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News for the week of Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Faith Baptist, Bartlett, buys Camp Cordova from association
The church bought the property which also is known as Camp Cordova in an arrangement in which the church pays the association in installments. The camp includes 75 acres, a 5-acre lake and 59 buildings. It has been owned by the association for more than 60 years. Its appraised value is $1.8-$2 million. [Read
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Herbert Gabhart dies at age 95
Gabhart served Belmont University for 50 years, leading as president of Belmont College from 1959-1983 and inspiring the campus as chancellor for the past 26 years. [Read
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Baptist students, families cope with financial crisis
For thousands of students at Baptist colleges, the excitement of the start of fall classes is being muted by a harsh reality this year: Economic hardship is making the already high cost of private college almost untenable for many families. [Read
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TBC CP gifts dip in August
After 10 months of the current fiscal year which ends Oct. 31, CP gifts total $29,054,074. The amount is $1,398,517 or 4.6 percent below the amount given after 10 months last year. [Read
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Hope helps everyone endure the constant now
Jeremiah wrote God’s letter (Jeremiah 29:1-14) to the Judean exiles sometime in the midst of their 70-year deportation. [Read
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Reflections
For every winner, many more lose
Just keep in mind that the prize money awarded was not picked from a money tree. Every dollar awarded to a winner is a dollar taken from a loser. [Read
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Guest Columnist
The joy of a Josh — mentoring young ministers
I am learning that doing ministry alone is like flying solo at the movie theatre. There is so much more joy when someone else is sitting beside you! [Read
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Guest Columnist
Pray first — then give to state missions offering
The goal for the 2009 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions remains at $1,700,000. The suggested 2009 Week of Prayer for State Missions is September 13-20. The theme is “Crossroads of Culture — Connected in Christ.” [Read
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Man, church minister to football players in Memphis
The man in the hallway of the high school approaches the young man who grins and says, “Hi Mr. Ed.” Other young men gather. [Read
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Sunday School Lesson: Bible Studies for Life - September 20
The challenges of knowing Jesus
Focal Passage: Mark 6:1-6a, 45-52; 7:8-9, 13 [Read
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Sunday School Lesson: Explore the Bible - September 20
How to live with confidence
Focal Passage: Psalm 105:7-11; 106:6-7, 19-21, 40-45 [Read
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