FREMONT, MI – Michigan Disaster Relief Volunteers are reaching out to overwhelmed homeowners in Newaygo County. More than 100 roads were covered by flooding in the Western Michigan region, and more than 100 homes were impacted. Jim Brown was one homeowner assisted by a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief team. He did not have flood insurance. He told a WZZM-TV reporter from Grand Rapids that “God had sent him angels”. He added, “The team did in two hours what would have taken me a week.” Baptist State Convention of Michigan (BSCM) Disaster Relief Director, Bob Kiger led a team of 14 volunteers. He says, “I get choked up with I think about my opportunity to serve.” You can see the full news report about the team below.
- Baptist Beacon