Living Word, Johnson City, Tenn., is daughtering a congregation in Morristown, Tenn. The Morristown group has chosen the name Living Promise Lutheran Church and began Sunday worship Sept. 14 in a rented space.

With the help of six teachers from Wisconsin, Amazing Grace, Myrtle Beach, S.C., held its annual vacation Bible school July 21–24. More than 70 children attended each day, and more than 125 adults and children gathered for the closing service. A number of families have since expressed interest in the church.

Christ the King, Palm Coast, Fla., held its very first vacation Bible school in July. More than 75 children registered. The congregation has also purchased 8.5 acres of land and recently opened a preschool.