Southern Baptists respond to Hurricane Ida; Litton makes first committee appointments

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Episode #339

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and Send Relief were busy this week responding to damage caused by Hurricane Ida. Also, SBC President Ed Litton has made his first appointments.

News Recap

• At least 80 Louisiana churches damaged; Hurricane Ida relief ramps up – https://bit.ly/3kLNQdw
• NOBTS avoids significant damage, awaits return of electricity – https://bit.ly/3kPmP9c
• Small communities bear brunt of Hurricane Ida; Southern Baptists ready to help – https://bit.ly/3kPO5Eu
• More than 20 deaths after Ida remnants slam Northeast – https://bit.ly/3DIIubC
• Ida’s destruction latest on infamous date for Louisiana hurricanes – https://bit.ly/2WVBPdv
• Litton announces chair, vice chair for Committee on Committees – https://bit.ly/2WVBM1j

Elizabeth Graham Interview

• Texas heartbeat ban takes effect, breaks barrier https://bit.ly/3zF5Jkq
• FIRST-PERSON: What if abortion finally became illegal? https://bit.ly/2WTkj9i
• Court’s order on Texas heartbeat ban encourages pro-lifers https://bit.ly/3yI5oMK

This Week in SBC History

• Unspeakable Wedding Performed By Pastor
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1337,03-Sep-1959.pdf

If you’re considering your next steps in theological education, then head to Fort Worth, TX, for Southwestern Seminary’s Fall Preview Day on October 22. You’ll have a chance to tour the campus, meet your professors, talk with fellow students, meet President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Visit swbts.edu/preview to learn more and register for Fall Preview Day at Southwestern Seminary.

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11
• Jonathan: Chris Renzema – Get out of the way of your own heart