LBC Katrina Relief Site

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me" (John 14:1, NIV).
The most important thing we can do as Christians is to pray for those affected by this disaster and for those who are providing aid.

Latest Updates from Louisiana Baptist Convention:

9/6 - Latest Louisiana Relief Sites
9/5 - Relief Information: How You Can Help
9/3 - Southwestern Seminary Announces Plan for Refugees
9/2 - LBC President Appeals for Relief Donations
9/1 - Disaster Relief Sites

Katrina Relief Fund:
The Katrina Relief Fund has been set up through the Louisiana Baptist Convention state offices in Alexandria for anyone wanting to contribute to relief efforts. All donations go toward assisting the Disaster Relief work in the area. You can mail your contribution to:

     Katrina Relief Fund
     c/o Louisiana Baptist Convention
     P.O. Box 311
     Alexandria, LA 71309

Related News & Announcements:

>>Latest photographs from LBC churches: View first-hand photos. Send us yours.

>>Instructions for shipments for Hurricane Katrina Relief: Trucks carrying merchandise to destinations affected by Hurricane need a document of authorization. The document is not mandatory but useful as it will expedite your shipment. The document may be obtained through email by calling 1.877.487.4658, the LBC Katrina Response Call Center.

>>Attention all LBC Churches: Do You Have a Non-Red Cross shelter? We are asking all Louisiana Baptist Convention churches that have set up a NON-RED CROSS shelter to contact us. Please email us at katrinaresponse@lbc.org. Let us know your needs for supplies and materials.

>>Trained LBC Relief Workers: Call 877-487-4658 for assignments. Untrained labor volunteers are needed to assist feeding units. Call 877-487-4658 to volunteer.

>>Pastors and Staff: We want to hear from our LBC pastors and staff. Please email katrinaresponse@lbc.org or call 1-877-487-4658 to give us information about you and your family and the condition of your church facility.

>>Mud-Out Training:
- Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 7 pm at the Florida Blvd. Baptist Church in Baton Rouge
- Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 7 pm at the Temple Baptist in Ruston
Email katrinaresponse@lbc.org to register. Please tell us the site and how many are coming. Hurry, space is limited!
Click here for Mud-Out Team preparation and assistance.

>>LifeWay is working to replace materials and curriculum damaged by Katrina: Call 800.357.7029

>>ACS Technologies: ACS Technologies is offering all their clients in the disaster area FREE transfer and housing of their church data on ACS servers. Churches must be able to get their data to ACS. The data will then be available to the church for FREE via the web. Please call 800-475-2712 if you are an ACS client.

>>Louisiana Family Food Basket Project: Find out more information about this generous activity.

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