Editor’s note: The suggested dates for the Week of Prayer for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions is Sept. 12-19. The 2021-22 GOTM goal is $2.1 million.
By Ashley Perham
Baptist and Reflector
KNOXVILLE — There’s never a typical day at the Montgomery Village Baptist Center in South Knoxville.
From a clothing room to food giveaways to help with housing applica
tions, the building has a plethora of ways to connect with and meet the needs of the community. Along with weekly meals and scheduled events for kids, people needing help or fellowship drop into the Baptist Center every day.
“We provide physical commodities — food, clothing, household items, things of that nature — and also after-school programs for children, (and it’s) all as an opportunity to share Christ with this community,” said Tom Hodges, who has worked at the Baptist Center for 16 years.
“It’s the cornerstone of the whole neighborhood,” said Sandi Williamson, a community resident. “We know that there’s a food pantry there; there’s where we can go and socialize amongst each other. Everybody appreciates it.” [Read more…]