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Reported crimes against the church in North America this week 1/30/2022

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DAVID INGRAM

The number of reported crimes against churches and congregations remains low for a second week in a row.  No confirmed hate crimes have been reported to Texas Gospel Canada since the first of the year.

CTV reports RCMP investigators in Olds, Alberta are looking for the person caught on security footage damaging windows at the First Baptist church.  MountainViewToday reports the damage was reported January 23.

Authorities in Lawrence County, Alabama began the week looking for whomever caused thousands of dollars in damage to the New Antioch Church of Christ building, according to The Birmingham News. The paper published photos of the damage. WAAY television reports the motive does not appear to be theft as no valuable items were taken. Shortly after those stories ran police arrested two juveniles. APnews reports the teens were identified from surveillance video. WHNT television reports the damage is estimated at $30,000.

A Virginia church grotto was vandalized and statues “irreparably damaged” Tuesday night according to a report from WTOP news. A post by the pastor on the church web site says, “I am so saddened by this act of disrespect and destruction of property…. Let us be people of peace who value and respect one another.”

Happenings in Southern Gospel this week, 1/30/2022:

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DAVID INGRAM

Please tell us if you know of a Southern Gospel concert anywhere in Canada, we’ll spread the word. Here are some other happenings this week.

The Talleys this week released the group’s version of Give Me Jesus.

Jason and Monica Matthews of The Wilbanks lost their home to a fire.  A Gofundme account has been set up to help them rebuild.

Congratulations to Legacy Five’s, Bryan Walker and his wife Bethany on the arrival of their son Boston Robert Walker.  This makes four children for the Walkers.  Boston arrived Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches long.  Mom and baby are said to be doing well! 

Kelly Nelon Clark is celebrating 45 years of singing Southern Gospel Music professionally

The Williamsons this week revealed the album cover for their new project Above Everything. The official release date is February 2.

Sunday Drive released a new single this week: Grace and Goodness.  Listen for it throughout the week on Texas Gospel Canada!

The Phillips Family had to cancel an appearance at the Community Baptist Church in Siler City, South Carolina due to an illness.

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Fire takes home of the Wilbanks’ Jason and Monica Matthews

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JEFF TURNER

The home of Jason and Monica Matthews of The Wilbanks is a total loss following a fire on Jan. 28.  While the home is gone, no injuries were reported.

A post to the group’s Facebook page says Jason and Monica escaped with just the clothes on their back.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help them rebuild. After just six hours the fund had raised $17,725 of a $20,000 goal.

Happenings in Southern Gospel this week, 1/23/2022:

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Happy birthday this week to Bradley Littlejohn of Paid in Full!

This week the Perrys announced Jamie Streetman has joined the group just before their recording of a project they hope to release mid-year.

Due to, “unforeseen circumstances,” 11th Hour has canceled a concert set for February 2nd and 3rd.  The cancelation has opened up the dates on the group’s available concert schedule.

Texas Gospel Canada is saddened to report the passing of Angel Borden, wife of former Gold City bass guitarist Adam Borden.

The Erwins had unforeseen issues come up leading to cancellation of set concerts January 21 & 23.

The Isaacs canceled concerts planed for Jan 21 & 22 due to weather conditions.

Happy 27th Anniversary to Scott and Rachel of  The Kramers!

McKamey Legacy this week announced the group has signed a contract with Horizon Records and will release a new song on February 4!

Tonja Rose had to move a concert originally scheduled for Jan 23 to the following weekend due to weather conditions.

Sunday Drive’s next release is set for January 28. The single is titled Grace & Goodness.

Reported crimes against the church in North America this week 1/23/2022

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This is a list of this week’s reported crimes against Christian congregations and church property in North America. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  These are only those that have come to our attention through media reports.

Reported crimes against congregations in North America were low this week. It is our hope that this is not because most are unknown, but that attacks on the Christian church were few.

A cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida held a dedication service after renovations were completed following a 2019 arson. WCTV reports Seth Johnson, 32, pleaded no contest to an arson charge that severely damaged the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee.

The search for vandals who caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to a church in North Alabama continues.  WHNT TV released video of some of the damage along with information about the effort to identify the criminals. Fox54 reports the vandals will face charges of burglary and criminal mischief.