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Storylist for 5/3/04 issue

Our Front Page Articles
• Nocona teens know where to go for 'soul food'

• Nearly two-thirds of wired American adults surf Net for spiritual reasons


• Nocona teens know where to go for 'soul food'

• Nehemiah Project Making an impact

• Preparation for ministry requires church/school partnership

• Texas religious leaders unite to stand against legalized video slot machines

• CLC staff denied access to governor's office

• Baptist University of the Americas celebrates founder's day

• Relief agency seeks to improve life for Nigeria

• Multicultural Retreat

• Upward Homes makes dreams come true, teaches stewardship

• Christian leaders should maximize abilities, pastor suggests

• Annuity Board staff member joins BGCT as director of information technology office

• Latin American Baptist union elects Texas church starter as president

• Texas, Mexico partnership produces base camp for ministry

• Hispanic Preaching Conference

• Convencion, CBF church-starting partnership ready for work

• Elgin deacons learn to become servant leaders in congregation, community

• ETBU grad, former basketball MVP, killed in action in Iraq

• Ministry to people with disabilities needs lots of hugs, handshakes, smiles

• First BGCT-endorsed Army chaplains complete officers' school with honors

• Church van wrecks on mission trip

• PFLAG community center named for retired Baylor prof

• San Saba churches busy following up after evangelistic rally

• On the Move

• Around the State

• Texas Tidbits

HUNGER OFFERING
• Number of hungry people in world increasing by 4.5 million every year

• Texas hunger offering gifts rising; $750,000 goal set for 2005


• New Orleans Seminary leaves sole member vote to SBC messengers

• Iorg named Golden Gate Theological Seminary president

• Southern Baptist churches show membership growth, but baptisms decline

• Missouri convention appeals suit dismissal

• Ministry focuses on indigenous leaders among Persian-speaking people

• Baptist Briefs


• Growing churches have deep roots, clearly defined purpose

• Christians face persecution, charges of blasphemy in Muslim Pakistan

• Nations choose violence because they see God on their side


• Religious supporters, opponents of abortion rights rally in Washington

• Supreme Court declines appeal to military school prayer case

• Oregon judge halts gay marriages, instructs state registrar to record unions for benefits

• Evangelical Christians–powerful or persecuted?

• Human rights group ranks U.S. third in reported executions

• Interfaith coalition raises concerns about plight of 44 million uninsured Americans

• Nearly two-thirds of wired American adults surf Net for spiritual reasons

• Most Americans want cleaner media

• Two-thirds of Americans upset about moral climate of the nation, but most younger Americans are generally satisfied

• American religious activity increases, makes people happier, polls indicate

• Fine arts majors more spiritual than science or business majors, UCLA survey indicates


• Cartoon

• Around the State

• Classified Ads

• Texas Baptist Forum

• On the Move


• EDITORIAL: So what Apathy poses incalculable danger to church

• DOWN HOME: We won't forget this Mom's Day

• TOGETHER: Lottery slots are a bad bet for Texas

• ANOTHER VIEW: What if Baptists loved each other

• Texas Baptist Forum

• CYBER COLUMN by John Duncan: Simple things

• Mother's Day column by Brett Younger: Mother's dance

• Cybercolumn by Jeanie Miley: Trust the source


• LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for May 9: Paul offers words of wisdom, encouragement

• LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for May 16: Qualifications for church leaders spelled out

• LifeWay Family Bible Series for May 9: Marriage should mirror the love of Christ

• LifeWay Family Bible Series for May 16: Children honor parents by loving their Father


See articles from previous issue 4/19/04 here.