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Christian sci-fi fans say: ‘The truth is out there’
Posted: 10/13/06
Christian sci-fi fans say: ‘The truth is out there’
By Bob Smietana
Religion News Service
NEW YORK (RNS)—In the original Star Trek series, Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise explored strange new worlds, sought out new life and new civilizations and boldly went “where no man has gone before.”
And once in awhile, when advanced technology failed them, they even took a leap of faith.
10/13/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Network TV serves strained ‘Veggies’
Posted: 10/13/06
Network TV serves strained ‘Veggies’
By Chansin Bird
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)—NBC has given the religious Veggie Tales cartoon a prime slot in its Saturday morning lineup, but it is editing many references to God out of the show.
The Parents Television Council and longtime fans of the popular children’s home videos are not pleased.
10/13/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 10/13/06
Texas Tidbits
BGCT assists Mexican flood victims. The Baptist General Convention of Texas has sent $7,500 to help 75 Mexican Baptist families whose homes recently were flooded. The designated disaster response funds will be channeled through the Rio Grande Valley Baptist Association to purchase 75 mattresses, sheets and blankets. Mexican Baptist churches in Reynosa and Rio Bravo will distribute the supplies.
DBU preview event slated. Dallas Baptist University’s Patriot Weekend event Nov. 11 offers high school students and their parents a preview of college life. Prospective students will eat breakfast with DBU professors, attend mock classes and have the opportunity to interview for scholarships. In addition, DBU will waive the application fee for students who apply for admission during Patriot Weekend. The event also includes seminars for parents on topics such as financial aid, student life and parent services. The weekend event also will include a performance by DBU’s show choir, Legacy. Cost is $25, which includes two meals for both students and parents. For more information about Patriot Weekend, contact the office of undergraduate admissions at (214) 333-5360 or register online at www.dbu.edu/patriotday.
10/13/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Book alleges faith-based initiatives are bogus
Posted: 10/13/06
Book alleges faith-based initiatives are bogus
By Robert Marus
ABP Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON (ABP)—A new book by a former White House faith official is causing shockwaves—even before its release—with reportedly explosive allegations that President Bush’s aides have been duping religious conservatives for political gain.
MSNBC’s “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” program first reported the allegations Oct. 11. They are found, according to the show, in Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction, a new tell-all memoir by former White House official David Kuo, scheduled for release Oct. 16.
10/13/2006 - By John Rutledge
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UMHB Student finds a calling in Ethiopia
Posted: 10/13/06
Jeff Sutton and some Muslim boys enjoy the countryside in the Horn of Africa. UMHB Student finds a calling in Ethiopia
By Jennifer Sicking
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BELTON—When the Baptist General Convention of Texas assigned Jeff Sutton to summer mission work in Ethiopia, he wasn’t where he wanted to go. But after two trips, he’s convinced he could spend a lifetime ministering there.
“Last year, I really got interested in unreached people groups,” said Sutton, a senior at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, majoring in religious studies.
10/13/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Poteet church’s high school diploma program helping adults reach goals
Posted: 10/13/06
Students (left to right) Alice Alvarado, Patricia Garcia, Feliciana Sanchez, Michelle Hernandez, Melissa Moreno and Marissa Guzman participate in Hosanna Baptist Church’s adult high school program. Diploma program has adult
students shouting, ‘Hosanna'By George Henson
Staff Writer
POTEET—Vanessa stood before family and friends as class valedictorian.
“I have tried many things, but I have always failed,” she said, trying unsuccessfully to choke back tears. “I have always quit.”
10/12/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Program gives UMHB students taste of real-life counseling ministry
Posted: 10/13/06
Valerie Vineyard, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduate psychology major, provides one-on-one counseling with a client. The hours together assist the client and fulfill practicum requirements for the student. (Photo by Carol Woodward/UMHB) Association links UMHB
students to real-world ministryBy Jennifer Sicking
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BELTON—Twice a week, two University of Mary Hardin-Baylor counseling students put what they have learned in classrooms into practice in real-world situations as volunteer interns at Churches Touching Lives for Christ—a faith-based social services agency in Temple.
At the agency, the interns provide formal and informal counseling, said Ty Leonard, UMHB Community Life Center director. Formal counseling involves two people sitting in a room sitting together talking, and the informal involves the intern being a listening, caring presence among the agency’s clients.
10/12/2006 - By John Rutledge
