
‘Sacred space’: Burmese church celebrates new building as outreach tool
The ribbon cutting and dedication of a building is significant for the ethnic culture that is not only Burmese, but involves 17 different tribal groups.

The ribbon cutting and dedication of a building is significant for the ethnic culture that is not only Burmese, but involves 17 different tribal groups.

“Today, violence invaded the Lord’s House,” said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. “The attack on law enforcement and people of faith in Lexington shocked the entire commonwealth. This is another reminder of the grave danger we ask law enforcement to face every single day. We go to houses of worship to gather in fellowship, unite in faith and reach toward our Creator. In light of this tragedy, we turn to God with our prayers for the injured trooper and the victims’ families.”

A developing story out of Lexington, Kentucky, indicates multiple people have been injured, including a state trooper, after a situation developed reportedly during a traffic

Kody Fox underwent a successful kidney transplant in June — and in the process saw God’s providential care in a multitude of ways.

The pastoral staff of Beacon Hill Baptist Church is four weeks into a weekly Bible study they lead at Pulaski County Detention Center. Eleven men — many of whom are new believers — have already been baptized.

Steve Ellis, who is 70, has held five interim assignments since 2018 and has preached in more than 80 different churches.

“It is our responsibility and it is our stewardship to make certain that wherever … the reach of the Southern Baptist Convention is found, there is gospel Christianity there, there is biblical preaching there, there is the faith once for all delivered to the saints there,” Al Mohler said.

“This is a critical passage for every pastor in this room as we say, ‘Lord, I want to be faithful, I want to honor You, I want to be fruitful in ministry,’” Aaron Harvie said. “How do we do it?”

June Pugh said the program has “blessed my soul” as she teaches children from all walks of life who come through FBC Flemingsburg.

Chris Joslin, a member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, has found a unique approach to street evangelism through a tool called the Prayer Stand—a pop-up tent that facilitates conversations and offers prayer in public spaces.
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