July 2009
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lyria, Ohio—On Thursday, June 25, at the 2009 GARBC Conference, BBC director Michael Nolan had the privilege of presenting Pastor Webster Frowner and his wife, Beverly, with a “big” check for their church, First Regular Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo. Feeling blessed and excited, the Frowners could not wait to return home to present the check to the congregation. The money will be used to replace an old HVAC system that could not be repaired. Pastor Frowner said the funds came
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just in time. They had to use fans during services, which were loud and made it hard for the congregation to hear the preaching.
rownsville, PA—Edith M. Jenney has been a BBC member for more than 40 years. She recently wrote to us, describing herself as an “ardent member of Baptist Builders Club.” Not being familiar with the word “ardent,” I took a minute to find the meaning in a dictionary. Here is what Webster’s has to say: “ardent—characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager, zealous support or activity.” What a great definition! Not just a supporter, but an “eager, zealous” supporter with feelings of warmth about what is going on!
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In 1967, Edith learned firsthand what it’s like to benefit from BBC’s aid: her church, Baptist Bible Church of Brownsville, PA, received a grant when they purchased their new building. They used the funds to refurbish the front of their church building. BBC appreciates and thanks faithful members like Edith M. Jenney.
have been a member for all these years [forty], and as long as I live I pray to continue in your [BBC’s] efforts to help churches. I pray for others to take on this action to help financially and prayerfully.”