A Piece of Peace

A Piece of Peace

“Peaceful” is not a word Amanda would’ve used to describe her life prior to 2020. Even though she grew up going to church, she had a very difficult childhood that left her with no interest in following Jesus. Without a spiritual anchor, she began to drift. Soon, she...
Be Bold!

Be Bold!

Splash! Yelps of glee erupted from the 4th+5th grade students hurtling down the water slide. On the opposite side of the lake, another student bounced into the water after sliding off an obstacle course. Chattering ensued from the woods, where students took turns...
So Much More

So Much More

Memphis is landlocked in the Mid-South, hours from sun-kissed sand and sparkling waves. A Bellevue guest might hear about Beach Week–Bellevue’s high school summer camp–and assume that the students attend a tropical-themed day camp featuring leis from Amazon,...
Long-Term Faith

Long-Term Faith

Katie Moser, Director of Recreation I constantly ask myself what it takes to finish well with “long obedience.” Who doesn’t want to hear “well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21)? These days, however, it seems like finishing well is harder and...
Into Egypt

Into Egypt

Monday morning, children from all over Memphis poured into the East and West Lobbies of Bellevue Baptist Church. Old friends greeted each other, staff and volunteers ushered guests to their seats, and bright smiles set the tone for an air of excitement. Brightly...