Though there was no official theme for the weekend, many of the performers highlighted trusting in God, including “stories behind the songs” of how God had gotten them through difficult times.
John Wesley — the founder of Methodism — extolled Fletcher as one with “so unblameable a character” who was fully devoted to God.
Chris Mills, student missions mobilizer for SBOM, said he is encouraged more and more each year after seeing the number of young people attending REACH, an event dedicated to commissioning new missionaries to reach the ends of the earth.
After decades of service, Charlie Horton — most recently of Jacksons Gap Baptist Church — has retired from full-time ministry.
FBC Jasper celebrated Margaret Carr for serving in the nursery and weekday preschool ministry for 40 years.
20 years ago, Emerson Eggerichs wrote New York Times bestseller “Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs.” In 2011, he released a devotional for married couples based on principles from his book.
Ben White is the new pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Springville.
A Pakistani father is looking for answers as to where his 15-year-old daughter is after she was kidnapped and forced to marry.
