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news about the denomination
The following news items apply to (or affect) the Free Will Baptist denomination scattered across the nation and around the world.To read more about Free Will Baptists and the various departments that make up the national organization, visit www.nafwb.org.
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WNAC ANNOUNCES RETREAT AT RIDGECREST
ANTIOCH, TN Women Nationally Active for Christ invites women across the nation to experience a new Ridgecrest September 11-13, at the 2008 WNAC National Retreat. The 1,300-acre campus nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains is a natural haven for attendees. Recent changes to the center make this year’s retreat especially appealing.
A new meeting place: Ridgecrest's multipurpose ARC building provides ample space for both sessions and displays. The latest audio and video equipment will enhance worship and ensure that speakers will be heard.
New deluxe accommodations: For those who have ever been lodged in Dogwood—stuck in the back forty—this year's accommodations at the Mountain Laurel Inns will be a welcome change. Conveniently close to meeting rooms, the hotel-style rooms include amenities such as in-room phones, coffee makers, and wireless Internet access.
 
Powerful Speakers: Nationally acclaimed speaker Joanne Wallace (pictured, left) and ELIC teacher Sarah Malone (right) will challenge women from the Word and in Kingdom efforts. All women are welcome to attend the retreat, regardless of church or WAC affiliation.
Register directly with Ridgecrest by calling (800) 588-7222. Find detailed pricing and program information at www.wnac.org or call WNAC at (877) 767-7662.
COLLEGE RECEIVES PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL AWARD
MOORE, OK The Corporation for National and Community Service recently named Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to disadvantaged youth.
President Timothy W. Eaton said, “Hillsdale is proud to receive this award which honors the volunteer spirit of our staff and students in service through a wide range of activities. The Hillsdale Motto is ‘Service to Christ.’ I believe we honor Christ by serving Him through our Churches and community.”
The Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition any school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. Honorees for the award were chosen based on a series of selection factors including scope and innovativeness of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.
Students and staff of Hillsdale continue to meet and extend the challenge to serve Christ. The Hillsdale Saints have been involved in service through benevolence, blood drives, children’s ministry, City Rescue Mission (each Thursday before classes a group serves breakfast), Christian education, drug-free campaign (Red Ribbon Week for Moore), The Hanna Project (Christian Humanitarian tours into Africa and western Asia), music ministry, nursing home services, preaching the Gospel, Red Cross, Salvation Army, tutoring students, and Youth ministry.
Hillsdale FWB College students also participate in community outreach as tutors at the Moore Public Library. The primary beneficiaries are from the Moore Public School, but the Tuesday program is open to the public at large. Moore Public Library Director Lisa Wells stated, “Hillsdale was instrumental in making the program a reality for junior and senior high school students in need of assistance. The program has been overwhelmingly successful.”
When congratulating the winners, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings said, “Americans rely on our higher education system to prepare students for citizenship and the workforce. We look to institutions like these to provide leadership in partnering with local schools to shape the civic, democratic and economic future of our country.”
TENNESSEE GOLFERS WIN REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
Ft. Gaines, GA Fifty-eight golfers spent 3 days playing golf in what many would consider perfect weather for golf. With temperatures in the mid 70s and a light breeze, it was once again ideal conditions to tee up the little white ball.
New faces made a big impact on this year s Master's Men Deep South Golf Tournament.
Matt and Andy Walkley from Millington, TN led the field from start to finish. With back to back 65 s for a fourteen under par, they took a 1 stroke lead into the final round. Then they distanced themselves by ending with a 10-under-par 62.
"Master's Men appreciates all the guys who played and all our hole sponsors for making this year another successful event," said Director Ken Akers. "Make plans now to join us March 25-27, 2009 for next year s tournament."
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