Pastor Daron Butler

Pastor of Cross-cultural Ministries

Pic of tornado devastation

How to help disaster victims

• Be filled by the Holy Spirit—be right with God

• Disaster brings fear, crisis of faith, and questions

Three Things Not to Say

• Life Goes on

• Someday you’ll understand (religious)

• You must be strong for your family (expectations)

Three Things TO Say

• I’m so sorry this happened

• It’s harder than most people think.

• I can’t imagine what you must be feeling

How to Care for Disaster Victims

Pray at all times (Eph 6:18-20)•Be present—physically near•Offer to pray for them. Ask

first, “Could I pray for you?”•Pray for calmness, peace,

comfort, direction, clarity

Scriptures to Use

• Psalm 55:4-6, 16-17

• Ecclesiastes 3:4

• Romans 12:15

•II Corinthians 1:3-4