Mississippi News October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Mississippi News October 10, 2024 Obituary Terry Wayne Scott, former pastor of First Baptist Church Jumpertown and funeral director, died Aug. 28. He was 75.
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Hurricane Milton response underway as Helene relief efforts continue
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm Wednesday evening (Oct.9), knocking out power to reportedly 3 million people before rolling on into the Atlantic. Baptist response teams are ready to hit the ground running.
Florida church continues to serve amid ‘heartbreaking’ destruction
October 10, 2024
First Baptist Church Hudson, like many congregations in Florida, is no stranger to the aftermath of natural disasters. The community is still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which left the church’s food pantry campus …
‘It rivals Katrina’: TN Baptist Disaster Relief deploys across state
October 9, 2024
“It rivals Katrina, maybe even ‘beats’ Katrina, in terms of its reach and its impact,” said Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Maryland/Delaware messengers approve sale of headquarters building
October 9, 2024
During a special called meeting, messengers of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware unanimously approved the sale of the state convention’s headquarters in Maryland.
First person: Church leader, be open about your weakness
October 9, 2024
“That was one of the best sermons I’ve ever heard.” These words were delivered to me by a young man after one of our services last year. As a young preacher in my 20s, these are the words I dreamt of hearing.
Bracing for Milton: Ongoing relief efforts in FL on ‘pause,’ but teams ready to respond
October 9, 2024
Baptist relief efforts already underway in Florida following Hurricane Helene are temporarily on “pause” as Milton rolls toward the Tampa Bay area, but teams are ready to go once the storm passes.
Disaster Relief box ministry provides key service to hurricane survivors
October 9, 2024
The Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief box ministry based out of Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood recently deployed to Morgan City, Louisiana, where the unit ministered to people impacted by Hurricane Francine.
‘Do you know Jesus?’: Georgia DR volunteers meeting physical, spiritual needs
October 8, 2024
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief continues to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people impacted by Hurricane Helene’s destructive path across Georgia.
NC, NY pastors join forces for Helene relief efforts
October 8, 2024
“After seeing everything through news reports and on social media, we thought it was best to redirect our efforts,” said Jordan Willard, who serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Weddington, North Carolina.
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