of a team that helps others in need and stands prepared to help when trouble strikes. You, too, can be a part of that effort. In the weeks and months ahead, there will be opportunities to help serve others when they are in need.

 Look for more updates and news and when the opportunity comes – be ready to join in and help. If interested, there is another Disaster Relief training April 9-10 at First Baptist O’Fallon. You can register at https://mobaptist.org/dr/dr-training or contact Glen Locklear in the church office.

Be a blessing to others and be blessed through your efforts.                                            

 Kurt & Tammy Schultz