Community celebrates milestone with 1041 baptisms in Greene County

The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened on August 8, welcoming community leader Walter Chen from B Hope Church to lead an opening prayer. Chen emphasized the importance of guidance and strength for the commissioners as they make decisions impacting the community.

In a notable highlight, Chen reported that the church had successfully baptized 1,041 community members, achieving this goal three years ahead of schedule. He also shared details about \"Be Hope Week,\" during which church members engaged in various community service activities, including preparing 1,000 care packages for teachers and assisting local parks and childcare centers.

Commissioner Coogler expressed gratitude for the church's contributions, acknowledging the positive impact of such organizations in making Greene County a better place to live. The meeting proceeded with the approval of previous minutes, reflecting a collaborative spirit among the commissioners and community leaders.