Virginia Baptists share an active and close partnership with our brothers and sisters in the Jamaica Baptist Union. Last August, the island nation of Jamaica was hit hard by Hurricane Dean.
The Jamaica union has asked Virginia Baptists' help in support of recovery ministries. Through Virginia Baptists' World Mission Initiatives Recovery funds, funding has been made available to repair the roofs of 13 houses, seven churches and Nutshell, the JBU's camp and conference center. Now, teams of volunteers are needed who can go and accomplish the repairs.
It is estimated that a team of six to 10 volunteers, one of whom is knowledgeable and experienced in roofing, can complete two jobs in one week of service. With this in mind, a total of 12 teams are needed. The expenses will be $60 per person per day for in-country travel, housing and meals plus airfare. The Virginia Baptist Mission Board will provide expenses for international accident/injury insurance and for construction materials.
Persons interested in forming a team may contact the glocal missions and evangelism team by calling 1-800-255-2428 or (804) 925-5000 and speak with Craig Waddell (craig.waddell@vbmb.org), Nichole Bulls (nichole.bulls @vbmb. org) or Terry Raines (terry. raines@vbmb.org).