2004 Archives
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‘Star of wonder’ still leaves astronomers wondering about its origin_122004
Posted: 12/17/04
Some astronomers suggest the Magi observed a series of astrological portents, each of which has been individually suggested as the Star of Bethlehem. 'Star of wonder' still leaves
astronomers wondering about its originBy Margie Wylie
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)–In Matthew's Gospel, it's the apparition that heralds the birth of Jesus. Today, it features in Christmas trappings from tree toppers to carols to cards. No children's Nativity play is complete without its tinfoil likeness above the storied stable.
12/17/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits_122004
Posted: 12/17/04
East Texas Baptist University sophomore Ashley Landreth of Paradise performs during “Christmas in Marshall: A Concert of the Season,” held at the Marshall Civic Center. ETBU joined the full choral and instrumental forces of the music department in presenting the concert, co-sponsored by the Marshall Regional Arts Council and attended by about 1,200 area residents and tourists visiting the city’s “Wonderland of Lights.” Texas Tidbits
Dallas pastor on national broadcast. George Mason, pastor at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, will be the featured preacher for three episodes of a national television and radio program. Mason will preach on the "Day 1" program Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and March 27. A television version of "Day 1" is broadcast Sunday mornings on the Hallmark Channel's "America at Worship" series. Formerly known as "The Protestant Hour," the program is produced by the Episcopal Media Center and features preachers from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ. Mason's church is affiliated with CBF. His first sermon on the program is about identifying and preparing young people for vocations in the church.
BUA offers language immersion classes. The Center for Cultural and Language Studies at Baptist University of the Americas will host a weeklong Spanish language and culture immersion course Feb. 8-12. The course features a mixture of classroom instruction and conversational interaction with BUA students from Latin America. Other experiences include attending a Spanish prayer service at an area Baptist church and field trips to cultural attractions. Cost for the class is $200, which includes expenses except housing. Texas Baptists are eligible for a $100 scholarship provided through the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions. For a class application or more information, contact Mary Ranjel at BUA by calling (210) 924-4338 ext. 202 or (800) 721-1396 or e-mailing mranjel@bua.edu.
BGCT names Internet developer. Jason Hilliard of Duncanville has been hired as Internet developer for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hilliard, 25, had been manager of the academic computing lab at Dallas Baptist University since December 2001. As BGCT Internet developer, Hilliard will develop web templates, pages and applications. He is a member of Faith Baptist Church in Duncanville.
12/17/2004 - By John Rutledge
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