Stating that the upcoming Family Gathering July 16-18 in McAllen, Texas, is an opportunity to practice Pentecost by joining in worship together and celebrating the diversity of Texas Baptists, Guarneri called on Texas Baptists to spend seven weeks in prayer from Easter to Pentecost, praying for God’s mission in Texas.
Two convention officers were re-elected to serve for a second term and a new second vice president was elected during the Monday morning business session at the 136th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Monday in Galveston.
“The hazard of the call of God may be great on our lives, but God is indeed greater.”
Followers of Christ are called to pursue others and share the hope of salvation with the nations.
During the 129th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, several important business items were discussed, voted on and approved.