2008 Archives
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Houston students minister to needy in Bay area
Posted: 3/28/08
The University of Houston mission team in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. • See Complete Spring Break Ministry Coverage Here Houston students minister to needy in Bay area
By Tamara Brooks
University of Houston
SAN FRANCISCO—Students from the University of Houston Baptist Student Ministries used their Spring Break to assist Bay-area ministries that serve people in need.
The students helped Page Street Mission Center in San Francisco and the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, which provide care for homeless people and others through clothes closets, food pantries, “breakfast in the park” and after-school tutoring.
Lauren Mock from the University of Houston assembles food bags for the pantry at the Page Street Mission Center. 03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
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UMHB students fan out to serve over spring break
Posted: 3/28/08
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor students assisted in building this house in Plaquemine's Parish in Port Sulphur, La., over spring break. Students pictured (left to right) are Hayley Friedmann, Karilyn Hill, Mandi Sanders, Jessica Gallagher, Amber Schladoer, Sierra Huddleston, Megan Johnson, Sara Lewis, Vanessa Smith, Kristen Williamson and Peter Truong. (Photos by Gilda Traywick) • See Complete Spring Break Ministry Coverage Here UMHB students fan out
to serve over spring breakBy Laura Frase
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
When University of Mary Hardin-Baylor sophomore Carly Meraviglia looks at her spring break photographs, she doesn’t see beach parties, ski bunnies or even lazy days at the pool. She sees the people of Juarez, Mexico, listening and learning the gospel of God.
UMHB students spanned the globe this spring break on a mission to help others and spread God’s word. From building houses to reenacting dramas from the gospel, students sacrificed rest and relaxation for one week.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor students Hayley Friedmann and Jessica Gallagher work over spring break adding finishing touches to a house for a family in Plaquemine's Parish in southern Louisiana. 03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
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UT Southwestern medical team brings healing to Juarez
Posted: 3/28/08
UT Southwestern medical team brings healing to Juarez
Every year since the late 1970s, the BSM of UT Southwestern Medical School has traveled to Mexico during spring break to share the gospel and provide medical care. This year, 39 students, seven physicians and a few non-medical personnel went to Juarez, Mexico.
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
Wayland students on mission in Plainview over spring break
Posted: 3/28/08
Wayland senior Molly Flowers of Amarillo teaches three young girls basic cheerleading techniques during a session from the spring break sports camp held in Plainview by Wayland students. The three-day camp included a variety of sports, from basketball to kickball and nuke ‘em, a version of volleyball. (Photos by Teresa Young/Wayland) • See Complete Spring Break Ministry Coverage Here Wayland students on mission
in Plainview over spring breakBy Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
PLAINVIEW— After five days, 18 students and staff from Wayland Baptist University were covered in red-orange paint, sore and tired from painting and hosting a sports camp in a Plainview apartment complex over spring break.
Instead of packing up for home, Wayland students representing three Plainview churches —College Heights Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and Stonebridge Fellowship— joined forces and stayed in town to minister at an apartment complex run by the Plainview Housing Authority.
Wayland sophomore Rosemary Ribera of Canyon and Melissa Knight of Prosper apply red paint to the trim of the apartment units at the Date Street housing complex in Plainview. 03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
Around the State
Posted: 3/28/08
The Baptist Student Ministry of Texas A&M University led a tour of Texas for international students during spring break. Students from China, Iran, Taiwan and South Korea were escorted by several American students as they traveled to parts of Texas they previously had not experienced. While they enjoyed the Stockyards of Fort Worth, The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas and other sights, for many the Palace of Wax Musuem in Grand Prairie and its display of the ministry of Christ from birth through resurrection had great appeal, leaders said. Around the State
• The International Mission Board will hold a missionary appointment service at First Church in Sunnyvale April 9 at 7 p.m. More than 90 missionaries will be commissioned.
• Theologian James Leo Garrett will speak at Howard Payne University April 17 at 7 p.m. He will give an overview of the work of 10 Baptist theologians since World War II.
• The Baptist General Convention of Texas will hold its Single Adult Leadership Conference at First Church in Sunnyvale April 18-19. For registration or information, go to www.bgct.org/singleadult.
