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News for the week of Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sunday School Lesson: Bible Studies for Life - September 27
The results of knowing Jesus
Focal Passage: Mark 8:34-38; 9:33-37; 10:32-34 [Read
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Executive Board adopts reduced budget for 2009-10
The budget, which is a $3 million or 7.7 percent decrease from the 2008-09 budget, must be approved by messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in November. [Read
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IMB’s Jerry Rankin to retire in 2010
Jerry Rankin, president of the International Mission Board, announced Sept. 16 that he will retire July 31, 2010, ending a 17-year tenure marked by sweeping organizational changes and a steady personal calling. [Read
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C-N, Union cite significant gains in enrollment
Tennessee Baptists' two institutions of higher education report significant gains in enrollment for 2009-10. [Read
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DR volunteers respond to flood victims in state
Trained Tennessee Baptist disaster relief volunteers who worked with the feeding unit from Brainerd Baptist Church, Chattanooga, were expected to cook more meals for flood evacuees in Chattanooga Sept. 21, according to Bob Rann, church disaster relief director. [Read
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Been led by one pastor
Former mission now 7th largest church in association
When Ken Polk accepted the call as pastor of Northside Baptist Church here 20 years ago, there were 30 members on roll. [Read
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Herbert Gabhart was true Baptist statesman
Editor’s Note: Herbert C. Gabhart died on Sept. 10 at the age of 95. He served as president of Belmont University from 1959-83. He was named chancellor following his retirement. [Read
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Reflections
Making do
Hailing from South Carolina, I get teased a lot about sayings I grew up with that people in Tennessee apparently are not aware of. [Read
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Nashville church continues ministry despite obstacles
Each Sunday evening about 45 children and youth who don’t attend the church at other times are picked up by the church’s van and brought here for activities. Many of the youngsters are refugees from the Sudan. Others are Hispanic, African American and Anglo. [Read
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Sunday School Lesson: Explore the Bible - September 27
God is great
Focal Passage: Psalm 135:1-18 [Read
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