Margaret Colson

About Margaret Colson

Margaret Dempsey-Colson is a freelancer writer and member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. She also serves as executive director for Baptist Communicators Association.

Posts by Margaret Dempsey Colson:

NYC guys

September 9, 2021

Memories of 9/11 still fresh for 3 Georgia men who just happened to be in New York

Margaret Colson Feature Georgia Baptists, Ken Harriss, New York, NYC, terrorist attacks, Todd Trainer, Ty Wheeler

Friends who planned a getaway to New York to watch a Yankees’ game found themselves in the midst of a tragic saga. By Margaret Colson Although it has been 20 years, memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America continue to strengthen the faith and influence the lives of three Georgia men. Ty […]

Johnson Ferry food drive

March 30, 2020

Johnson Ferry partners with local churches during crisis

Margaret Colson Feature, Georgia, The Church Today coronavirus, COVID-19

“…we want to serve in whatever way we can to make a lasting difference.”

The Ground Zero cross stands as part of the National September 11 Museum.

September 11, 2019

Their plane backed from the gate, then stopped; 9/11 evokes memories for First Woodstock members

Margaret Colson Current Stories, Georgia books, New York City, September 11

“God showed up and showed Himself to be strong and faithful…”

backpacks sldr

August 1, 2019

Back-to-school discounts provide prime shopping for annual backpack collection

Margaret Colson The Church Today Appalachia, Christmas Backpacks, ministry

To date, Georgia has distributed 198,486 backpacks.

Acteens anniversary slider

July 17, 2019

50 years and counting: Acteens influences girls to live on mission

Margaret Colson Student Life Acteens, anniversary, Georgia Baptist Women, girls, missions, wmu

Even at 50 years old, Acteens is still going strong.