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TENNESCENE: JUN. 27-JUL. 10

EVENTS The Weekday Early Education Conference, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, will be held July 14 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The conference is for directors and teachers of any part-time or full-time preschool program. Six full hours of continuing education credit can be earned. Cost is $65 if registered after June 14. For more information, contact Jarrett Scott at 615-371-7905. LEADERS Steve Holt,

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VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES SBC MESSENGERS IN DALLAS

Pence appearance, Greear election were among top storylines at this year’s annual meeting Editor’s Note: Visit baptistandreflector.org for complete coverage of the SBC annual meeting. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] DALLAS — Though an attempt was made to exclude the vice president of the United States from speaking to Southern Baptist Convention messengers, Mike Pence addressed the convention in the June 13 morning session. Pence’s appearance was

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PEW RESEARCH: RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS SPREADING GLOBALLY

By Diana Chandler Baptist Press WASHINGTON — Religious restrictions continue to spread globally in Pew Research Center’s ninth annual study of laws and social hostilities in 198 countries, although most countries still rank low to moderate on a study scale researchers devised.

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PLATT UNDERSCORES LOTTIE MOON’S URGENCY FOR THE GOSPEL

By Ann Lovell Baptist Press DALLAS — This year’s Southern Baptist Convention marked the 100th anniversary of the naming of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, International Mission Board President David Platt told more than 1,100 Southern Baptists at the IMB dinner at the SBC annual meeting in Dallas.

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DR TEAMS NEEDED IN MARYLAND AFTER FLOODING

From B&R staff Tennessee Disaster Relief has been notified of a call out for Flood Recovery teams to travel to Maryland in response to the flooding in the Baltimore area roughly three weeks ago. Those who might be able to put together a team should contact Tennessee Baptist Mission Board disaster relief specialist Wes Jones at [email protected] and George Blevins at [email protected]. Baltimore County has asked that 400 homes be

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FILMMAKERS ADD FAITH TO THEIR MOVIES

Editor’s Note: The “Summer of ’67” movie screening will take place June 29-July 5 at Regal Hollywood 27 at 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville. Tickets can be purchased on site. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Christian filmmakers Sharon and Fred Wilharm have learned a lot over the past several years as they have directed and produced seven movies and numerous smaller projects. Sharon noted that

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DISCIPLE-MAKING TASK FORCE ATOP NAMB REPORT AT SBC

By Josie Rabbitt Bingham Baptist Press DALLAS — Kevin Ezell delivered the North American Mission Board’s report to messengers June 13 focusing on disciple-making and relaying an update on the effectiveness of Southern Baptist church planting efforts and NAMB’s new initiative in Puerto Rico.

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TENNESCENE: JUN. 27-JUL. 10

EVENTS The Weekday Early Education Conference, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, will be held July 14 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, from 8:30

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