When a baptistery becomes a lifeboat
ITAPETINGA, Brazil — A mobile classroom used by Churches of Christ to spread the Gospel in this South American nation recently became a rescue vehicle…
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After Hurricane Ida, ‘everybody is serving’
'When we survived Hurricane Katrina, we said, ‘We can survive anything,’” Eric Dishongh said. “Hurricane Ida definitely is testing that hypothesis for sure.” Dishongh, minister…
Churches of Christ assess damage, gear up for Hurricane Ida relief (Updated)
UPDATE: See our latest coverage of Hurricane Ida here. 'The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has spared us once again.” Angela Marsalis and fellow…
Emotions high as Tennessee church floods — again
NUNNELLY, Tenn. — A noisy, industrial-strength fan blew in the back as Pinewood Church of Christ members stepped into their makeshift worship facility Sunday. Wooden planks…
Showing Jesus: Christians offer physical, spiritual help after historic flooding
WAVERLY, Tenn. — The Waverly Church of Christ’s pews were packed Sunday. But not just with people. Clothing and stuffed animals covered several rows —…
Flood swamps Tennessee church’s building — for the second time
The Pinewood Church of Christ in Nunnelly, Tenn., had to rebuild after devastating floods swamped the Volunteer State in May 2010. More than a decade…
Across the Nation: Vacation Bible School, community outreach and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
After a year of COVID-19, muddy mission work feels blessedly normal
After a year of lockdowns, nasal swabs and Zoom lectures, it’s understandable that college students would be sorely tempted to head for the beach. But…
‘The whole thing is overwhelming’
SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The rains came down, and Christians are stepping up. In this flood-ravaged Tulsa suburb, members of Churches of Christ are cleaning…
Church member known for notes of encouragement dies in Oklahoma floods
An Oklahoman known for sending hundreds of cards to encourage his church family and community died during record-breaking floods in the Sooner state. Larry Larimore,…
