Mornings with Tom and Tabi

1: Jim Downing - The Other Side of Infamy

Jim Downing served in the US Navy for twenty-four years. He survived the sinking of the USS West Virginia during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Jim was more than a military man—he was also a man of deep faith who spent 24 years associated with the ministry known as The Navigators. We spoke with his son-in-law, Mark Riley to learn about his life and his legacy as a veteran and a believer.

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2: Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives - Dave Worland

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee  proclaimed November as Adoption Month. For information on how churches can be involved go to TNFostersHope.org.

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is launching a Mayors Faith Council in association with Kingdom Partners. To learn more contact Oliver Richmond at Kingdom Partners orichmond@kingpartners.org.

A new report was published on how to Disrupt Human Trafficking in Tennessee. Learn more at tnfbci.org/tn-against-human-trafficking.

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3: Chattanooga Community Kitchen

Vanessa Blevins is the Chief Financial Officer for Chattanooga Community Kitchen. The Thanksgiving Food Drive is coming up on November 18th, and as we head toward that date, Vanessa reminds us that the Community Kitchen is so much more than a place to receive a meal. It is both a safety net and a launching pad. A hot meal is only the beginning. Learn more at homelesschattanooga.org.

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