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Student actors say portraying Christ becomes role of a lifetime
Posted: 4/13/07
Student Jeff Sutton portrays Christ during the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor outdoor Easter pageant, a campus tradition for more than 60 years. (Photos/Carol Woodward) Student actors say portraying
Christ becomes role of a lifetimeBy Jennifer Sicking
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BELTON—Three times Jeff Sutton was raised up on a cross, and each time he felt the power of what it represented.
“It is powerful to realize that what I did was imitation, acting, but what Christ did was real,” Sutton, a religion major from Dallas, said about his role as Jesus in the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s 68th annual Easter pageant. “Every time I would lay down on the cross, my heart would get in a knot. Christ did it for real. Nails would go through his hands; his blood was shed.”
04/13/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Wade announces plans to retire as BGCT executive director
Updated: 4/12/07
BGCT Executive Director Charles Wade talks with Associate Executive Director/COO Ron Gunter after Wade's retirement announcement (BGCT photo). Wade announces plans to retire
as BGCT executive directorBy Ken Camp
Managing Editor
DALLAS—Charles Wade, who led the Baptist General Convention of Texas through major changes in its governance and reorganization of its Executive Board staff, has announced plans to retire as executive director Jan. 31, 2008.
Wade told Baptist Building employees of his plans at an April 11 staff meeting after he informed BGCT President Steve Vernon and Executive Board Chairman Bob Fowler.
• Listen to Charles Wade announce his retirement with comments from Bob Fowler and Steve Vernon. • Read the text here . 04/12/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Text of Charles Wade’s address to the BGCT staff
Posted: 4/11/07
Text of Charles Wade's address to the BGCT staff
As I have said to Texas Baptists in many places and many times: “I thank my God every time I think of you. I pray for you with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Especially, I am glad to say that to this staff who serve Texas Baptists in myriad ways with steadfast faith and impressive skill. No leader of Texas Baptists could ever hope for a more dedicated and able group of women and men to serve alongside than I have enjoyed the past seven years.
Charles Wade We have accomplished much together, and there is more to be done. We will continue to give our full energies to the task Texas Baptists assigned to my care and God called me to do when I began this journey with you in November 1999.
It is now time to announce that I will retire from the role of Executive Director of the BGCT on January 31, 2008. Though I will continue to give leadership and encouragement to you, the Executive Board of the Convention, and Texas Baptists for the next 9 1/2 months, it is necessary for me to give this advance notice so there can be adequate time for the Executive Board to initiate the search process to find the next Executive Director whom I believe God has already been preparing to take up this critical and special calling.
04/11/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Posted: 5/30/03
OneDay03 perpetuates passion for following God
SHERMAN–Rather than spending Memorial Day weekend at beaches or amusement parks, nearly 30,000 college students and young adults sought God on a 400-acre ranch near Sherman.
OneDay03 encompassed the weekend, climaxing in seven hours of worship, teaching and prayer on Memorial Day.
Almost 30,000 college students converged on a ranch near Sherman over the Memorial Day weekend to participate in OneDay03, a nationwide "sacred assembly" designed to help them focus on God. (Leann Callaway Photo) Led by Louie Giglio, founder and director of Passion Conferences for youth and young adults, OneDay included a number of well-known speakers, worship artists and other Christian leaders.
04/09/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Houston students unite to serve in Acuña
Posted: 4/05/07
Houston students unite to serve in Acuña
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
HOUSTON—When a group of Texas Baptist students arrived to set up clinics in Acuña, Mexico, local residents already were lined up to be examined. They continued lining up all day long, and the students worked into the night looking after them.
It was worth it to spread the gospel, the students said.
Students from Houston served more than 100 people day in clinics in Acuna, Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Jason Harrell) 04/05/2007 - By John Rutledge
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CYBER COLUMN by Jinny Henson: Wielding power like God
Posted: 4/06/07
CYBER COLUMN: Wielding power like God
By Jinny Henson
“Jesus knew that God had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with a towel that was wrapped around him” (John 12:3-5).
Absolute power. Absolutely uncorrupted. Here stands Jesus in the verge his own sacrificial death, having everything under his power. He could have opted out. He could have been an earthly king theoretically; he could have painted the sky chartreuse and flooded the world with boysenberry yogurt.
Jinny Henson It was all under Jesus’ power. Do we really get that he could have turned the wheels of history in an opposite direction? Refused to follow through and fulfill his destiny? Dodge the utter humiliation, pain and rejection waiting for him in a few, small hours.
04/05/2007 - By John Rutledge
