By Baptist Message staff
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (LBM) – A Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief team recently assisted residents in southeastern Boulder County in Colorado whose homes were destroyed by historic wildfires in late December.
The seven-member team from Walker and Natchitoches spent the week of Feb. 15-20 helping recovery efforts at 10 home sites ravaged by fire.
According to the Associated Press, two of the most destructive wildfires in decades, fanned by historic 100-mile-per-hour winds, destroyed over 6,000 acres, caused at least $513 million in damage and destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and structures.
Louisiana Baptist DR team member David Cheatwood said among the items they recovered were a high school championship ring and a set of fine China from Germany. He said while the team did not see anyone accept Christ, they prayed with everyone at the 10 homesites.
“There were lots of tears of joy when the homeowners saw us find something valuable to them,” Cheatwood told the Baptist Message. “For these people, they have lost nearly everything and found great comfort in the prayers and our presence.
“Please pray for the residents as they deal with insurance and other details,” he said. “And pray for those who aren’t connected to a local church, that they would find one and a relationship with Christ.”
