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FBC PARIS KIDS GIVE VBS OFFERING TO REACH COMMUNITY

PARIS — First Baptist Church, Paris, is situated within a city block of a town numbering a little more than 10,000 people. Within a one-mile radius of this small town in the heart of the Bible Belt, less than half attend church regularly.  The streets of Paris surrounding the church are economically depressed and spiritually dark, said Garrett Veazey, the church’s student minister.  The congregation of FBC, Paris, hopes to

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TENNESCENE: AUG. 16

LEADERS First Baptist Church, Manchester, will celebrate pastor Brenton Cox’s 29 years of ministry at FBC with a retirement reception in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 3-5 p.m. in the church gymnasium. Under his leadership, First Baptist has experienced significant growth in worship and Sunday School attendance. More than 1,150 believers have been baptized during his ministry at FBC. During the last 29 years, the church has led

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TBC CP GIVING DIPS SLIGHTLY

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,599,493 through the Cooperative Program in July. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $26,029,057 in CP receipts. The amount is down slightly from what was given at the same time last year, $405,512 or 1.5 percent. After nine months of the 2022-23 budget year, gifts are $220,943 or 0.84 percent below budget needs.

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TBC CP GIVING DIPS SLIGHTLY

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,599,493 through the Cooperative Program in July. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $26,029,057 in CP receipts. The amount is down slightly from what was given at the same time last year, $405,512 or 1.5 percent. After nine months of the 2022-23 budget year, gifts are $220,943 or 0.84 percent below budget needs.

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HAWAII DEATH TOLL CLIMBS TO 99; SEND RELIEF PLANS TAKING SHAPE

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Search and rescue crews have covered only 25 percent of the search area around Lahaina after a devastating fire destroyed the town and claimed at least 99 lives a week ago. Crews are using cadaver dogs to search for human remains. So far, nearly 100 deaths have been confirmed, though only three bodies have been identified. “The fires in Maui have quickly become one of the most

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VBS BLESSES CHILDREN — AND WORKERS

KNOXVILLE — For almost 100 years, Southern Baptist churches have hosted Vacation Bible Schools each summer. Countless children have heard the gospel as a result. 2023 is no exception: VBS was again a significant evangelistic and outreach effort for churches of all sizes.  The benefits of VBS to Tennessee’s children and families are evident. While less obvious, the blessings VBS provides workers — and the insights long-term workers offer —

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VBS IS A MINISTRY, NOT JUST AN EVENT

FRANKLIN — By now, most churches across the state have taken down the decorations and packed up the cardboard and scissors.  Another year of Vacation Bible School is in the books. But what many people don’t realize is that VBS is actually a year-round ministry, not a week-long event. The planning process is perpetually taking place — and more importantly, the impact of VBS, in many cases, lasts a lifetime. 

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MCRANEY SUIT AGAINST NAMB DISMISSED BY U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Editor’s Note: The Baptist Paper broke this story and published it on their website. The (Will) McRaney v. North American Mission Board lawsuit, initially filed in 2017, was dismissed Aug. 15 by the U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi Aberdeen Division. “Adjudication of the Plaintiff’s claims in this lawsuit will clearly require the Court to inquire into religious matters and decision-making to a degree that is simply impermissible under

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CHURCH PROVIDES MINISTRY FOR SOULS AND SOLES

KNOXVILLE — North Knoxville Baptist Church, once a thriving congregation in Knox County, has fallen on hard times in recent years with an average of 40 to 60 people on any given Sunday. But under the leadership of an interim pastor (actually two interims), the church is beginning to bounce back. A key part of the revitalization has been the willingness of the older congregation to reach out to its

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MORE THAN 30 DEAD FROM HAWAII WILDFIRES, SOUTHERN BAPTISTS PREPARING RESPONSE

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii — More than 30 people have been declared dead as the result of wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui which took place Aug. 9. According to media reports, the wildfires killed at least 36 people and injured dozens more. Thousands of people have evacuated the island, and the National Guard has been enlisted to provide support to local authorities. The U.S. Coast Guard has reportedly rescued

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TENNESCENE: AUG. 16

LEADERS First Baptist Church, Manchester, will celebrate pastor Brenton Cox’s 29 years of ministry at FBC with a retirement reception in his honor on Sunday,

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TBC CP GIVING DIPS SLIGHTLY

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,599,493 through the Cooperative Program in July. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $26,029,057 in CP receipts.

Read More »

TBC CP GIVING DIPS SLIGHTLY

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,599,493 through the Cooperative Program in July. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $26,029,057 in CP receipts.

Read More »