USA Southeast
Army Officer Baptized in Columbus, Georgia
Our little church planting in Auburn/Tuskegee (ATCC) is making a big impact (13 baptisms in 2017). Dozens of students at the HBCU campus of Tuskegee University have been baptized in the last four years. This multi-racial church is a light to all of Alabama and the Deep South.
God is Moving in the Knoxville Church
Editor's note: The following is shared from the North River Church of Christ newsletter.
In 2011, God used my wife Sharon to make it clear that we were withering spiritually and needed a fresh start. Sharon suggested I call an old friend of mine, Antonio Boyd. At that time Antonio was working for HOPE worldwide and had visited many of the churches throughout the US. Antonio suggested we check out North River.
Shining Stars Performing Arts Academy in Georgia
Created and directed by Sherwin Mackintosh and Carrie Kelsey, the Shining Stars Performing Arts Academy is making it's debut in the Southeast on June 24, 2018. Sherwin and Carrie were two of the producers of the recent revival of Upside Down. Sherwin is the co-writer (along with Steve Johnson) and Carrie was the Assistant Director and Choreographer.
North River Church Leadership Thanks Congregation
Editor's note: The following is shared from the North River Church of Christ newsletter.
We, as the Leadership Team, didn't want to close out 2017 without expressing our heartfelt thanks to all of you for the support and generosity you have demonstrated throughout the year. Our church has been steadily growing over the last several years in rather dramatic ways. You have responded with ongoing and sacrificial support, financially and otherwise. As we reflect on the year, it seems only fitting to recap some of the many highlights we have accomplished together this year through God's grace:
"Seasons of Marriage" Retreat in Louisiana
The Tri-County Church in Mississippi along with the New Orleans Church and The Bridge Church | Baton Rouge have teamed up to host the "Seasons of Marriage" Retreat November 10-12, 2017!
Explore your season of marriage this Fall on the mighty Mississippi River during a weekend of fun, laughter and love in beautiful Vidalia, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi.
Celebrate Baptisms in Alabama and Tennessee
Tremayne Parker, known as Parker, confessed that Jesus is Lord and was baptized on October 8. Parker is an Alabama native from the town of Union Springs. He works as a correctional officer for the Bullock County Prison. A year ago, Parker met Markeya Thomas through mutual friends at a birthday party, and she invited him to church. He wanted to be a better person and to find a group of friends who lived an honest life. He found this in the brothers at the Auburn Tuskegee Christian Church (ATCC). One of them, Travis Hawkins, asked him to study the Bible. Travis shared not only the good news, but also his life.
"I was inspired by Parker's humility and his desire to take on challenges for God," said Travis. Parker continued to take on the challenges of obeying the Bible, right up to the challenge of being baptized. "Parker has grown tremendously since the first time meeting the ATCC family," said Markeya. "He's gone from barely saying a word to being a lot more engaged." Parker is now excited to become even more engaged, and share the good news with others in Alabama!
"The Genesis" - Southeast Teen Conference 2017
Join high school students and teen leaders from across the Southeast at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in beautiful Asheville, NC for an inspiring conference organized and entirely led by teens.
At Age 87, New Disciple Ministers through Drawing
Meet my friend and our new brother in Christ, Vic Carrabotta! Vic started his career with Stan Lee and Marvel Comics.
New Elders Appointed in Charleston Church of Christ
On February 19, 2017, Lowell Hoover, evangelist of the Charleston Church of Christ in South Carolina, appointed Ernest Govan and Ivey Baird as elders of the congregation. This was the first time in the 24-year old history of the church that elders had been appointed.
"I Choose Us" Facilitator Training in March 2017
Guy and Loretta Berndt will be conducting an "I Choose Us" facilitators training in Nashville, Tennessee later this winter.