By Staff, Baptist Message
BLANCHARD – A chainsaw team from Blanchard recently responded to what Michael Burkhardt says is a more personal assignment than normal.
“I’ve responded to hurricanes, a tornado, wind storm and ice storm but this one was different because it was an individual homeowner,” said Burkhardt, a member of First Baptist Blanchard and blue hat, of the team. “Most times on a disaster we may do seven or eight jobs on one day, but this particular one was a day and a half to resolve this one home that was damaged.”
The team of 12 people was called to action around 10 a.m. March 29 and by 4:30 pm had reached their destination on the edge of Toledo Bend Resort. Strong winds uprooted a 40-foot oak tree that had fallen into an added room to the home, though no one living there was injured when the damage occurred.
Before the team began their work on the site, they started off like normally do – praying with the family. Throughout the day various team members visited with the homeowners.
Burkhardt said the prayer and free labor provides an avenue in which to share the gospel.
In other disaster relief related news, a website is available to give to those affected by the recent tornadoes in the Plains and South. Anyone wanting to donate to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts may do so at louisianabaptists.org/donate.