“Threads of Love,” a quilting group from First Baptist Church, Kingston, that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. They have been working on a project with Project Linus, a volunteer organization with a mission to provide a sense of comfort to children who are seriously ill or traumatized through the gift of handmade blankets or quilts crafted by volunteers. The organization has a goal to give each
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — James Porch, who served as executive director of the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) for 18 years (1992-2010) died Aug. 3 at the age of 81. A native of Pelahatchie, Miss., Porch was elected to succeed D.L. Lowrie as executive director in September of 1992. He came to the position from the pastorate
Editor’s note: Tennessee Baptists who plan to nominate individuals for the offices of president, vice president and second vice president are encouraged to send their nominations to [email protected] for inclusion in an upcoming issue of the Baptist and Reflector prior to the Summit in November. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LEXINGTON — Tennessee Baptist Convention President Clay Hallmark has announced plans to seek a second term as
By Chris Turner [email protected] FRANKLIN — Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union president Yolanda Heuser announced her resignation effectively immediately, citing a recently developed chronic health issue as her reason for stepping away from continuing in the role. “It is with a heavy heart that I have made a decision to tender my resignation effective immediately, based on my current health issues,” Heuser said. “I love the women who make up the
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — In April, Wayne Loveless had made up his mind that he was going to announce on the following Sunday that he was resigning as pastor after 18 years of ministry at Standifer Gap Baptist Church in Chattanooga. He had already informed his elders/deacons. But first he made a phone call to his friend and director of missions for Hamilton County
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists and churches are encouraged to participate in the annual weekend of prayer for students across Tennessee. The first weekend in August was proclaimed as the annual weekend of prayer for students and was signed into law by then Governor Bill Haslam on April 24, 2015, according the pray4studentstn.com website. “Our students need our prayers more than ever,” said Jay Barbier, youth specialist for
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — Nearly 200 people gathered July 13 to honor retiring minister Bill Highsmith on not only his last day of work, but his 80th birthday as well. When Highsmith came to Tusculum Hills in 1991, he served as minister of recreation/activities and senior adults. Missions and education were added to his responsibilities later in his tenure. “Bill has been a faithful
Tennessee Baptist pastor’s wife adjusts to new role with SBC Executive Committee By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — In 28 years with the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Lynn Richmond has had several job titles, but she has never changed positions. During those 28 years, Richmond worked behind the scenes in planning and making sure the SBC annual meetings took place without a hitch. That changed
CHURCHES Pleasant Heights Baptist Church, Columbia, will host a weekend to honor Maury County First Responders Sept. 9-11. Activities will include a barbeque luncheon for first responders and they will be recognized and prayed over during the Sunday morning (Sept. 11) worship service. For more information, call 931-388-6453 or contact Pastor R. Maurice Hollingsworth at [email protected].
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] NEWPORT — Donna Blaydes has been either bringing children to Journey Camp sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board or served on the camp staff since 2011. Now, as a children’s ministry specialist for the TBMB, she has directed the camps for the past five years. The last of the three Journey Camps (a three-day camp) ended on June 29 at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center
“Threads of Love,” a quilting group from First Baptist Church, Kingston, that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. They have been working
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — James Porch, who served as executive director of the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist
Editor’s note: Tennessee Baptists who plan to nominate individuals for the offices of president, vice president and second vice president are encouraged to send their
By Chris Turner [email protected] FRANKLIN — Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union president Yolanda Heuser announced her resignation effectively immediately, citing a recently developed chronic health issue
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — In April, Wayne Loveless had made up his mind that he was going to announce
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists and churches are encouraged to participate in the annual weekend of prayer for students across Tennessee. The first
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — Nearly 200 people gathered July 13 to honor retiring minister Bill Highsmith on not only
Tennessee Baptist pastor’s wife adjusts to new role with SBC Executive Committee By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — In 28 years
CHURCHES Pleasant Heights Baptist Church, Columbia, will host a weekend to honor Maury County First Responders Sept. 9-11. Activities will include a barbeque luncheon for
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] NEWPORT — Donna Blaydes has been either bringing children to Journey Camp sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board or served
