An overnight fire at FBC Abbeville consumed most of the church’s facilities, according to Pastor Ricky Sowell. Church members are gathering there this morning (Dec. 4) to share memories and “trust God with what’s next.”
Pastor Will Faulkenberry of Mosaic City Church in Huntsville said he has a lot to be thankful for. On Nov. 9, he underwent a successful kidney transplant and is recovering well. He hopes to return home to Huntsville tomorrow (Dec. 3).
Michael Falahat said when he was growing up in Jordan, he looked forward to Operation Christmas Child season all year long. “As a child, this is probably the main way I felt in a practical way that God loves me,” he said.
Shane Stidham said when his church — Fulton Bridge Baptist in Hamilton — decided to hold a monthly food distribution, he thought it was a great idea. But he had no idea how it would affect his congregation.
Alabama Baptist associational leaders exploring opportunities to develop cohorts that would help those serving as directors of missions and associational mission strategists gather, build connections and learn from each other.
For several years, Eric Boykin and Stan Henson have been helping kids and teens get more involved in worship. After Henson’s death in April, Mount Olive Baptist built a center in his honor to train the next generation of worship leaders.
This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions, set for Dec. 1–8, kicks off the season of the LMCO, which this year has a national goal of $205 million and a goal of $12 million for Alabama.
The last Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief team that was deployed to help those affected by Hurricane Helene has returned home, though others may go again after Thanksgiving.
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