Union University

Our prayers go out to the students of Union University, another Baptist school located in Jackson, Tennessee. Union University was hit by a tornado on February 5th, and approximately 80% of their dorms were rendered destroyed or unihabitable. In addition several classroom buildings and the administration building were damaged.

We praise God that no deaths were reported among the students and none of the injuries were life-threatening. We prayer for the swift recovery of those who were hurt, and that Union recovers from the damage quickly.

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