While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.
Anne Albright, the leader of this ministry, said, “Women who are on government food stamps are not allowed to purchase soap with this money, so to let these ladies know they are loved, we make these great sacks with soap in them.”
Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, is having a three-day VBS May 30, 6–8 p.m.; May 31, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; and June 1, 9:45 a.m.–noon for preschool through sixth grade and special needs children.
Ted Vafeas is the new director of missions/AMS of Franklin Baptist Association.
Cross Roads Baptist Church, Carrollton, is celebrating its 175th anniversary June 1 at 10 a.m.
Braehead Lucile Baptist Church, West Blocton, will host the Chuck Wagon Gang June 12 at 7 p.m.
Eric Long is the new pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Jacksons Gap.
“It’s a new day at Dauphin Way. This is no longer just a hopeful expression. God is making it a reality, and it is evident that He has a great plan for our future.” —Pastor Lee Merck
