Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to mass shooting in Texas

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Staff and National Response Team volunteer travel to Sutherland Springs

by Rick Jones | Presbyterian News Service

First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. (Photo via Facebook)

LOUISVILLE — While the community of Sutherland Springs, Texas grapples with yesterday’s mass shooting at First Baptist Church, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding. Mission Presbytery has requested PDA’s presence to meet with church leaders and determine the best way to minister during this time.

The shooting occurred yesterday during worship services at the church. At least 26 people were killed and more than 20 wounded. As many as eight of those who died were from one family. State officials call it the largest mass shooting in Texas’ history. Read more…