Meals with Jesus: Coffee and Communion in War-Torn Sudan
In the heart of a war-torn region, where darkness often overshadowed hope, a simple act of hospitality emerged as a beacon of faith. The story begins in the early 2000s, in the arid plains of…
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RWJUH and Suydam Street Reformed Church Expand Community Garden with AARP Grant to Address Food Insecurity
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has received a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant to expand its Planting to End Hunger community garden at Suydam Street Reformed Church in New Brunswick. This initiative aims to…
Calvary Community Church Launches Community Garden to Provide Free Produce and Support Local Food Initiatives
Calvary Community Church’s Garden of Eden in downtown Columbus, Ind., has become a hub of community engagement and practical mercy. The 40-foot by 50-foot garden, planted by Judy Jackson, Shirley Jenkins Jefferson, and others, is…
New Bern Woman Receives New Home Two Years After Hurricane Irene Through Church Disaster Recovery Efforts
Annie Minnifield stood on the site of her former home on Chapman Street in New Bern, reflecting on the journey that led her to this moment. Two years after Hurricane Irene devastated her life in…
Mrs. Yolanda Stennett Crowned Mrs. International 2021
Yolanda Stennett, 45, of White Plains, Maryland, was crowned Mrs. International 2021 on July 24, 2021, at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The pageant, which has been held for…
North Texas church provides free laundry service for families in need
Gabbie Henderson’s routine trip to the laundromat turned into a moment of unexpected grace, thanks to the efforts of Life Vision Church in Mansfield, Texas. As a single mother of two, Henderson found herself overwhelmed…
St. Mark Baptist Church hosts “Hope on the Block” community event offering food, resources, and services
St. Mark Baptist Church recently hosted “Hope on the Block,” a community event aimed at providing essential resources and support to those in need. The initiative, which combined a cookout with a resource fair, offered…
Princeton Church Volunteers Serve Alaska Communities On Mission Trip
Volunteers from Princeton Church recently embarked on a mission trip to Alaska, traveling over 4,000 miles to engage in service projects that benefited local communities. The team of 28 members spent six days partnering with…
Gaylon Henley of Trumann Dies at 73
Gaylon Howard Henley, a beloved member of the Trumann community, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on February 26, 1951, Gaylon lived most of his…
Youth from TEAMeffort join Haywood County churches to provide home repairs and community support this summer
Young people from across the country are gathering in Haywood County this summer as part of TEAMeffort, a Christian mission organization dedicated to serving local communities through hands-on outreach. The initiative brings together middle and…
