The Charleston Baptist Association has declared the first Sunday of June as "Say Something Nice Sunday."  This is part of an effort to "turn down the abrasive rhetoric in all religious groups."  The goal on that day is that no one will utter an unkind word about another person or religious body, but instead will say something uplifting. 

Mitch Carnell, a deacon at First Baptist Church, Charleston, came up with the idea.  Carnell says, "We want not only Baptist churches to join us, but we invite all churches and denominations to join us.  This is a grassroots effort from the pew that sends a clear message to those in high places within church life to restore civility to our communication."  Even though Fort Johnson Baptist Church is an exceptionally warm and loving congregation, I still relish the opportunity to observe this day.  We will make June 2 & 3 our "Say Something Nice Weekend."  When you come, prepare to compliment everyone you meet!