Though some pastors have been in ministry for 50 years, few stay in the same congregation for half a century. Charles Moore, 87, was honored Aug. 5 on his 50-year anniversary by his church, the local association and friends.
The official nomination of Julio Guarneri, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, Texas, as BGCT’s next executive director will take place Sept. 18.
“This is exactly where I am supposed to be, which is helping guys,” said Robert Hyde, program supervisor at Mississippi State Penitentiary.
God has been stirring in the hearts of the members of Grove Hill Church Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Subsequently, the water in the swimming pool at senior pastor Ridley Barron’s house also has been stirring.
Children and families involved in Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Willard, Missouri, raised $3,600 for the Willard School District, allowing students to start the year with no lunch debt remaining from the previous year.
“Our family saw the hand of God in all the events of that evening.”
“Use this room. It does us no good to have a prayer room if people aren’t utilizing it,” said Shawn Parker, MBCB executive director-treasurer, during the dedication ceremony.
“Yes, there is much darkness in Vermont. Yes, there is much devastation in Vermont. But YES, there is also much Kingdom opportunity in Vermont.”
Cleanup is underway in south Georgia after a pummeling blow by Hurricane Idalia knocked trees onto homes and downed powerlines, leaving thousands without electricity in the summer heat.
“Our faith is strong. Our members are out in the community helping their neighbors with clean up,” said Christopher Arnold, pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church in Perry, Florida.
