By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board announced plans Sept. 2 to join an amicus (a strong interest in the case but not a party to the case, commonly referred to as “friend of the court”) brief in a certiorari (request to review a lower court decision) filed before the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of “New Life
Editor’s note: The suggested dates for the Week of Prayer for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions is Sept. 12-19. The 2021-22 GOTM goal is $2.1 million. By Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector KNOXVILLE — There’s never a typical day at the Montgomery Village Baptist Center in South Knoxville. From a clothing room to food giveaways to help with housing applica tions, the building has a plethora of ways to
[three_fifth padding=”0 6px 0 6px”][/three_fifth][two_fifth_last padding=”0 6px 0 6px”] Auburn Baptist Church, Auburntown, recently gave out Bibles, snacks and bottled water to hundreds of attendees during August Red Apple Days festival which has been held since 1977. From left are Cindy Garrison, Kiley Hughes, 2020 Miss Red Apple Days, and Dannica Hughes. — Photo by Donna Nichols [/two_fifth_last] [two_fifth padding=”0 6px 0 6px”] Pastor Wayne Whitaker, right, of Northport
Tennessee Baptists answer the call after flooding leaves trail of destruction throughout Humphreys County By David Dawson [email protected] WAVERLY — Walking through certain parts of the flood-ravaged city of Waverly feels almost like navigating through a war zone. Houses, cars, fences and furniture are mangled and mashed. Random pieces of brick and wood are strewn along the streets and sidewalks. But in the heart of the
Carson-Newman president Charles Fowler and his wife Sandra led incoming freshmen and their families in the University’s annual PrayerWalk on campus. During the event, members of C-N’s faculty, staff and orientation leaders line Russell Avenue in prayer as families walk from First Baptist Church Jefferson City to the Henderson Humanities Building on campus.
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,349,409 through the Cooperative Program in August. Remittances were cut off early because of an accounting systems transition. Gifts received after Aug. 20 will be recorded as September income.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — When international disasters need a response, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams will minister and meet needs in the Caribbean. “Now that BGR (Baptist Global Response) has been rolled into what is now Send Relief International, they have asked state conventions to adopt different sections of the world to participate in humanitarian need projects and be the first to respond
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — When international disasters need a response, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams will minister and meet needs in the Caribbean. “Now that BGR (Baptist Global Response) has been rolled into what is now Send Relief International, they have asked state conventions to adopt different sections of the world to participate in humanitarian need projects and be the first to respond
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Scott Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church, Waverly, will be nominated as second vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention at Summit which will be held Nov. 14-17 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood. Matthew Greer, pastor of Missionary Grove Baptist Church, Camden, informed the Baptist and Reflector Aug. 16 of his desire to nominate Brown. “Scott Brown is a
By Helen Hummel For Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Minutes after the lights dimmed in the sanctuary of Nashville’s Mount Zion Baptist Church on the evening of Aug. 27, the room erupted in praise. Led by worship leader Jordan Welch, 1,200 women stood from rows of wooden pews and raised their hands. Their voices rang out and filled the room as they sang, “We will praise the name of Jesus,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board announced plans Sept. 2 to join an amicus (a strong
Editor’s note: The suggested dates for the Week of Prayer for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions is Sept. 12-19. The 2021-22 GOTM goal is
[three_fifth padding=”0 6px 0 6px”][/three_fifth][two_fifth_last padding=”0 6px 0 6px”] Auburn Baptist Church, Auburntown, recently gave out Bibles, snacks and bottled water to hundreds of attendees
Tennessee Baptists answer the call after flooding leaves trail of destruction throughout Humphreys County By David Dawson [email protected] WAVERLY — Walking through certain parts of
Carson-Newman president Charles Fowler and his wife Sandra led incoming freshmen and their families in the University’s annual PrayerWalk on campus. During the event, members
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,349,409 through the Cooperative Program in August. Remittances were cut off early because of an
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — When international disasters need a response, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams will minister and
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — When international disasters need a response, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams will minister and
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Scott Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church, Waverly, will be nominated as second vice president
By Helen Hummel For Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Minutes after the lights dimmed in the sanctuary of Nashville’s Mount Zion Baptist Church on the