Harvey Response

FBC Refugio dedicates building on two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey destruction

Sep 3, 2019

On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction of First Baptist Church of Refugio, church members and community leaders gathered to celebrate the dedication of the remodeled church building.

Churches see God’s provision as rebuilding from Harvey continues at one year mark

Aug 31, 2018

Blue tarps still cover roofs in need of repair in communities like Rockport, near Corpus Christi, and Bevil Oaks, north of Beaumont. Abandoned homes are interspersed among the remodeled on many streets. One year after Category 4 Hurricane Harvey wrecked and ravaged the Gulf Coast of Texas from August 25-September 1, 2017, signs of renewal and hope are evident in the Texas Baptists churches serving along that path of the storm.

Hosting after Harvey

Feb 20, 2018

Almost 20 years ago, waters flooded Southeastern Texas as the effects of the Pacific Hurricane Madeline reverberated across the United States. As volunteers rushed toward the devastation, First Baptist Church of Victoria opened their doors to host the first responders. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, their heart to host remains.

Green Acres Baptist Church provides encouragement, resources to FBC Hull after Hurricane Harvey

Dec 20, 2017

It started raining on Friday, August 25, in Hull, Texas. By Sunday night, the water began to invade homes and buildings, compromising the town’s safety.

Time to rebuild His house

Dec 1, 2017

One hurricane, one faith and one website was all it took to unite First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie and Trinity Baptist Church of Aransas Pass. After Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast, “we immediately … spent time in our worship service praying for our brothers and sisters,” said Dr. Bill Skaar, pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie.

Shining in the community in the midst of a disaster strike

Nov 27, 2017

Rose City Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas, was in the process of rebuilding its church when disaster struck once again.

FBC Refugio Regains Footing After Harvey

Nov 22, 2017

Ninety to 95 percent of buildings in the small town of Refugio were damaged during Hurricane Harvey

God carrying the church through Hurricane Harvey

Nov 15, 2017

Bevil Oaks, a small town located in Jefferson County on the outskirts of Beaumont, is a relatively quiet place.

God’s people responding in a time of disaster

Nov 1, 2017

We couldn’t believe it. We never thought this would happen. We were here in the church worshiping the night before the flood, and we could have never imaged what was to come.

The Body of Christ unified during Harvey aftermath

Oct 24, 2017

 It started raining here, and it was raining hard. I kept thinking, ‘this is going to settle down, just like any other storm,’ but it didn’t. 

Congregation loses everything but hope

Oct 17, 2017

“Winter is coming.” That is the phrase that Pastor David Maldonado kept repeating. It was a plea for help; a cry to God. Maybe both.

Loving the least of these amidst Harvey destruction

Oct 13, 2017

For Metrey Pheap Baptist Church in Houston, floods are nothing new. However, as they are recovering from Hurricane Harvey, this church is working harder than ever to serve those in need.

Compassion and service after the hurricane

Oct 4, 2017

When disaster strikes, First Baptist Church in Athens jumps into high gear.

FBC Mineola joins other churches rallying around Pine Drive Baptist Church in Dickinson

Oct 2, 2017

The devastation sustained by Pine Drive Baptist Church in Dickinson can be summed up with one word: Total.

BSM volunteers from across Texas help with Harvey Recovery

Sep 29, 2017

When they walked into this house, one thing was clear to the volunteers from the University of Houston’s Baptist Student Ministry: The homeowner was overwhelmed to the point of paralysis.

Texas Baptist family circles around new pastor, church affected by Hurricane Harvey

Sep 25, 2017

Ryan Chandler’s first pastorate began like few – if any – others. To begin with, it began before it started.

TBM/Texas Baptists Volunteer Villages open for groups to serve Harvey-affected areas

Sep 21, 2017

Three Texas Baptist Men/Texas Baptists Volunteer Villages are now open and accepting groups to serve in Harvey-affected areas.

FBC Huffman provides shelter, resources and hope in the midst of Harvey Recovery

Sep 20, 2017

Even as darkness fell and waters were rising on Aug. 25 when Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the people of God quickly came together to be the glimmering beacon of hope that Texas needed.