2007 Archives
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After years of decline, West Africa missions picks up momentum
Posted: 6/29/07
The Lees are moving to West Africa this summer to help start churches among an unreached people group. They were one of three couples appointed by the IMB to the region in March. Jason and Dorothea have three children—Janet, Jacqueline and Jacob. (IMB/BP photos) After years of decline, West Africa
missions picks up momentumBy Shawn Hendricks
International Mission Board
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)—The image was as clear as a photograph.
Several years ago, Dorothea Lee was sitting on a tour bus with her college choir group when she had a vision of an African boy. She blinked and turned her head, but she couldn’t shake the image. She prayed, “Lord, what does this mean?”
06/29/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Vernon church combines work and worship, putting faith in action
Posted: 6/29/07
Vernon Baptists led backyard Bible clubs on “Faith in Action” Sunday, ministering to more than 150 children in their community. First Baptist Church in Vernon leaders say they have about 80 prospect families who weren’t attending church. Vernon church combines work
and worship, putting faith in actionBy Barbara Bedrick
Texas Baptist Communications
VERNON—As a former church organist, Gwendolyn Wolf has played her favorite hymn—“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”—hundreds of times, but it resonates in her heart more deeply now. She says she’s been touched by the willingness of First Baptist Church in Vernon to put its faith into action.
A month ago, Wolf sat on her old front porch, worrying the rotten wood planks would collapse under the weight of her wheelchair. Those days are gone, and she’s admiring the fresh coat of paint on the porch floor.
06/29/2007 - By John Rutledge
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For 60 years: ‘Get in touch with God. Turn your radio on’
Posted: 6/29/07
The radio Bible class from First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs recently marked 60 years on the air. The photo shows class members in 1949. For 60 years: ‘Get in touch
with God. Turn your radio on’
By George Henson
Staff Writer
SULPHUR SPRINGS—The radio Bible class from First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs recently marked 60 years on the air, teaching a weekly Sunday school lesson to listeners throughout Northeast Texas.
The church first broadcasted its worship service on KSST radio in 1947. A group of laymen in the congregation were so excited about the venture that one week later, the “Busy Men’s Class” decided to go on the air, as well.
06/29/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Grown-up MK renews French connection
Posted: 6/29/07
Stephen Marshall grew up as a child of missionaries to France, and he married a French woman. He's returning to become a church planter in the land of his youth. (Photos courtesy of Stephen Marshall) Grown-up MK renews French connection
By Rebekah Hardage
Communications Intern
CARROLLTON—Stephen Marshall’s life has been filled with one French connection after another.
Marshall grew up as a child of missionaries to France, and he married a French woman.
06/29/2007 - By John Rutledge
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