Georgia
The Atlanta Braves recently honored Howard Koepka, church consultant for Georgia’s Noonday Baptist Association, as a “hometown hero” for his work in food distribution to the needy, The Christian Index reported. “This man rose to the occasion in uniting nonprofits and other organizations in Cobb County to provide food to those in need,” a video by the Braves organization explained. “He led the charge in communicating and coordinating with more than 60 churches, school systems, government agencies and nonprofits in making and distributing much-needed food.”
Florida
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Connexion, held in June at Pickett Lake Camp in Branford, Florida, experienced its highest attendance in its 13-year history with 126 campers in grades 2–6. Fourteen campers made decisions for Christ, and four were baptized at the camp, the Florida Baptist Witness reported. This year’s camp resulted in no reports of COVID-19 cases following the four-day, three-night experience.
Louisiana
Thirty-six Louisiana Baptist churches whose facilities were destroyed by Hurricane Laura have received much-needed financial gifts to help in recovery efforts. The emergency financial gifts were possible because of donations to Louisiana Baptists’ state mission offering, as well as funds given by state convention partners in the South, special offerings from churches and contributions by individuals, Louisiana’s Baptist Message reported.
Mississippi
Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are continuing to respond to the devastation caused by back-to-back hurricanes that battered the Gulf Coast as well as the Florida Panhandle. Hurricane Laura, which made landfall in late August, and Hurricane Sally, which made landfall in mid-September, left behind a swath of suffering. Mississippi Baptists are serving alongside other Disaster Relief volunteers from multiple state conventions to provide physical assistance as well as a spiritual witness, The Baptist Record reported.
Tennessee
One Faith Christian Center, a small church in Memphis, Tennessee, is making a big impact as it connects with inner-city communities. The church baptized about 50 new Christians last year and is having similar success this year, Tennessee’s Baptist and Reflector reported. In its outreach efforts, the church has sponsored numerous evangelism events and partnered with local schools. Reflecting on the fruit of his church’s efforts, Pastor Barron Martin said, “I give God all the glory.”
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