- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 30, 2020

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By William H. Perkins Jr.Editor Citing the teachings of Jesus Himself, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board’s Executive Committee has unanimously agreed that the current Mississippi…

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June 30, 2020

MBCB: State flag must go

Shawn Parker (at podium), executive director-treasurer of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, is joined by Mississippi Baptist leaders in announcing the board’s position on removing the Mississippi flag at a June 23 press conference in the Skyroom of the Baptist Building in Jackson. (Photo by William H. Perkins)

FLAG STATEMENT — Shawn Parker (at podium), executive director-treasurer of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, is joined by Mississippi Baptist leaders in announcing the board’s position on removing the Mississippi flag at a June 23 press conference in the Skyroom of the Baptist Building in Jackson. (Photo by William H. Perkins)

Wisconsin Baptists extend
prayers to those affected
by Madison school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (BP) — A shooting at a Christian school that left three dead, including the shooter, has prompted calls for prayer by local churches. “My heart is breaking right now,” Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church began in an email this afternoon to his congregation. “… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” Ray’s wife, Carla, teaches at a nearby public school and has at least two coworkers whose children attend Abundant Life Christian School. “I am also sure many of you know families who have been directly affected,” he wrote. In addition to the three deceased, six more were injured. It is believed the shooter was a student at the school.

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