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Posted: 10/10/03

Episcopalians meeting in Dallas say
church 'under condemnation' by God

By Kevin Eckstrom

Religion News Service

DALLAS (RNS)–Claiming they are the "rightful heirs" of the Episcopal Church, more than 2,700 conservatives sketched out the foundations for an "emerging church" that will result from what seems an inevitable split with their denomination over homosexuality.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

Cybercolumn for 10/13: Is this all there is? By Van Cleve_10603

Posted 10/10/03

CYBERCOLUMN:
Is this all there is?

By Donna Van Cleve

I couldn’t wait for my senior year in high school. The seniors were the top dogs who had all the status and power on campus, seemingly coasting their way through that last year.

Homecoming queens, editors, sweethearts, favorites, valedictorians, salutatorians, the most fill-in-the-blanks, the most likely-to-whatevers, scholarships, honors. All these were bestowed on seniors for their accomplishments in their educational, extra-curricular and social endeavors.

Donna Van Cleve

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

Conservatives may not be pleased with Gov. Schwarzenegger

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON (ABP)–Although religious conservatives were among the most ardent boosters of the effort to recall California Gov. Gray Davis, they may end up with more than they bargained for.

10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted 10/3/03 Article List for 10/6/03 issue GO TO SECTIONS: • Texas      • Baptists      • Religion      • Departments      • Opinion      • Bible Study      OUR FRONT PAGE • Face of campus…

10/09/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 9/25/03

Joseph Fiennes, who plays Martin Luther in the new movie about the Reformation leader, posts his 95 Theses on the Wittenburg church door (left) and watches preparation for a scene during filming. The movie was backed by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Striking a balance in 'Luther' movie wasn't easy

By Ted Parks

Associated Baptist Press

LOS ANGELES (ABP)–It starts with a young German law student belly-down on the ground begging God to save him from a lightning storm. It ends with the spiritual, cultural and political transformation of Europe.

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

Executive Board elects Ogletree
and OKs NAMB cooperative agreement

By Mark Wingfield

Managing Editor

DALLAS–The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board elected its first African-American chairman Sept. 30 and ratified a revised cooperative agreement with the North American Mission Board.

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03 Road trip Twenty residents of South Texas Children's Home in Beeville, a ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, participated this summer in a World Changers missions…

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03 News of religion, faith, missions, Bible study and Christian ministry among Texas Baptist churches, in the BGCT, the Southern Baptist Convention ( SBC ) and around the world.

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

Church provides oasis in the desert

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

SPUR–Like an oasis in the desert, Primera Iglesia Bautista Elim provides a resting place for the down and out on the South Plains of Texas.

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

51 elected to service on BGCT Executive Board committees

DALLAS–Fifty-one people were elected to new or renewed terms on committees and commissions of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Sept. 30.

The BGCT Executive Board approved the recommendations of its nominating committee, which was chaired this year by Phil Christopher, pastor of First Baptist Church of Abilene.

The committees, the nominees and their churches are:

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Oct. 12

Praying and caring lead to rich relationships

Philippians 4

By John Duncan

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 10/3/03

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Oct. 19

Christ is the great equalizer among individuals

Philemon

By John Duncan

10/03/2003 - By John Rutledge