Union University, Jackson, TN

Last night while many of us were at the Methodist Pancake Supper, our friends in Jackson, TN were enduring a tornado. It struck Union University, one of our Southern Baptist colleges with esp ferocity, destroying the residence halls and one classroom building. While many were hurt, none were killed. "It's a miracles of the Lord" says Dr. David Dockery, president of Union. I've got some friends who teach and work at Union. Would you join me in praying for them today?

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