In the early hours of Monday, January 23, 2012 a severe storm system struck the Southeast, including Jefferson County, Alabama. Two people were killed and hundreds injured. The tornados destroyed more than 200 homes and left hundreds more in ruins. Our church response is three fold, as in the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak. We are asking our church members to 1. Pray, 2. Give, and 3. Go.
Wednesday, April 27 was a historic and tragic day in our state due to the tornado outbreak. Hunter Street has a three-fold response to this tragedy. We are asking our church family to 1. Pray, 2. Give, and 3. Go.
** Read Disaster Relief Updates **
Pray:
Jeremiah 29:7
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on it’s behalf, for in it’s welfare you will find your welfare.”
Philippians 4: 6-7
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 46; Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 12:2; Isaiah 40:29-30;Isaiah 41: 10, 13; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Philippians 1: 6;Hebrews 4:14-16
Pray specifically for the following:
- For the families who have lost loved ones.
- For those who have been injured.
- For those whose homes have been damaged or lost.
- For the first responders: police, fire and rescue, National Guard.
- For the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief.
- For the doctors, nurses and hospital staff treating the injured.
- For the churches, and our brothers and sisters in Christ impacted by this tragedy.
Give:
Financial. You may make a contribution to the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief. Please make checks payable to Hunter Street Baptist Church. Include on the memo line “Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief.“ You may give online here. Be sure to click the “disaster relief fund” button.
Tangible items. We will be collecting needed goods as we are directed with our affiliated partners, the Birmingham Baptist Disaster Relief as well as the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief.
When we are told what items are needed we will communicate when, where, and how we will collect the needed items.
Go:
As we learn of specific volunteer needs, we will communicate those needs. Click here to see the latest updates.
Want to Help?
Contact us if you would like to volunteer, or if you have questions about relief efforts.