• Wilshire Church in Dallas has been chosen by the North Texas Food Bank as one of 10 local congregations to participate in Oprah’s Big Give, a national community service project to be broadcast nationwide on ABC television. Wilshire members, and anyone else who wants to participate are asked to donate 18-ounce plastic containers of peanut butter with $1 bills attached by April 16. The peanut butter will be used for distribution through Food 4 Kids, and the cash will help North Texas Food Bank purchase additional food for the program. The goal is 10,000 jars of peanut butter and $10,000. The event will culminate on the afternoon of April 20, the date of the national broadcast.
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
Baptist Briefs
Posted: 3/28/08
Baptist Briefs
Students to learn firsthand about global development. Three students with Texas ties—Samford University’s Mary Beth Gilbert of Dallas, Trinity University’s Emily Morrow of Aledo and Gordon College’s Meredith Wilkinson of Waco—will participate this summer in a seven-week Cooperative Baptist Fellowship missions immersion experience focused on the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals. They are among 12 college students and recent graduates who will have the opportunity see firsthand how missions personnel are working to reach the goals. Sponsored by the CBF Student.Go program, participants will travel to Romania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Haiti, New York City and Washington, D.C. Students will have the opportunity to witness ministries that relate to all eight of the goals focused on hunger, education, child mortality, gender equality, maternal health, HIV/AIDS and other diseases, environmental sustainability and economic development. Students also will visit the United Nations’ headquarters in New York City, the ONE Campaign headquarters and Bread for the World in Washington, D.C., to learn how they can be advocates for hungry and hurting people around the world, and they will attend the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City.
Baptist pastor released from prison. Zaur Balaev, the Baptist pastor from Azerbaijan who was sentenced to two years in prison Aug. 8, 2007, was freed from prison March 19. “Baptists from all over the world rejoice in God’s answer to our prayers for the release of our brother, Zaur Balaev,” said Baptist World Alliance General Secretary Neville Callam. “His patience in suffering and courage in the midst of trial has provided for us a splendid example of discipleship in the modern world. We look forward to giving him a platform to talk to Baptists about his faith and his experience.”
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
Book Reviews
Posted: 3/28/08
Book Reviews
The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis (HarperOne)
Spiritual awakening doesn’t become genuine revival until it moves beyond the salvation of individuals and begins to transform society in general, Christian social activist Jim Wallis maintains. Just as surely as an earlier Great Awakening led to the abolition of slavery, Wallis believes a new spiritual awakening is stirring. And it seems to be leading 21st century Christians to address social challenges that cut across categories of liberal and conservative politics.
In this engaging book, Wallis points to evidence of the Holy Spirit’s movement. He sees it in the insistence of some evangelicals that a consistent pro-life ethic not only includes opposition to abortion, but also demonstrates concern for the poverty that drives some women to make desperate choices about terminating a pregnancy.
What are you reading that other Texas Baptists would find helpful? Send suggestions and reviews to books@baptiststandard.com. And with the passing of the old generation of the Religious Right, he sees the potential for a new politically engaged group of “values voters” to emerge—voters who believe it takes both a village and a family to raise a child, who care about stewardship of creation and who recognize the radical demands of claiming Jesus Christ as Lord.
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
Capacity crowd at Congreso called to âhigher lifeâ
Posted: 3/28/08
Capacity crowd at Congreso called to ‘higher life’
By Miranda Bradley
Texas Baptist Communications
BELTON—Nearly 3,000 teens and young adults gathered on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus Easter weekend, setting record attendance for Congreso, a gathering of Hispanic Texas Baptists.
“This is the biggest Congreso we have ever had,” said Angie Tello, Baptist General Convention of Texas Hispanic evangelism events coordinator. “I’m a little surprised that so many teenagers spent their Easter vacation here, but it shows just how dedicated today’s youth are to the Lord.”
A record number of people packed Congreso, a BGCT-sponsored event for Hispanic youth and singles. More than 200 people made spiritual decisions during the event. (Photo/Ferrell Foster/BGCT) • See a slideshow of images from Congreso here. 03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
New Baptist Covenant: Another meeting approved, but no permanent structure
Posted: 3/28/08
New Baptist Covenant: Another meeting
approved, but no permanent structureBy Robert Marus
Associated Baptist Press
ATLANTA (ABP)—Organizers of the recent New Baptist Covenant celebration are recommending a repeat of the historic event in 2011 but not a new denomination or other permanent organization.
The event drew an estimated 15,000 Baptists from across denominational, ethnic and ideological lines to Atlanta Jan. 30-Feb. 1 for fellowship, worship and discussion about cooperation on evangelism and other areas about which they can agree.
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
