We pray alongside...
The family of
Luther Brewer
, Cary, N.C., who died Nov. 28. The Alliance founder was pastor of congregational partner Greenwood Forest Baptist Church when the Alliance was formed in 1987. A memorial service for the pastor emeritus of the church will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, Cary, N.C. at 1 pm followed by a reception where the family will receive friends.
Kathy Manis Findley
, Macon, Ga., as she is approximately three weeks into her recovery from a kidney transplant. During these challenging times, Kathy writes: “Twenty-one days separated from my transplant, I am able to attest that hope does cling tenaciously in my heart, that hope announces in the face of the dark night of my soul that with God, all things are still possible.” Our prayers continue with Kathy as she heals and recovers.
Athera Flucker
, Goodwater, Ala., as she recovers from a fall and a recent hospital stay, with prayers that the surgical procedure she underwent will produce the desired results. Athera is the mother of Aretha Flucker who serves on the 2020 annual gathering planning committee.
Max Harris
, Sylva, N.C., who is undergoing treatment for pneumonia. Max is the father of Missy Harris, co-pastor of congregational partner Circle of Mercy, Asheville, N.C.
Dalia Juarez
, Chiapas, Mexico, who is undergoing treatment for vertigo. Dalia is the general and academic coordinator for Active Hope ministry partner the Mayan Intercultural Seminary, San Cristobal.
The family of
Walker Knight
, Decatur, Ga., who died the first day of Advent, Dec. 1. The Alliance founder’s memorial service will be held Sat., Dec. 14 at 2 pm at congregational partner Oakhurst Baptist Church, Decatur, Ga.
Jim Lowder
, Black Mountain, N.C., as he continues to recover from open heart surgery. Jim currently serves as the director of advancement for Homeward Bound of WNC, and enjoys a history of supporting multiple Baptist entities with his fundraising skills and acumen—including the Alliance!
Ilia Osefashvili
, Tbilisi, Georgia, whose mother, who resided in Qvareli, East Georgia died. Ilia serves as Bishop of East Georgia with Active Hope partner the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia.
Bob Spinks
, Midlothian, Va., who was recently hospitalized and now recovering at home. The Alliance founder, who lives with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, served on staff of several Baptist institutions including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America/Bautistas por la Paz.
Allison Tanner
, Oakland, Calif., who is in Bethlehem representing the Alliance of Baptists and Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church at the Kairos Palestine 10th Anniversary International Conference as well as the 1st International Gathering of Sabeel. There she is gathering with others who are committed to pursuing peace with justice in Occupied Palestine receiving encouragement, as well as exchanging strategies and campaigns. Allison serves as minister of Christian formation at congregational partner Lake Shore Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland, Calif.
We celebrate alongside...
Clinton Bennet
, Kingston, N.Y., has recently authored another book published by Wipft and Stock:
In Search of Understanding: Reflections on Christian Engagement with Muslims after Four Decades of Encounter
. The Alliance is the beneficiary of Clinton’s 40 years of engagement in interfaith relationships as he represents the Alliance on the National Council of Churches convening table on interreligious relations and collaboration.
Lynn Litchfield Divers
, Palmyra, Va., who has accepted a new position as director of development for Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation. We celebrate this new beginning in her ministry. Over eight years ago Lynn asked the Alliance family to prayer for her daughter, Alyssa, who was diagnosed with cancer. That request became the inspiration for beginning our monthly prayers with the people. Blessings to you, Lynn, and all those families who struggle with childhood cancer.
Charlie Fuller,
Little Rock, Ark., has been called to serve as intentional interim minister at congregational partner Lake Shore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas. Previously Charlie served as executive pastor of congregational partner First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.
Bill Sankpill
, Holts Summit, Mo., who is recovering nicely from surgery for kidney disease and continuing treatment for Parkinson’s disease. He is the father of Robin Sandbothe, pastor of congregational partner Englewood Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.
Natalie Webb and Brandon Morgan
, Worcester, Mass., welcomed baby Gabriel Lee Webb-Morgan, November 18. Natalie serves as the associate pastor of spiritual formation and outreach of congregational partner First Baptist Church, Worcester.
Northminster Church
, Monroe, La., as they celebrated 30 years of mission and ministry Nov. 24. The congregational partner claims the Alliance of Baptists as their denominational home.
