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Thousands are praying for Charlie Russell . . . plus updates on Team Expansion’s efforts to help Afghans and efforts to plant churches in New England. And much more . . .
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Hurricane Ida Is Latest in String of Disasters for IDES
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When Hurricane Ida roared ashore in Louisiana on Sunday, it caused damage and destruction that continues to be assessed, and it added to the mounting workload for IDES—the International Disaster Emergency Service—a Christian church/church of Christ organization that provides emergency assistance around the world.
Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 1 of 3)
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Part 1 of 3: What Deacons Are and Do — To some, the term “deacon” is a signpost of an outdated model of ministry. Let’s reexamine the biblical material . . .
Seeds of a Movement
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Excerpts from Jerry Harris’s devotional thoughts presented on the 220th anniversary of the Cane Ridge Revival earlier this month.
Update on Afghanistan: Where Do We Go from Here?
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If we want to see God do something big and miraculous, we need to pray. The Afghan people are in a dangerous moment in their history. Pray for a miracle . . . but also pray for endurance and tenacious faith. . . .
News Briefs for Aug. 25
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Point University graduate and trustee Marvin Bussey is featured on a new mural in East Point, Ga., that pays tribute to “Atlanta’s Finest.” Plus briefs from Ozark Christian College, Mountain Mission School, IDES, and more.
Johnson U. Prof Rappels Down Building to Assist Single Moms
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Johnson University Professor of New Testament Dr. Heather Gorman went “Over the Edge” Saturday—rappelling down a 16-story building—to help raise money for The Restoration House of East Tennessee. TRH was started by JU grads Daniel and Mandy Watson.
Spire Readies for Annual Conference Sept. 14-16
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The Spire Network is in the final stages of preparation for its third-annual SpireConference, set for Sept. 14-16 in Nashville. Spire anticipates it may match or exceed the number of people who participated in their first in-person conference two years ago, which would be a “huge win,” said board chairman Dave Stone.
The Role of Eggs in Earthquake Relief
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After the Haiti earthquake, KORE Foundation farmers and staff began boiling and packaging hard-boiled eggs for people in the hardest-hit areas. These Haitian farmers have now contributed more than 36,500 eggs!