2004 Archives
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100-year-old preacher finally slated to receive seminary master’s degree_120604
Posted: 12/03/04
100-year-old preacher finally slated
to receive seminary master's degreeFORT WORTH–Eugene Florence, 100, will receive a master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth during the seminary's commencement ceremony at Travis Avenue Baptist Church Dec. 10.
Eugene Florence Florence–who was featured in the Baptist Standard earlier this year–was 39 years old when he enrolled at the seminary in 1943 when only night classes were offered to black students. He took classes two nights a week for eight years before receiving a diploma in theology.
Southwestern Seminary began offering courses to black students at “Negro extension centers” in Beaumont, Austin, Waco and Mexia in 1940. But not until 1950 did seminary trustees pass a policy that allowed black students to be admitted to graduate level theological education.
12/03/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Temple church opens Great Commission Gallery as ministry_120604
Posted: 12/03/04
Twenty-plus missions photos by Don Rutledge from around the world are featured in the first exhibit at the Great Commission Gallery at First Baptist Church in Temple. (Bill Bangham Photo) Temple church opens Great Commission Gallery as ministry
By Bill Bangham
SBC International Mission Board
TEMPLE (BP)–Warm walls, wood floor and generous lighting set the stage for simply framed photographs spaced precisely about the room. People, plates of finger food in hand, circle the exhibit while a string ensemble and keyboard play beneath the murmur of quiet conversation.
12/03/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Billy Graham still preaching, filling stadiums at 86_120604
Posted: 12/03/04
A screen projects an image of Billy Graham, 86, at the four-day Greater Los Angeles Billy Graham Crusade at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Billy Graham still preaching, filling stadiums at 86
By Marshall Allen
Religion News Service
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS)–At 86, Billy Graham moves a little more slowly. But his four-day California crusade revealed the evangelist still can fill stadiums with his classic presentation of the gospel.
12/03/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Gypsy children receive more than education at Ruth School_120604
Posted: 12/03/04
Students at the Ruth School receive textbooks, school supplies, a daily meal and hygiene care free of charge. Gypsy children receive more than education at Ruth School
By Carla Wynn & Peter Junker
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
BUCHAREST, Romania –On any given freezing winter day in southern Bucharest, Romania, children gleefully bound around the Ruth School's playground. These Roma (Gypsy) children might come from difficult circumstances, but while they are at the Ruth School, they are happy.
12/03/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Baptist Forum_120604
Posted: 12/03/04
TEXAS BAPTIST FORUM
BGCT frustration
I walked away from the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in San Antonio very frustrated this year. We all know much has happened in our great state over the past few years, but the weight of these issues seemed to press heavily on me and many I spoke with during the convention. It seems as if the BGCT has become its own worst enemy.
E-mail the editor at –Marv Knox
E-mail the editor at marvknox@baptiststandard.comI was frustrated because in a time when it would seem there is a great need to draw our Texas Baptist churches together in unity, the BGCT has chosen to further fan the flames of separation.
I was frustrated that the desire to further study the constitution changes was not heard by the leadership, who simply offered up the promise of future actions to get what they wanted passed that day. The voice of the churches will grow even weaker while the voice of the BGCT “powers that be” will be even louder.
12/03/2004 - By John Rutledge
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