Bible readings reach out_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Bible readings reach out

By George Henson

Staff Writer

VICTORIA–Northside Baptist Church has found a high-tech means of encouraging the timeless discipline of Bible reading.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bikers feel the Spirit at unique Church in the Wind _72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Bikers feel the Spirit
at unique Church in the Wind

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

WHITE OAK–An East Texas congregation loves motorcycles and Jesus. Both loves drive members to spread their faith.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Black caucus dunks ‘faith-based’ plan_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Black caucus dunks 'faith-based' plan

By Hannah Lodwick & Robert Marus

Associated Baptist Press

WASHINGTON (ABP)–As President Bush touted his “faith-based initiatives” to a group of mostly African-American urban leaders, a group of Congressional Democrats and leaders in the Congressional Black Caucus denounced part of his plan as discriminatory.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Pastor shows school spirit as ‘Bleacher Preacher’_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Pastor shows school spirit as 'Bleacher Preacher'

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

VAN VLECK–A “bleacher preacher” is leading high school teams to victory and youth to Christ through his unusual outreach.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Baptist Briefs_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Baptist Briefs

BWAid appeals for Liberia aid. Baptist World Aid has renewed its appeal for urgent humanitarian aid to be sent to Liberia. The deteriorating political situation unfolding in Liberia over the last three months has made life even more precarious for many Liberians. Liberian Baptists in exile want to work to ensure that much-needed food is provided to help alleviate the acute food shortage in the country. Liberian Baptists have asked that funds be collected to purchase rice at $25 per 100-pound bag. A goal has been set to raise $30,000 and provide 120,000 pounds of rice. Designated contributions for "Liberia Relief" may be sent through the Baptist General Convention of Texas or sent directly to Baptist World Aid at 6733 Curran Street, McLean, Va., 22101.

NAC this week. Girls from six continents will join thousands of teenage girls from across the nation for the National Acteens Convention in Nashville, Tenn., July 29-Aug 1. The theme is "SyncroNations." The meeting will feature general sessions, an interactive global village and community service projects at 70 schools.

ABC creates place for gays. The American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. has voted to create a regional association designed for gay-friendly churches. The denomination's General Board established Evergreen Baptist Association, which was formed by churches that felt ostracized by the more conservative–and much larger–American Baptist Churches of the Northwest. Many of the congregations opposed the larger group's stance on sexuality issues.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bible Study for Texas for 8_10_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Lesson for Aug. 10

Micah 1:1-7; 2:1-9

Where coveting leads

By Stephen Hatfield

She is 81 years old. She lives alone, having lost her husband some years ago. She has adjusted well to life in the golden years. She has many friends and a wonderful church, and her family, though several hundred miles away, keeps in close touch.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bible Study for Texas for 8_17_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Lesson for Aug. 17

Micah 3

When leaders sell out

By Stephen Hatfield

Parents, teachers, coaches, managers and ministers all seek to motivate people to action. Bookstore shelves are filled with titles that define and describe techniques to get the most out of people. A leader desires to do the right things and say the right things in order to reach a goal.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bible Study for Texas for 8_24_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Lesson for Aug. 24

Micah 4:1-8; 5:2-5

Peace can come from the pieces

By Stephen Hatfield

In the midst of turmoil and destruction, peace is always a possibility. Micah chapters 4-5 describe the potential for peace and restoration of the nations of Israel and Judah.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bible Study for Texas for 8_3_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Lesson for Aug. 3

Hosea 14

Return to the Lord in repentance

By Sam Dennis

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bible Study for Texas for 8_31_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Lesson for Aug. 31

Micah 6:1-8

God's case against his people

By Stephen Hatfield

These concluding chapters of Micah (6-7) focus once again on the courtroom. In chapters 1-3, Micah, the lead prosecutor, outlined his accusations against the nations of Israel and Judah, with special emphasis given to the lack of leadership among political officials and religious leaders.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Buckner honors Mrs. Criswell’s class_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

Buckner honors Mrs. Criswell's class

By Heather Price

Buckner News Service

DALLAS–Representatives from Buckner Baptist Benevolences presented the first Circle of Care Award to Mrs. W.A. Criswell and members of her Bible class at First Baptist Church of Dallas June 26.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

BWA budget goes beyond bare bones to ‘bleeding,’ Lotz says_72803

Posted: 7/25/03

BWA budget goes beyond
bare bones to 'bleeding,' Lotz says

By Trennis Henderson

Kentucky Western Recorder

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (ABP)–Responding to mounting financial pressure, members of the Baptist World Alliance General Council adopted a zero-growth budget for 2004.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge