Bay Leaf On Mission
Hurricane Helene Relief
Western North Carolina was hit by Tropical Storm Helene with devastating flooding in the mountain communities. In response, Baptist on Missions and Samaritan’s Purse are working to recover and rebuild homes in western NC.
These mission organizations are currently completing the recovery tasks, including tree cutting and removal, debris removal, mud outs from flooding, etc. and will start the rebuilding work in January 2025. Bay Leaf conducted disaster relief trips to Hendersonville and Marion in November 2024 doing recovery work.
Give
If you would like to donate financially to relief efforts, you can donate through Baptists on Mission (click here) or through Samaritan's Purse (click here).
Bay Leaf's Response
Bay Leaf Disaster Relief ministry is planning relief trips every 4-6 weeks in 2025 for a team of 8-10 people (men and women, must be 18 years old or older) to participate in rebuilding or restoring homes. Rebuilding can include the following tasks depending upon the damage:
- Subflooring and flooring, insulating walls and floors, installing dry wall/sheetrock, installing kitchen and bath plumbing, repairing electrical systems, HVAC, etc.
You do not need to be an expert as there will typically be several people in the team with construction experience.
Your Response
Consider joining us this January!
Baptist on Missions Typically Provides:
- Three meals a day
- Sleeping quarters
- Showers (includes towel and washcloth!)
- Laundry facilities (drop-off services!)
- Most Tools
- Materials
Bay Leaf Provides:
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Cot if needed
Volunteers Provide:
- Your time and heart
- Personal tools, e.g. hammer, tape measure, etc. (your choice)
- Cot, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.
Continue to Pray for Western NC
As you pray for Western North Carolina, here are somethings that you can be praying for:
- Pray for all those experiencing the devasting impact of Hurricane Helene as they begin to recover from the destruction.
- Pray for Baptists on Mission, Samaritan's Purse, and other relief organizations as they coordinate recovery efforts in the Western NC region, as well as the safety and stamina of volunteers as they serve the people in the region.
- Pray for Christ to be glorified in all aspects of the work being done in Western NC and for people to be receptive to the gospel amid the devastation.
Thank you for your compassion and generosity.
Your willingness to help in this critical moment will make a difference in the lives of those suffering in our state.