By Jennifer Colosimo The past 20-plus months have seen a lot—much more than a quick list could cover. But one thing we can celebrate amidst the chaos is how many people were able to push through hardships, confusion and logistical nightmares to some sort of silver lining. That includes Nineteenth Avenue Baptist Church, a small … Continue reading
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From Charleston to Bali: Encouragement Travels the World
By Caleb Mynatt CBF field personnel Johnathon and Tina Bailey signed an Encourager Church covenant with Providence Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 7, 2020, during their Sunday worship service. The Baileys will use the funding from and prayers of Providence to strengthen their missions in Bali, Indonesia. The signing of the Encourager … Continue reading
Promised Land
By Marc Wyatt Just days into the reality of the global health crisis, we received word that an Afghan family of seven were 24 hours from arriving at the airport. Our refugee agency partner, Lutheran Services of the Carolinas, had expected the family to be denied entry to the United States as did we. We hurried to prepare their rooms at Welcome House. … Continue reading