From My Heart to Yours These who have turned the world upside down … May 17, 2005 It’s summer time! I love this time of the year. This week we stuck all sorts of plants and seeds in the ground of a garden and LOTS of small tomato plants. I can already taste a one-inch thick slice of garden ripe tomato on a BLT. For a portion of the time 10-year-old Trenton and seven-year-old Tucker Ulveling, sons of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Family Ministries … [Read more...]
Three given medallions at Midwestern President’s Day
Three given medallions at Midwestern President’s Day Among the award recipients was MBC Executive Board member Cindy Province By Cory MillerMBTS Communications Director May 17, 2005 KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary honored three individuals – including a Missouri Southern Baptist – who have made a significant impact on Midwestern and Christian higher education with the President’s Medallion during the inaugural President’s Day May … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer attracts area Christians
National Day of Prayer attracts area Christians By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Wind sent the American flag crashing to the platform at the 54th annual National Day of Prayer May 5 on the steps of the Capitol, but Cole County Sheriff Greg White knew just what to do. The sheriff, who was seated with other dignitaries on the program, picked up the flagpole and held it in place. From then on, White and State Treasurer Sarah Steelman took turns holding the … [Read more...]
MBC leader: Prayer key to evangelism
MBC leader: Prayer key to evangelism By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Prayer is the key to everything that Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) State Evangelism Director Bob Caldwell is trying to accomplish through his office. His goal is to see God raise up 10,000 Missouri Baptist prayer warriors who will daily intercede for revival, spiritual awakening and 26,000 baptisms in Missouri by the end of the year. “If that doesn’t happen in the year 2005, … [Read more...]
Missourians gather for Global Day of Prayer
Missourians gather for Global Day of Prayer By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 17, 2005 ST. LOUIS – People know the name Lou Brock in St. Louis. He is a baseball Hall of Famer for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he normally can count on getting a warm greeting in Busch Stadium. But Brock stood at home plate May 15 and did not get introduced. He was among dozens of believers who were called upon to lead the Global Day of Prayer service. By design, in order to preserve the unity of the Holy … [Read more...]
HLG confers degress on 206 grads
HLG confers degrees on 206 grads By Brandy CampbellHLG Public Relations May 17, 2005 Hannibal – Graduation programs converted to fans at Hannibal-LaGrange College’s (HLG) 147th Commencement ceremony, May 7. But nobody complained, least of all the record-breaking 206 graduates who received their diplomas. Flushed faces held ear-to-ear grins, and not even the stifling robes could quell their spirits. “This is the day we’ve all been waiting for,” said … [Read more...]
HeartCall training begins to multiply in MIssouri
HeartCall training begins to multiply in Missouri By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Something beautiful occurred April 28-30 at the Ramada Inn when 42 women came together for a HeartCall evangelism training conference. Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) State Evangelism Director Bob Caldwell, who did the opening and closing prayers, sensed it. “I left out of there Saturday so encouraged,” Caldwell said. “There was electricity in the room that … [Read more...]
MBC marriage enrichment conferences enjoy strong first half, poised for second
MBC marriage enrichment conferences enjoy strong first half, poised for second By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Enthusiasm continues to build for the regional Marriage Enrichment Events sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). The first half of the 2005 lineup was a success, according to MBC Family Ministries Specialist Joe Ulveling, because people are being blessed. Ulveling has scheduled seven of his “Hooked for Life” marriage … [Read more...]
Homosexuality amendment in school funding bill fails
Homosexuality amendment in school funding bill fails May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — During the May 11 debate over the state’s new school funding formula, the House of Representatives briefly approved an amendment to the bill that would have prohibited school districts from permitting “any school-sponsored activity that advocates or supports …homosexuality.” The amendment was attached to another amendment on the school funding formula bill and was approved by … [Read more...]
MBC minister plays key role in passage of new school funding formula bill
MBC minister plays key role in passage of new school funding formula bill By Barbara ShounContributing Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — Rewriting the school funding formula was one of the most contentious issues to come before the Missouri General Assembly this session and its successful passage can be attributed in large part to a Missouri Southern Baptist minister who navigated the formula bill through some rough political waters. “Everyone has something they want,” … [Read more...]
Loss limit safe as General Assembly ends
Loss limit safe as General Assembly ends By Lee WarrenContributing Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention Christian Life Commission and Casino Watch diligently watched one gambling bill after another for any hint that an amendment was about to be added that would kill the $500 loss limit every two hours. The stakes were high and in the end, the loss limit was kept safe for one more General Assembly session. “There aren’t many defenders of the … [Read more...]
Pro-life bill fails but Loudon perseveres
Pro-life bill fails but Loudon perseveres By Lee WarrenContributing Writer May 17, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — For seven years Sen. John Loudon, R-Ballwin, has fought for what has come to be known as Senate Bill 2—the comprehensive pro-life legislation that failed to pass the Missouri General Assembly, only to have Gov. Matt Blunt, who says that he shares Loudon’s pro-life position, call a special session Sept. 14 in an attempt to get abortion legislation passed. Session after … [Read more...]
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