JUNE 24, 10 PM update -
ALASKA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF VOLUNTEERS -
To Our Entire Team of Volunteers,
On behalf of all Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers and the entire community of Healy, Alaska, I extend my deepest gratitude to those who were able to respond in Healy, Alaska. Your dedication and selfless response to the recent wildfire recovery efforts are deeply appreciated.
Let me provide an update for everyone. At this time, we cannot get into the areas where homes were lost because of ongoing firefighting efforts, security, and road closures. A few of our volunteers are still serving alongside members of Morning Star Baptist Church and community helpers to register those who are requesting either 'personal property recovery' or 'property clean-up.' Pastor Roger Stafford is going to schedule return days for us. Perhaps??? around the middle of July a group will be urged to "come and help" as we seek to step onto the property that has been destroyed, bringing more HELP, HOPE AND HEALING.
Morning Star Baptist Church has done a fantastic job of ministry, including caring for families in their own church who suffered loss or were evacuated. I was reminded how important READY CHURCH TRAINING is. Please know that your ministry to assist us as well as to work with your community does not go unnoticed. You have demonstrated the true essence of Christlike love and have set an example that will guide our Disaster Relief work in times to come. Thank you once again to the church and to the volunteers who were able to travel to Healy. Your generosity, resilience, and dedication will be remembered.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,
Gary and the Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief Team
Healy Return - Perhaps Mid July?
If you could serve in Healy in July - please contact ABDR - by touching CONTACT GARY. You will need to cover your own travel expenses! We will provide on-the-job training for those who I've never participated in this type of the ministry. I look forward to hearing from you! Please do not deploy without touching base with us first!
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ALASKA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING SESSIONS -
We Are Currently Planning Our Fall 2025 Statewide Training. It will be October 1, 2, and 3 in Wasilla!
Please place in on your calendar. Feel free to share any suggestions for classes offered by clicking on CONTACT GARY.
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Trainers are available to come to your church this summer to teach INTRODUCTION TO ALASKA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF and / or READY CHURCH - YOUR CHURCH FAMILY PREPARED TO RESPOND IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Click on Contact Gary!
Updated June 21, 2025
Ready to take a closer look? Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is a Christian network bringing HELP, HOPE, and HEALING to people in crisis.
Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief, a ministry of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, working with our national partner - Send Relief, is 1000s of local churches within 42 Southern Baptist State Conventions serving, preparing, and training collaboratively for God's glory and sharing God's great love for the good of people, especially during times of crisis when people are seeking answers! Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief offers preparation and training sessions throughout the year in local churches to enable families, church volunteers, and team members to respond in their community and throughout our state alongside FEMA, Emergency Management, and other government, private, and faith-based agencies and/or ministries.
With preparation and training within local churches and by "Calling Out" more than 95,000+ currently equipped volunteers on state disaster relief teams, we respond to most disasters in the US and 100s more across the world each year. "We envision all SBC life engaged in disaster relief preparation and training through the church, to serve the community, and for the Gospel." By God's grace, we bring Help and Hope, and the Gospel brings Healing. God started His kingdom on earth with Jesus – it is Good News! In a very troubled world, He is reconciling all things to himself (Col. 1:20).
Serving with you, Gary Bearce, Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief Coordinator
Click on CONTACT GARY to ask questions, request a contact, or volunteer!!!
