Below is a summary of the week and some of the highlights as written by one of our teammates.

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CCOB Kerrville & Hunt, Texas Relief Narrative

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“It was a compelling trip & we were there for a reason.”  

This past week bore the weight of sorrow and sacred purpose. Even though it must have been a difficult week in many ways, God works powerfully in these situations—and through us. It seems that the deeper the valley, the clearer the view of His faithfulness. What God revealed to me this week was not just the extent of devastation but the depths of grace, resilience, and love that bloom in the hardest soil.

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Mystic Camp: Sacred Grounds of Service

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On Monday, the Samaritan’s Purse team mobilized with 50 volunteers, entering Mystic Camp—a site marred by tragedy yet soaked in divine presence.

• Labor of Respect: Cleanup and mold-proofing were conducted with solemn discretion. The loss of 27 young girls, alongside counselors and staff, transformed this mission into a sacred offering. Security was heavy, and rightly so—this ground demanded reverence.

• Heartfelt Encounters: Before departing for the evening, a few camp staff and family members offered us cards adorned with the Cross of Christ and Psalm 121:1–2:  “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

• Sacred Grief & Ministry: I embraced the widow of a man who died while rescuing girls. Tears poured from volunteers and families alike. We shared prayers, hugs, and words of hope—anchored not in the absence of pain, but in the presence of Christ and the promise of eternity.​

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The River Inn, Hunt, Texas: Redeeming the Ravaged

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From Tuesday to Friday, Samaritan’s Purse volunteers served at the River Inn, a flood-ravaged location with roughly 100 units.

• Destruction & Urgency: The Guadalupe River rose over 25 feet, leaving markings, debris, and mud across the property. We worked at a relentless pace—every day mattered, and by Friday at 1 PM, much needed to be restored.

• Gratitude and Gospel: Residents, staff, and neighbors shared their stories with trembling voices. We signed and delivered Bibles to property owners—some by hand, others carefully arranged for delivery.

• Backbreaking Work, Spirit-filled Moments: Amidst the humidity and dirt, fellowship blossomed. Smiles, prayers, tears—all mingled as the body of Christ labored together.​

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 Ministry Beyond the Rubble

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Throughout both locations:

• CCOB Calvary Relief Team members carried on conversations of purpose and prayer.

• The burden, trauma, and scale of destruction in Kerrville and Hunt stretched beyond comprehension, yet God was near.

• Fellowship with Samaritan’s Purse volunteers and church staff wove hearts together in divine alignment. These were solemn moments, marked by memorials and crosses throughout these locations

  • Prayer was always the ministry that helped us bring everything before the Lord.

  •  Many volunteers from Texas & other parts of the country.

  •  The communities & ministry... were always trying to give us drinks, snacks, and food items as a way to say thank you for our service.

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“Every deployment is different, and we hear from the Lord on how we can pray for the victims, their families, and, if opportune, listen to their personal stories.”