Disaster Relief Response - Jones County Tornadoes

 
 

Disaster Relief Response…

Freedom Baptist Church loves our community, county, city and people. It breaks our heart anytime our community goes through difficulty or struggle. When these things happen we want to be one the front line ministering to people as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Yesterday our city experienced a significant amount of destruction as a tornado ripped through parts of our county. This tornado was classified as an F5 with winds in excess of 150 MPH. The destruction was vast; destroying property of individuals, businesses and local churches. Many experiencing a total loss.

Freedom is responding to this disaster by partnering with local churches and communities to clean up, rebuild, provide food and clothing and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you would like to partner with us in this relief effort you can do so in one of the following ways.

  1. Pray - We encourage you to pray for those affected by these Easter tornadoes.

  2. Give Financially - Freedom has established a “Disaster Relief Fund” to help direct monetary gifts to the hardest hit areas and biggest areas of need. Monetary gifts can be given in 4 ways.

    1. Online Giving - you can give a monetary gift by clicking the “Give” section of our website. You will be directed to our giving portal. Once there, follow the instructions to complete your monetary contribution. Please select “Disaster Relief” in the designation memo.

    2. Text Giving - you can give a monetary gift via text by texting FreedomBC to 73256. Follow the instructions to complete your monetary contribution.

    3. By Mail - you can mail your contribution the address below. Please make checks payable to Freedom Baptist Church with “Disaster Relief” in the memo

      • 971 Freedom Road, Laurel, MS 39443

    4. By Drop Off - You may drop off you contribution at our office. Please note that our office is on a modified schedule right now due to COVID-19. If you would like to call ahead of time you are welcome to do so. Our office number is 601-428-1955.

  3. Donate Items - Freedom has an active Food and Clothes Ministry. This ministry meets needs for people in our area every day of the year. Currently, we are asking for donations. Please see the list below of our most current needs.

    1. Any Non-perishable food items

    2. Bottled Water

    3. Hygiene Items (all)

    4. New Clothing Items (all sizes) -

      • Socks

      • Underwear

      • T-shirts

      • Shoes

    5. Baby Items

      • Diapers and Pull-Ups

      • Wipes

      • Toddler Clothes

    6. Gently Used Clothing Items

    7. Household and Cleaning Supplies

    8. Tarps