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C-N STUDENTS BUILD EASTER BASKETS FOR AREA CHILDREN

April 17, 2019

Carson-Newman University News Office JEFFERSON CITY — During a fun-filled bustle of springtime activities, more than 70 Carson-Newman University student-volunteers assembled Easter baskets for area children in need. The baskets were then donated to Morristown-based Food on Foot. They included toys, snacks and activity books for young children. Students lined up to assemble the gifts during the recent on-campus Easter event known simply as “The Hunt.” The University’s offices of

CONNECTION CHALLENGES GIRLS TO PURSUE CHRIST

April 16, 2019

By Juliana Wilson TN WMU Communications/Childhood Missions Specialist GATLINBURG — Connection 2019, a missions event for girls in grades 7 through 12, took place April 5-7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in conjunction with Get-Together. The group of 294 girls and leaders focused on the event theme “Unshakable Pursuit” which was based on the key Scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:58. Through worship, breakout sessions, missionary testimonies and hands-on experiences, the

BARBIER SHARES KEY TO REMAINING UNSHAKEN

April 16, 2019

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Natalee Barbier didn’t say it has been easy. She just said it’s been worth it. Barbier, who was one of the featured guests for the “breakout sessions” at last week’s WMU Get-Together, spoke to the attendees about the challenges that she has faced during parenthood. Her session was entitled: “Unshaken by Life’s Storms.” Natalee and her husband, Jay, the evangelism event

TOGETHER TIME

April 16, 2019

WMU event features fellowship, worship, wisdom By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Many tourists travel to Gatlinburg with hopes of relaxing and rejuvenating. But for those who attend WMU’s Get-Together and Connection, the goal is much deeper: To become re-energized spiritually. The three-day event, which was held April 5-7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, featured the theme “Unshakable Pursuit,” and presented attendees with ideas and plans on

UNION UNIVERSITY, MCUTS TO MERGE IN AUGUST

April 11, 2019

Union University news office JACKSON — The Memphis Center for Urban and Theological Studies will merge with Union University in August and become the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies, an academic unit of Union University.

FROM VBS TO TBC PRESIDENT

April 8, 2019

Green’s path in minstry began with profession of faith at Vacation Bible School By David Dawson [email protected] GREENEVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Convention president David Green believes in the importance of Vacation Bible School, and he recognizes it as one of the denomination’s most effective evangelistic outlets. But for Green, it’s actually a little more personal than that. Understand that Green is not just a proponent of VBS. He’s a product

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN DOMINICA

April 5, 2019

DR teams continue recovery efforts on Caribbean island By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — More than 17 months after Hurricane Maria left its devastating signature on the Caribbean island of Dominica, Tennessee Baptist disaster relief teams are still going strong in their efforts to help residents recover from the deadly storm. And they won’t be slowing down any time soon. Tennessee Baptist Mission Board disaster relief specialist Wes Jones

ALWAYS ANSWERING THE CALL

April 5, 2019

Tennessee Baptist DR units aid recovery from February floods By Carolyn Tomlin Contributing writer, B&R JACKSON — February 2019 was one of the wettest Februaries on record in Tennessee. Torrential rains swelled the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers and all their tributaries to record flood levels. Numerous homes and businesses in several counties near the rivers were flooded and underwater. Flooding affected much of the state. In all, 58 counties in

DISASTER RELIEF: AT WORK IN OUR STATE — AND WELL BEYOND

April 5, 2019

Compiled by B&R staff While many Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers from a number of TBC churches have been working in various places in Tennessee in response to the flooding that struck the state in February, other DR personnel have been continuing to work elsewhere around the country and in Puerto Rico and Dominica. Here’s a look at just some of the projects and recovery efforts that are taking place:

FOR THE LONG HAUL

April 4, 2019

Morristown business donates truck for Disaster Relief work By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MORRISTOWN — Wallace Hardware in Morristown recently donated a truck to be used for Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief ministry. The truck was donated to Nolachucky Baptist Association’s disaster relief ministry, which, in turn, donated it to Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief. The truck will be housed at “God’s Warehouse” in Morristown. Don Owen, disaster relief

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C-N STUDENTS BUILD EASTER BASKETS FOR AREA CHILDREN