MAKING BURDENS LIGHTER (Photo Gallery)

A disaster relief volunteer hugs Sarah Moore, whose Newport home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene flooding.

DR volunteer leader Steve Brock from Forest Hills Baptist Church embraces Danielle Calhoun in Elizabethton. DR teams provide personalized Bibles and pray with those they assist.

Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers transitioned from recovery to rebuilding efforts in January, partnering with Appalachia Service Project to rebuild dozens of homes.

A rebuilt home stands outside Erwin. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed in the flooding, and TBDR volunteers have contributed more than 33,000 hours of service.

The Pigeon River was flooded on Sept. 27 after Hurricane Helene dumped more than 30 inches of rain on Appalachia, causing multiple rivers to overflow.

Members of Brentwood Baptist Church’s disaster relief team join hundreds of other volunteers rebuilding homes throughout East Tennessee.

Tennessee Baptist volunteers from across the state serve flood victims, share the gospel and pray for those devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee works alongside TBDR volunteers in Newport as part of her Tennessee Serves initiative, encouraging residents to find ways to serve their communities.