TENNESCENE: DEC. 8

Donna Blaydes of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board staff presents a framed certificate to Kirk Casey, director of missions for Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association, in recognition of the association’s participation in the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions.

Gibson Baptist Association celebrated Roger Stacy’s 50th anniversary in the ministry, including the last 15 years at the association, during their recent annual meeting. Stacy surrendered to the ministry on Aug. 18, 1971 and was licensed to the gospel ministry on Oct. 3, 1971 by Algoma Baptist Church in Pontotoc, Miss. He was ordained on Jan. 9, 1972 and was pastoring a church during his senior year of high school. He is joined by his wife, Penny.

Union Baptist Church, Hampton, celebrated its 150th anniversary on Oct. 31. Jack Roddy, left, director of missions for Watauga Baptist Association, presented a plaque from the Tennessee Baptist Historical Society to pastor James Bentley.

The leadership team of Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association includes, from left, Kirk Casey, director of missions; Doug Elders, Adam Strayer and Bob Hallatt. Not pictured is Scott Monday.

The Girls in Action (GAs) and Royal Ambassadors (RAs) of Central Baptist Church, Johnson City recently collected $676.53 for Pure Water Pure Love (PWPL). Approximately 3.4 million people die yearly from water-related diseases and 80 million people lack access to clean water. PWPL provides clean water to people in need. From left are, front, Claire Davenport, David Salyer, Travis Holder, Maddux Price and Caroline Humphrey; back, Clara Sutterlin, Rowyn Blevins, Anna Claire Carder; and Liam Moore.

Beech River Baptist Association recently elected new officers. Pictured L-R top row, Steve Glass, member, First Baptist Church, Parsons, moderator; David Skorupa, pastor, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Wildersville; bottom row, L-R, vice moderator; Vickie Alexander, Union Baptist Church, Lexington, treasurer; and Angie Larson, Sand Ridge Baptist Church, Lexington, clerk.