TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley Jade_Ashley94 ____________________________________ #TSRPositiveImages: As the government shutdown continues, those who receive SNAP benefits are at risk of losing their benefits starting on November 1st. ____________________________________ During his recent service, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Pastor #JamalBryant encouraged his congregation to give back in a different way. ____________________________________ According to 11alive, this past Sunday was supposed to be a day for the church to raise $1 million. However, Pastor Bryant is halting the initiative until the government shutdown has ended. ____________________________________ He said to the news outlet, “The congregation is supposed to be sensitive to the needs of the community, knowing that people are literally just trying to keep their heads above water. We’re opening up our arms and opening up our hearts at the same time.” ____________________________________ The church already distributes ...