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Baptist Global Response highlights God’s mercy in 2018 Prayer Guide

By Casey Watson, Baptist Global Response communciations NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Baptist Global Response (BGR) is giving Southern Baptists a new opportunity to become prayer warriors for people in need. The community development and disaster relief organization recently released its 2018 Prayer Guide, a collection of prayer requests, devotional content and stories from its projects. CEO Jeff Palmer penned the devotionals and says the guide's theme, "The Mercy of God," encourages readers to show compassion in their actions and in their prayer lives as an extension of their faith. "Our mercy for those in need stems from the heart of God because He is mercy," he says. "We show mercy because God has shown us mercy. We show mercy because we are moved with compassion when we see the needs. ... And, we show mercy not only when we go and help but especially when we bow and pray." Baptist Global Response (BGR) is an international disaster relief and community development organization with a heart for helping people in desperate need. The organization undergirds the work of Southern Baptists worldwide and partners with others who are like-minded. BGR is not an official entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, but it is rooted in the … [Read more...]

Volunteers needed as Ridgecrest attendance climbs

By Aaron Wilson, LifeWay Christian Resources RIDGECREST, N.C.— LifeWay’s Ridgecrest Conference Center celebrated record attendance last year as approximately 70,000 guests visited the Blue Ridge Mountain retreat site. “It was the most people we’ve seen in almost 30 years,” said Art Snead, executive director at Ridgecrest. “The fingerprints of God’s blessings are everywhere.” With the blessing of extra guests comes the need for more help on campus. Leaders at the conference center are currently looking to deepen their volunteer pool, which they say plays a vital role in serving visitors. “At Ridgecrest, we desire to see lives impacted for God’s glory,” said Chris Fenske, support staff coordinator. “We want to serve our guests with excellence and we need help to do that well.” David and Judy Constance are Ridgecrest volunteers from Cleveland, Tennessee, who began serving at the conference center in 2011. During their first year, they assisted with landscaping around campus. They’ve returned every year since and have served in catering, housekeeping, laundry services, kitchen work, and have even assisted with a special assignment during a marriage retreat. This July, they’re working at the Nibble Nook, an on-campus … [Read more...]