It was a blessing to spend time with the deacons of my church, Lakeside Baptist, for their deacons’ banquet. My prayers are with Pastor Jeff Donnell and those serving as deacons as they seek the Lord in their ministry in Dallas.
David HardageI had the privilege of worshipping at the exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church in Dallas. Thanks to Pastor Howard E. Anderson Sr. for allowing me the opportunity to spend the morning with his great church.
I had another wonderful Sunday morning at First Baptist Church of Oglesby. It was a great time of worship.
Darrell Price is the new director of Central Texas Hospitality House in Gatesville. The facility is opening for overnight guests. Please be in prayer for Darrell and his wife, Lou Ann, as they embark on this new journey.
Texas Baptists, along with Golden Triangle Baptist Network, Galveston Baptist Association and Trinity River Baptist Association are sponsoring the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally. This rally will take place on Galveston Island Nov. 6-9. For more information, please contact Jim Hamilton, director of missions of Golden Triangle Baptist Network.
Saturday, Nov. 15 is the Country Church Leadership Summit. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Truett Seminary. I hope you will take time to be there.
The BGCT Christmas Open House is Thursday, Dec. 11. It will be come-and-go from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please come and celebrate the season with us. We would love to have you! RSVP to Elizabeth Biedrzycki.
Our final amount raised from North Texas Giving Day has been submitted to us. Texas Baptists raised $57,957.03. Thank you to everyone who participated in this day with us! Your generosity means more than you know. Go to www.texasbaptists.org/ntgd to read more.
Annual meeting is right around the corner! I hope you have made plans to join us in Waco. If you have yet to register and get your messenger cards, it’s not too late. Go to www.texasbaptists.org/register and be ready with your BGCT church ID number to print your cards. It’s going to be a great few days.
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David Hardage is executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board.
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