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CBF considers UN campaign to fight poverty, hunger & disease
Posted: 7/03/07
CBF considers UN campaign
to fight poverty, hunger & diseaseBy Greg Warner & Matt Kennedy
Associated Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (ABP)—The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship at its general assembly took the first step toward joining the United Nations’ campaign against global poverty and disease, called the Millennium Development goals.
In a break from business-as-usual during the Fellowship’s national meeting, participants voted overwhelmingly to instruct their governing body to consider ways CBF can join other Christian groups to reach the United Nations’ Millennium Development goals.
07/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Rockwall prayer advocate feels drawn to West Africa
Posted: 6/29/07
Lebou students listen to the story of Noah during an after school Vacation Bible School type program. Rockwall prayer advocate
feels drawn to West AfricaBy Jesse Lyautey
International Mission Board
DAKAR, Senegal—Each summer for the past eight years, Lance Bedford has walked the beaches of Africa’s westernmost point.
He watches his step to avoid sharp objects, trash or fish heads thrown from the boats lining the beach after the day’s haul. But Bedford really watches the people, the Lebou fisherman of Senegal, and prays they will have an openness to hear the gospel. They are the reason he returns, year after year.
Cal MaCintire (left) and Lance Bedford (center) prepare a meal for Lebou believers during a worship gathering. 06/29/2007 - By John Rutledge
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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
