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Baylor students put faith into action on Jamaica’s rooftops

Students from Baylor University’s BearAid disaster relief program took to rooftops last week, replacing damaged tin and rebuilding homes for people recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

The students spent the week before the start of their fall semester working in Jamaica’s Grange Hill area with Texans on Mission and Adventures Relief, a disaster response branch of Adventures in Missions, which has been assisting in Jamaica since January. 

The BearAid group, including four teams of 14 students, installed new roofs on six homes and completed smaller repair projects at four other locations, according to Molly Simpson, Baylor's assistant director for service.

Among the survivors was a woman who lost her leg in a bicycle accident. Simpson said the students worked hard to replace the tin on her roof, giving her a dry place to sleep.

“These people have endured unbelievable hardship and don’t have a vast amount of material possessions or comforts, yet they have joy that comes from God,” Simpson said. “We’ve heard people say, ‘God has taken care of me and the Lord has sustained me.’”

For some students, the trip marked their first BearAid mission trip. For others, it was their first-ever experience even holding a tool.

“The students serving on mission only days before another semester is about to start is a testament to their dedication and commitment,” said Rafael Muñoz, TXM’s rebuild coordinator.

Beyond construction, students spent time with homeowners and community members, hearing their stories, praying with them and sharing the Gospel. 

One man had been living with his family since the storm tore off his roof, Simpson said. The team helped him and spent time with him. Now he has a brand-new roof.

“There have been so many moments where I've connected with people,” said Shelby Staley, the president of BearAid. “It’s really special to me, and I'll take those memories with me.”


There’s more to this story

Read more about our rebuild efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa in October. See how TXM volunteers have helped rebuild lives, one home at a time.