Hope in Action: Continuing the Work in Kerrville

Sep 2

Written By Angel Poorman

Kerrville Deployment — (Aug 18–26, 2025)

Kerrville Deployment

August 18–26, 2025 • Kerr County, Texas

Debris Removal Resource Distribution Prayer & Worship

Mon · Aug 18

Getting Settled

The URA team left Abilene and made their way to Boerne to set up a base camp. Once housing was prepared, supplies gathered, and everyone settled in, the day closed with a meal together, worship, and a time of prayer. It was the beginning of a week where God’s presence was felt from the very first night.

Tue · Aug 19

Preparing the Way

The day was filled with practical acts of service—building beds, stocking groceries, and preparing the VRBO for our IRIS Global partners. In the evening, what began as a community BBQ turned into a beautiful time of fellowship, worship, and unity between teams and local families.

Wed · Aug 20

Training & Prayer

Our URA and IRIS teams gathered for Just In Time training, equipping us for the work ahead. Later, we traveled to The Coming King Foundation where we stood at the foot of the cross, praying over the city and families we came to serve. It was a day of preparation, both practically and spiritually.

URA and IRIS volunteers during JIT training

Thu · Aug 21

Into the Field

Teams entered the Bumble Bee Hills community and began clearing debris, removing fallen trees, and carrying out damaged belongings. More than just the physical work, we listened to stories, prayed with families, and saw hope return as visible progress was made. The day ended with fellowship around the dinner table, sharing what God had done.

Neighbors and volunteers clearing debris together — Side by side in Bumble Bee Hills — clearing away heavy branches together.

Volunteer handing out cold water bottles — Refreshment in the heat — living water shared one bottle at a time.

Volunteer smiling with large clippers — Tools in hand, hope in heart — every cut clearing the way for renewal.

Volunteer carrying cinder block with a smile — Strength and joy — lifting more than bricks, lifting burdens.

Fri · Aug 22

Joy in the Middle

The morning was spent in worship and ministry together, strengthening hearts before returning to the field. At Impact Church, the team celebrated young Miles’ birthday — a powerful reminder that joy and community still have a place even in the midst of rebuilding. The day closed with worship and fellowship.

Birthday celebration at Impact Church — Smiles that carried further than the walls of the church.

Volunteers smiling and singing — Celebrating Miles on his birthday and through the story of SPAM.

Hands raised in worship during Friday celebration — Hands raised — worship and gratitude right in the middle of recovery.

Sat · Aug 23

Logistics as Love

At Redemption Mills Warehouse, the team organized supplies, built hygiene and cleaning buckets, and loaded appliances for families in need. Later, some joined Somebody Cares to prime a home while others continued clearing debris at Johnny’s land. Every task, big or small, was done as an act of love and service.

Organizing supplies at Redemption Mills Warehouse.

Team preparing hygiene buckets and appliances for families — Preparing hygiene buckets and appliances for families.

Sun · Aug 24

Breathe, Worship & Speak Life

Sunday was set aside as a Sabbath. Teams gathered for worship with Fireworks Church and spent the rest of the day resting and being refreshed. It was a time to pause, breathe, and allow God to restore strength for the week ahead.

Mon · Aug 25

Wrap & Hand Off

With the IRIS team departing, URA cleaned and reset all housing locations, preparing them for the next group of responders. After a week of service and worship, the team returned home carrying testimonies of what God had done in Kerrville.

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