Give and It Shall Be Given
Waverly, Iowa—Two years ago, Pastor Brian Wilkins called it devastating—“an absolute, atrocious mess.” The basement of First Baptist Church was buried in mud and debris during the massive flooding that hit the Cedar Rapids area.
“Baptist Builders Club met together with me and representatives of our state association to come up with a plan that involved getting the word out…
Churches Helping Churches
PITTSFIELD, Ill.—“First Baptist is a true gospel-preaching church and their town still needs them,” said Michael Nolan as he announced a recent $15,000 Baptist Builders Club grant to revitalize the western Illinois church. The funds will be given to Columbus Road Baptist Church, Quincy, Ill., to sponsor an effort that also includes the help of Calvary Baptist, Quincy,…
Update on Pinesbrook Baptist Church
Walton, N.Y.—In 2006, floodwaters came quickly. They destroyed and damaged roads and wiped out Pines Brook Baptist Church’s basement and its contents. Pastor Carl Butler and the congregation were shocked at the amount of cleanup and work to be done, but they were committed to completing the job no matter how long it took.
Soon after the devastation hit, a…
Baptist Builders Club Check Presentation
Elyria, Ohio-On Thursday, June 25, at the 2009 GARBC Conference, BBC director Michael Nolan had the privilege of presenting Pastor Webster Frowner and his wife Beverly with a “big” check for their church, First Regular Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo. Feeling blessed and excited, the Frowners could not wait to return home to present the check to the congregation of…
All Smiles in Waverly, IA at First Baptist
WAVERLY, Iowa—First Baptist Church of Waverly, Iowa, hosts an open house on Sunday, June 14 to mark the first anniversary of a devastating flood. The program will include tours of the remodeled basement and a narrated slide presentation showing the progress from flood to completed project.
“When this all started, it was devastating, just a mess,” says Pastor Brian Wilkins,…
Remember the 2008 Iowa Flood?
In June 2008 an abundance of rain fell in the Cedar Rapids area of Iowa, causing major flood damage to thousands. You all came to the aid of those affected by this terrible natural disaster. Some of you prayed; others made monetary donations; and then some took food to the GARBC Annual Conference that was later distributed…
Food Delivery in Cedar Rapids, IA
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Guests at the 2008 GARBC Conference have donated hundreds of pounds ofcanned good and supplies to various Cedar Rapids relief organizations in a project organized by Baptist Builders Club. Pastor Troy Weigart of Blair Ridge Baptist Church (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) coordinated the delivery for the three pallet loads of food that were gratefully accepted by Kevin Uhde, principal…
Hurricane Wilma vs. Broadview Baptist Church
Hurricane Wilma came on Monday, October 24, 2005 during the day. The wind began to scream from the southeast, gusting to almost 100 mph at times. Then the eye of the storm passed over, and the much stronger winds began to blow from the west-northwest. Pastor Snyder of Broadview Baptist Church got a call from the neighbor that lived across…
Flood Damages New York Church
Just as VBS was getting started, the rains came in New York. As a result, Pines Brook Baptist Church suffered a flood and was left with three feet of standing water and mud in the church. Pines Brook BaptistFlood damage caused the church to lose teaching resources, pianos, carpeting, tables, sheetrock, etc., totaling $14,000 in damages.
The church members have…
Church Burning: Testimony from the Pastor, Frank Russo
Our church burning down was not exactly what I expected God to do. I had been crying out to God to move among His people. Our church services were good; the music and preaching were stirring the hearts of the people; but I sensed something was still missing. The Holy Spirit lay upon my heart to study the book of…
