TENNESCENE: NOVEMBER 5

EVENTS

Rev. Dennis Johnson, Associate Pastor of Worship and Music of Meridian Baptist Church, Knoxville, for the past 25 years plans to retire at the end of the year. Friends are invited to attend a reception for him on Nov. 16, in the Meridian Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following Worship Service (noon to 2 p.m. ET).

BOOKS

Tennessee author Carol B. Ghattas has published “When You Don’t Feel Like Celebrating: A 31-Day Advent Devotional,” designed for those struggling with grief or hardship during Christmas. The devotional guides readers through Isaiah’s prophecies to offer hope and encouragement during difficult times, including loss, displacement or other challenges. The book is available at ambassador-international.com and other distributors.

Union University student Joshua Fugate works in Humboldt at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Tennessee as part of the university’s 23rd annual Campus and Community: A Day of Remembrance and Service Oct 21. — Photo by Karley Hathcock
Noah’s Ark Widows Ministry, sponsored by Ethridge FBC, recently hosted their 11th year at the Middle TN District Fair hosting a “Baby Tent.” The ministry provides a clean, comfortable area for parents to change their babies’ diapers. There is also a private nursing area furnished with a comfy rocking chair for mothers to feed their babies. This year they had 270 babies visit their tent. Pictured are co-leaders Debbie Griffin and Diane Hildenbrandt. All widows in the Ethridge, Lawrence County areas are invited to join their widow’s ministry. They meet on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Ethridge FBC on Walnut Avenue, weather permitting.
The ministry provides a clean, comfortable area for parents to change their babies’ diapers.
McConnell Baptist Church in Martin celebrated one of their missionary milestones on Oct. 15 where members of the church delivered their 1,000th “My Little Bible” to the local OB department. These are given out to every child that is born at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital. Pastor Cody Barner said it is their prayer that each one of these Bibles are read, become known, and ultimately lead each recipient to a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.
James Twilbeck, Associational Mission Strategist for WDBA, presents a plaque to Michael Barnhart, pastor of Cottage Grove Baptist Oct. 12 in honor of their 175th Anniversary
On Sept. 28, Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, celebrated Tommy Hood and his wife Paula upon his retirement with a reception and several gifts. Hood has served as Central’s senior pastor for the past 10 years.
GAs at Central Baptist in Johnson City recently made agape gifts for local veterans at Mountain Home.

Address

Contact Information

Mail: Baptist & Reflector, P.O. Box 682789, Franklin, TN 37068

Physical Address: 4017 Rural Plains Circle, Franklin, TN 37064

Email: bandr@tnbaptist.org

Phone: 615-371-2003