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.
The acquisition will give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians ownership of 4 gambling facilities statewide, with the others being on each of their tribal lands in Wetumpka, Montgomery and Atmore. The tribe also owns properties in other states.
The University of Mobile is mourning the tragic death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis, who died Tuesday (Nov. 19).
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.
Full coverage of the 2024 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne can be found online at thealabamabaptist.org and in the next print edition of The Alabama Baptist newspaper.
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