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VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES SBC MESSENGERS IN DALLAS

June 26, 2018

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

LOVELAND BAPTIST OVERCOMES ODDS TO HOST VBS

June 26, 2018

By David Dawson [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Many churches across the state adopted “Game On” as the theme for Vacation Bible School this summer. At Loveland Baptist Church, in Knoxville, the theme was: “Game Still On.”

PEW RESEARCH: RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS SPREADING GLOBALLY

June 25, 2018

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.

PLATT UNDERSCORES LOTTIE MOON’S URGENCY FOR THE GOSPEL

June 21, 2018

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.

DR TEAMS NEEDED IN MARYLAND AFTER FLOODING

June 18, 2018

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

FILMMAKERS ADD FAITH TO THEIR MOVIES

June 18, 2018

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

DISCIPLE-MAKING TASK FORCE ATOP NAMB REPORT AT SBC

June 16, 2018

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.

‘ALL OF US’ MUST EVANGELIZE, SBC AGREES WITH TASK FORCE

June 15, 2018

By Diana Chandler Baptist Press DALLAS — Lay persons, pastors, churches, state conventions and Southern Baptist Convention entities have a role in an evangelism renewal plan Southern Baptists adopted Wednesday (June 13).

TENNESSEE RANKS THIRD IN SBC ATTENDANCE

June 15, 2018

Compiled from Baptist Press DALLAS — The Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting drew 9,637 messengers to Dallas June 12-13. The unofficial total is nearly double last year’s 5,015 messengers in Phoenix.

MISSION:DIGNITY MEETS NEEDS

June 15, 2018

GuideStone program is ‘lifeline’ for retired preacher Earl Lane Editor’s Note: Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention. Churches can order free materials from GuideStone for use on June 24 or another date. Visit MDSunday.org or call 1-877-888-9409 to order the materials. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SEVIERVILLE — A check for $225 a month may not seem like much money for most people.

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VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES SBC MESSENGERS IN DALLAS

LOVELAND BAPTIST OVERCOMES ODDS TO HOST VBS

PEW RESEARCH: RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS SPREADING GLOBALLY

PLATT UNDERSCORES LOTTIE MOON’S URGENCY FOR THE GOSPEL