Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/steeple-to-steeple-annual-tour/814958802334264/

A tour of eight historic churches and one synagogue in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Explore the architecture , stained glass, and memorabilia of these historic structures. You'll hear stories of the Yellow Fever epidemic, the Underground Railroad, the Irish immigrants who built a masterpiece, the Jewish community who began settling in Portsmouth as early as 1916, and so much more. The tour includes stops at Chevre T'helim, St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. John's Episcopal, Monumental Methodist, First Presbyterian, Emanuel A.M.E. and Court St. Baptist.

Tickets and benefactor information available after March 9th but please save the date.

SHARING HOPE IN TIMES OF CRISIS

One of the crises of the U.S.A. in the 21 st century was what happened on 9/11. It prompted the late Dr. Billy Graham to instruct his staff to develop a rapid response to emotional and spiritual crises during the everyday tragedies of life. The Rapid Response Team Ministry was launched. Today it is in U.S.A., Canada, UK, and Australia. It is based on Psalm
147:3.

Volunteer chaplains are trained at on-site locations. Saturday, May 23 a Rapid Response Seminar will be held at Pinecrest Baptist Church. The cost is $45 and includes materials and lunch on premises. However, if enrollment exceeds capacity (384), participants will be permitted to grab lunch at nearby restaurants.

Rev. Reggie Hester is the lead contact for BGEA 
Rapid Response Seminar. Rev. Tom Potter is the coordinator for the PBA. 
BGEA can be reached at 1-877-247-2426. Charlotte NC local 1-704-401-2432.