Maui church members escape deadly wildfires
Frank and Susie Splann were among those fortunate enough to escape the rapidly moving wildfires on the western shore of Maui, the Hawaiian island where…
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Maui church houses evacuees, helps with relief after deadly wildfires
The Maui Church of Christ in Waihee, Hawaii, is housing evacuees and helping distribute emergency supplies after deadly wildfires on the island of Maui. “We…
Dam disaster adds to Ukrainians’ misery
As the 18-month-long war for Ukraine drags on, its beleaguered people face a new problem. The Kakhovka Dam on the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine…
Harding students balance tornado relief, final exams
In a tough month for many communities facing storm devastation, Churches of Christ and their disaster relief organizations stayed busy. But those organizations weren’t the…
‘Jesus is near, and the ambulance is on its way’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Josh Kasinger lived in Houston for 16 years. He gained plenty of experience helping after hurricanes. But the disaster he experienced…
After disasters, Christians work to meet New Zealand’s physical, spiritual needs
For the past three years, New Zealand has endured lockdowns and strict policies meant to limit the spread of COVID-19. The country in the southwestern…
Churches and organizations offering relief after devastating Mississippi tornadoes
Churches of Christ were among the first groups to respond with aid in Mississippi communities hit hard by strong tornadoes last weekend. At least 21…
Turkey earthquake: How to help
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey in early February has left tens of thousands dead and hundreds of thousands people homeless in winter. Another 6.4-magnitude…
‘God is crying with us’
Days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated communities in Turkey and Syria, Christians gathered at the Antalya Bible Church for an evening of prayer. As they…
In Indonesia, hope comes in degrees
GUNUNGSITOLI, Indonesia — She dug sand out of a riverbed and sold it to construction workers to pay for her school uniform. Selin Samselinar’s story…
