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Latest news: GCR audio files (part 3); prayer for Ukraine; Maui fires anniversary

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Latest news: GCR audio files (part 3); prayer for Ukraine; Maui fires anniversary

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. Staff members of The Baptist Paper, a sister publication to The Alabama Baptist and part of TAB Media Group, continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.

GCR Task Force files (part 3): Dallas-Fort Worth meeting sparks ‘polarized’ discussion

2. Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.

Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine

3. “In the midst of this ongoing struggle, what began as an unthinkable tragedy became the backdrop for an extraordinary ministry of hope and healing,” wrote Craig Webb of Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention.

Hawaii Baptist executive director reflects on Maui fire anniversary


EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.

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