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FBC, HENDERSONVILLE, BAPTIZES 51 IN OUTDOOR SERVICE

September 7, 2020

Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Since COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic in March, many churches have had to either forgo baptisms or “step outside the box” to get them done. Such was the case at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. “Like many, we have grown weary of all of the cancelations and postponements,” said senior pastor Bruce Chesser. “So, we have told our ministry team, ‘Stop focusing on what we cannot

LAURA’S TOLL INCLUDES 140 LOUISIANA BAPTIST CHURCHES

September 7, 2020

By John Kyle Louisiana Baptist director of communications ALEXANDRIA, La. — A little more than a week after slamming the Louisiana coast, it is obvious Hurricane Laura’s 140 miles per hour, Category 4, winds considered nothing sacred, including houses of worship. Numerous reports have shed light on the hundreds of thousands of Louisianans left without power and water. Power companies have indicated it may be weeks, or longer, before power

TENNESSEE BAPTIST DR TEAMS SENT TO LOUISIANA

September 3, 2020

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams have been called into action and will be arriving in Louisiana to aid with recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura. Teams from Knox County Association (bucket truck, skid steer and chainsaw units), Nolachucky Association (bucket truck, chainsaw and skid steer units), Jefferson County Association (bucket truck and chainsaw units) and Woodland Baptist Church (chainsaw and skid steer) began making their way

CHURCHES ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH TRANSITION TO HOMESCHOOL

September 3, 2020

By David Dawson Communications specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Alicia Fawbush’s cell phone has been ringing constantly over the past few months. With homeschooling numbers on the rise across the nation, many families in East Tennessee have been interested in reaching out to Fawbush, who serves as director of Classical Conversations homeschool community group in Mount Juliet. As the start of the school year approached, Fawbush

TENNESCENE: SEP. 2

September 2, 2020

LEADERS Corey Cain was called July 1 as the lead pastor of First Baptist Church, Seymour. Cain previously served as pastor of Maplewood Baptist Church, Paris. Cain currently serves as president of the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference and second vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Kerry Franks recently was called as pastor of Green River Baptist Church, Waynesboro. He had been serving as youth pastor. He begins his new

DOORS OF MINISTRY ARE OPEN

September 2, 2020

Churches find new ways to serve families with school children during pandemic By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Decisions by local school boards on whether to have in-person school or virtual learning are leaving many families scrambling to find ways to take care of their children and their educational needs. As a result, doors are opening for churches to make an impact in their community. “2020

NEW RECORD SET FOR GOTM

September 1, 2020

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, Tennessee Baptists gave a record amount through the 2019-2020 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. As of Aug. 31, a total of $1,948,324 has been given from 1,202 churches (subject to final review of deposits on Aug. 31 and month-end closing). The previous record was set just a year ago when Tennessee Baptists gave $1,920,733 through the 2018-19 GOTM.

TENNESSEE BAPTISTS ON ALERT AFTER HURRICANE LAURA

August 28, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MOUNT JULIET —In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Tennessee Baptists are on alert and ready to go out as needed, affirmed Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Louisiana took the brunt of the Category 4 hurricane, which is considered by some to be one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United States. The hurricane struck near Lake Charles near the

SUMMIT 2020 ‘POSTPONED INDEFINITELY’

August 27, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — In an historic action, directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, officers of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and the convention’s Committee on Arrangements voted overwhelmingly Aug. 27 to “postpone indefinitely” the annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 8-11 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood.

SUMMIT POSTPONED — WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

August 27, 2020

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Here are some questions (and answers) that Tennessee Baptists may have following the indefinite postponement (cancellation) of the 2020 Summit at Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood in November. How will the business of the Convention be conducted if the annual meeting is not held? Convention Constitution Article VII. TENNESSEE BAPTIST MISSION BOARD (TBMB)

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FBC, HENDERSONVILLE, BAPTIZES 51 IN OUTDOOR SERVICE

LAURA’S TOLL INCLUDES 140 LOUISIANA BAPTIST CHURCHES

TENNESSEE BAPTIST DR TEAMS SENT TO LOUISIANA