FRIENDSHIP
Locust Fork Church will hold a retirement reception honoring Pastor Rufus Harris on July 30, 2:30–4 p.m. Harris has served in ministry for almost 40 years, nearly 19 of those as pastor of Locust Fork. He also has served churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. He and his wife, Emily, have two children and three grandchildren.
A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are just getting started with mud-out work in Anderson, Indiana, after historic flooding affected thousands. But they’ve already seen God at work, opening doors for them to bring help and hope.
Tim McFather is the new pastor of West Point Baptist Church, Jacksonville.
Nick Sharp is the new pastor of Fyffe First Baptist Church, where he has been serving as interim pastor.
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