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TANKER EXPLOSION STILL REMEMBERED

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WAVERLY —   In the 40 years Tennessee Baptists have responded to disasters in the state and around the globe, countless volunteers have trekked to be the hands and feet of Jesus when people needed a friend and a helping hand. But the state convention’s first “official” disaster relief response was done with little fanfare and no volunteers or equipment. In fact, the

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DR CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET  — Nearly 300 volunteers from every area of the state flocked to the Missions Mobilization Center in Mount Juliet July 14 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief. “We’re here today because for 40 years Tennessee Baptists have been responding in a united, cooperative manner to disaster,” observed Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist

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WHAT IF THE NATIONS COME TO US? IT’S HAPPENING

By Justin H. Terrell Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dandridge What if I told you that you could take the gospel to the nations without leaving your own country? For many churches, the idea of international mission work without international travel seems inconceivable. But what if the nations traveled to you?

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YOUTH LEARN LIFE LESSONS ON TRIP TO GUATEMALA

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The concept of “giving the shirt off your back” played out in an almost literal sense for a group of roughly 40 students and leaders who recently traveled to Guatemala for a week-long mission trip sponsored by the Youth Evangelism Conference and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “Many of the kids left for the trip with a suitcase packed full of

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MISSION TRIP — WITHOUT THE MILEAGE

Students in Hardeman County serve the community through Youth Evangelism Project By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] BOLIVAR — Sitting in her car with the window rolled down on a steamy morning in West Tennessee, Ella Hayes had a peaceful smile on her face. She was feeling a refreshing mist of water on her arm, but that wasn’t the reason she was smiling. Her joy came from watching the

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PRISON MINISTER, CHAPLAIN EARNS NATIONAL AWARD

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MURFREESBORO —  Although his name was the only one that appeared on the plaque, John Spurgeon quickly points out that his award-winning prison ministry is built on the combined efforts of a large army of individuals. Spurgeon, the prison ministry pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by the American Jail Association.

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‘EVERY TRIBE, EVERY TONGUE, EVERY NATION’

156 internationals make salvation decisions at All Nations Camp By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — William Burton has been praying all year that 150 children and youth would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during the 25th All Nations Camp held May 28-June 1 at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. He fell just a tad short in his expectations. God provided 156 first-time

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THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: THE SBC’S ECOSYSTEM

Editor’s Note: This column was distributed among directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board during their April 24 meeting in Franklin. See related story. By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director The Cooperative Program is the fabric that weaves us together as Tennessee and Southern Baptists. From the cradle to the grave, the Cooperative Program has a profound impact on our calling as Great Commission Christians and our

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TBMB APPROVES $2.1 MILLION GOTM BUDGET

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The board of directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board unanimously approved a $2.1 million goal for the 2018-19 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. The goal is an increase of $250,000 or 13.5 percent over the 2017-18 goal of $1.925 million. The projected income is $1.85 million. The Golden Offering for Tennessee Baptist Missions is a cooperative effort of Tennessee Woman’s

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