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Vilonia church of Christ Disaster Relief

Editor’s Note: The following is from a special website set up by the Vilonia church of Christ about their relief efforts.

by Marty Knight

VILONIA, Ark., (BNc) — Another day has drawn to a close and we were blessed with good weather in which to work. Let me begin by thanking the volunteers who poured in from ALL over the state of Arkansas. I won’t even begin to attempt to mention everyone for fear of leaving out some names. Suffice to say that churches of Christ from as far away as 200 miles were here early this morning and worked until they were ready to drop. The number of volunteers jumped significantly now that we have reached the weekend and that was expected. But, it was still overwhelming to see how much people care. THANKS!!! Read more

American churches, Christians suffer from tornados

SOUTHERN U.S. (BNc) – Christians and churches across the U.S. suffered from the tornados that left a wake of destruction in the past days.

Ricky Glass noted on Facebook that the Hackelburg Ala., church building is gone; the preacher and wife lost all they had, the town itself, demolished. Amy Hester wrote that Betty Lane, the preacher’s wife, is in the hospital at Hamilton.

The Bethel church in Athens, Ala., got hit as well, the church building is gone (photo, left), many members have lost their homes, according to one report. Read more

“You Are Not Forgotten!”

by Mark A. Rehl, President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 55, Licking County, Ohio

(BNc) — This is the motto that motivates a never-ending mission to find America’s military that remain missing during combat. These are the words that offer comfort to families struggling with decades of silence and the anxiety that burdens them regarding their loved one’s end. These words speak hope, comfort, and strength.

In Washington, D.C., an office of the Department of Defense (DoD) exists to help bring closure to the files of those military personnel who are listed as missing. Read more

The Lord’s church in Karur, South India

by Beth Johnson

KARUR, India, (BNc) — Brother S. Masilamani, a former Chennai Teacher Training School graduate, has a long history of dedicated work for the Lord, going many places to preach in spite of his heart problems, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

They have a new, although very small, meeting place that he and the brethren there have constructed since last year.  The city planners took away their last building to construct a new road. This is as near as he could get to the former location without paying a huge price for property.  Part of his original congregation had to meet on the opposite side of Karur.  His son George works with this second group. Read more

Churches aid Arkansas town hit by tornado

VILONIA, Ark. (BNc) – A tornado destroyed part of this Central Arkansas town last night, as a dozen twisters left their mark on the state.

Evangelist Ted Knight noted that his sponsoring church, the Levy congregation in North Little Rock, has already sent supplies and is organizing help for the town residents.

In an email today, Ted wrote, “Our phone has been ringing off the wall, and we are thankful for that, because it shows the interest and concerns of so many for the people in our State who have suffered from the tornados last night. I have been to Vilonia today, and it is just heart-breaking to see what has happened. However, it is a time of opportunity for us as God’s people to once again let the beauty of Jesus to be shown in us.” Read more

GBN oversight moves to Southaven church

DALTON, Ga. (BNc) – The overseeing eldership of Gospel Broadcasting Network is passing oversight to a new group of elders.

In an undated PDF file released some days ago, the Highland church elders announced that they would “pass the torch” to the Southaven, Miss., congregation. Read more

Carole Elaine Jenkins departs this life

Carole Elaine Jenkins suddenly left this life Monday, Apr. 18, at Gateway Hospital, Clarksville, Tenn. She was the wife of veteran preacher, Ancil Jenkins.

Elaine had been bedfast for the last several years of her life but her spirit was unhindered. She wrote numerous cards of sympathy, comfort and congratulations to countless people. Entertaining people in her home was a special delight for her. Read more

JAPAN: ‘Ongoing desperate need for funds’

IBARAKI, Japan (BNc) – After a visit to the most affected areas in Japan, Joel Osburne, missionary with the Mito congregation, reports an “ongoing desperate need for funds” in the country.

Dwight Albright reported yesterday that the Park Avenue church in Memphis, Tenn., had “received contributions from 35 states. Alaska and North Carolina were added to the list yesterday [Apr. 13]. Contributions are approaching $300,000.”

That amount pales, however, compared to the crushing need that continues in Japan. Read more

Park Ave. church collects $240k for Japan

MEMPHIS, Tenn (BNc) — The Park Avenue church has collected $240,000 for disaster relief in Japan, as of Mar. 18, wrote elder Paul Goddard.

“We have received contributions from 33 states and the territory of American Samoa,” Paul said.

Paul also shared information sent by Dwight Albright, long-time worker involved in the Japan and supported by Park Avenue.

“I received three calls yesterday from elders in as many congregations wanting information about us receiving funds and where they will be sent. I anticipate more contributions and am astonished at how the word has gotten out about our involvement,” he said. Read more

Gospel Broadcasting Network launches Roku channel

by Don Blackwell, GBN Executive Director

DALTON, Ga. (BNc) – The Gospel Broadcasting Network went public today with their new Roku channel.

Anyone is now able to get GBN live on his home television, 24/7, with the aid of device called a “Roku box.”

One may ask, “What is a Roku box?”  In answer to this question, the Roku website states: Read more

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