Guest Columnist A mandate to encourage a culture of life July 12, 2005 As the first pro-life governor since John Ashcroft, I was surprised and dismayed when Susan Klein’s organization linked arms with Planned Parenthood, the abortion provider, to stop pro-life bills in the legislature (see Klein’s column, “Missouri Right to Life, Gov. Blunt and cloning,” in the June 21 edition of The Pathway). In the State of the State address in January, I called for legislation to … [Read more...]
Christian journalism becoming a hot commodity
Thoughts & Adventures Christian journalism becoming a hot commodity July 12, 2005 While viewership and circulation continue to drop for secular news media like CBS and many of the nation’s large metropolitan daily newspapers, conservative Christian journalism is flourishing. FamilyNet, the television network of the Southern Baptist Convention that offers nightly newscasts, is now seen in more than 32 million homes. WORLD magazine, the Asheville, N.C.-based conservative Christian … [Read more...]
Positive attitude can be your greatest asset
From My Heart to Yours Positive attitude can be your greatest asset July 12, 2005 Before you read another sentence, think of the name of a person that you know and admire. Don’t continue until you have that person clearly in your mind’s eye. Now, what causes you to love and admire that person? Write those qualities in this space: __________________________________. The next step is … [Read more...]
Sports Crusaders on mission for the Lord
Sports Crusaders on mission for the Lord By Brian KoonceStaff Writer July 12, 2005 HOLTS SUMMIT - If athletes give 110 percent on the playing field, shouldn’t Christian’s do the same? That’s the philosophy of 36 student-athletes this summer Sports Crusaders, a sports evangelism ministry will use some 160 sports clinics in cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, basketball across the state and beyond to teach 3,000 kids the fundamentals of team sports, as well … [Read more...]
Two years of prayer, planning result in successful revival
Two years of prayer, planning result in successful revival Wright-Douglas-Ozark Baptist Association holds 2 weeks of services, reaps 157 decisions By Staff July 12, 2005 MANSFIELD – After two years of prayer and planning, the Wright-Douglas-Ozark Baptist Association headquartered here entered into a “Simultaneous Crusade” over a recent two-week period which saw 48 people receive Christ. In addition, 83 people made rededications, 13 answered calls to enter the Gospel … [Read more...]
HLG hosts Centri-Kid Camp
HLG hosts Centri-Kid Camp By Brandy CampbellHLG Public Relations July 12, 2005 HANNIBAL – The recreation field is eerily silent. Colorful flags flutter in the breeze over piles of balls, buckets, and sponges. Suddenly the quiet is pierced by a shout and a group rounds the corner, their faces smeared with paint. They are pursued by a blue-faced man, who is coming after them with...a can of shaving cream? Such is a normal afternoon at Centri-Kid, and every … [Read more...]
Morse Mill pastor calls for more pro-life unity
Morse Mill pastor calls for more pro-life unity By Allen PalmerStaff Writer July 12, 2005 MORSE MILL – Jim Johnston, pastor of Morse Mill Baptist Church since 1972, said that America needs to resolve her emotionally polarizing moral civil war over life, abortion and embryonic stem cell research. “I think we need to pull together the pro-life people out of both parties and get them together because this moral issue affects everything,” said Johnston, whose congregation … [Read more...]
Ready, willing to take the heat
Ready, willing to take the heat A pro-life Democrat, Missouri Baptist refuses to budge Allen PalmeriStaff Writer July 12, 2005 MORSE MILL – State Rep. Belinda Harris, a 30-year member of Morse Mill Baptist Church who chairs the 27-member Democrats for Life Caucus in Jefferson City, said that it is important for elected officials to be completely pro-life. Whether the topic is abortion or embryonic stem cell research, defending life is defending life, she said. “This is a moral … [Read more...]
Christian Family Day returns to Busch Stadium
Christian Family Day returns to Busch Stadium By Staff July 12, 2005 ST. LOUIS –Christian Family Day (CFD) is returning to Busch Stadium for the 15th year July 16 as the St. Louis Cardinals face the Houston Astros in a 3:15 p.m. game. More than 15,000 Christians from 14 states are expected to gather at the stadium to watch the game and hear professional athletes share their faith afterwards. More than 300 churches are expected to be represented in the stands in an effort where free … [Read more...]
MBC’s Ulveling ministers to semi-pro baseball team
MBC’s Ulveling ministers to semi-pro baseball team By Brian KoonceStaff Writer July 12, 2005 COLUMBIA– Put me in coach, I’m ready to pray. That’s the attitude of Joe Ulveling, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s family ministries specialist, and chaplain of the semi-professional baseball team, the Mid-Missouri Mavericks. Seven times this summer, every Sunday home game, Ulveling leads a short devotion and prayer time. He meets first with the home team, then the … [Read more...]
Girl from First Lamar wins National Youth Bible Drill
Girl from First Lamar wins National Youth Bible Drill By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer July 12, 2005 LAMAR – The National Youth Bible Drill winner is a 15-year-old Missouri Baptist girl who points to her early days in the First Baptist Church, Lamar, Children’s Bible Drill program as a key to victory. Kimberly Marti won the national championship June 10 at First Baptist Church, Orlando, Fla., in a competition for seventh through ninth graders that included 11 contestants from 10 … [Read more...]
MBC plants 20 churches so far in ’05
MBC plants 20 churches so far in ’05 Calls for greater involvement by churches By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer July 12, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has planted 20 churches the first half of the year as church planting strategists continue to identify “Missouri Hotspots” conducive to emerging flocks. MBC Church Planting Director Jerry Field keeps a color-coded chart and map of Missouri with 16 “hotspots” of various tribes of … [Read more...]
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