Tennessee Baptist Convention President Jay Hardwick witnessed the devastation Hurricane Helene caused throughout East Tennessee, first through news and social media channels, and then up close and personal.
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“The videos and pictures don’t do it justice,” he said. “Helene ripped through Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and here in East Tennessee, leaving a path of destruction we have never seen in our lifetimes, but Tennessee Baptists are on the ground serving and meeting needs.”
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Hear about his perspective in this video, & read more at baptistandreflector.org/tbc-president-surveys-hurricane-helene-damage/
A special episode of the Golden Hour Podcast is out now!! Matt sits down with Beth, Joe Sorah, and Gene Nelson to talk about the flood devastation following Hurricane Helene's impact on East TN.
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Many individuals and churches have called and asked what they can do to assist with the needs in times of need like we are now experiencing. Below are my suggestions for those who would like to help. If you wish to contribute financially, you may do so here: tndisasterrelief.org/contributions
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We know that some want to help in a tangible way therefore, physical donations will be accepted at the locations below for transport to the affected areas.
- Missions Mobilization Center (MIDDLE TN) 6434 John Hagar Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Call first.) Call (615) 371-7926 or (615) 371-7927 to schedule a delivery
- God’s Warehouse (EAST TN) 3441 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Morristown, TN Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Call first.) Call (423) 312-6883 to schedule a delivery.
- Knox County Baptist Association (EAST TN) 7709 Westland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Call first.) Call or text Brenda Davis @ (865) 363-8011 or Karen Millsap @ (865) 387-7686 to schedule a delivery.
- West Jackson Baptist Church (WEST TN) 580 Oil Well Road, Jackson, TN 38305 (The collections will be taken at the back of the church at the “Courts” entrance.)
• Drop off of goods will start Thursday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.
• Drop off dates/times are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
• We are planning to collect goods until Tuesday afternoon, October 15, at 3:00 pm. After that time, goods will not be received. (We will need time to pack the trailers to haul the goods to East TN.)
Our TN DR teams are on stand-by to respond to this devastating storm. Hear this word of hope from Executive Director, Dr. Randy C. Davis. If you wish to contribute to the Disaster Relief funds, go to https://tndisasterrelief.org/contributions/
This week for the TN Golden Hour Podcast, Matt and Beth sat down with Daryl Crouch to discuss what it looks like when pastors and churches come together to change their city! Watch this clip or check out the whole interview on youtube!
What Happens at the SBC, the B&R reports! To read any and all stories that were written by the team in Indianapolis this week, go to baptistandreflector.org and click SBC! All updates are posted there for you to read!
5.3.2024
In the News this week! At their recent meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the purchase of 14 acres to be used for church planting near BlueOval City. For more info, be sure to pick up the latest print issue of B&R or you can read the story at the B&R website.
