Thoughts and Adventures Evolutionary approach to law does not glorify God February 8, 2005 It was a pleasure to be so graciously hosted Feb. 3 by members of the Missouri Supreme Court for a day that included lunch and thoughtful discussion on a variety of topics. While there is disagreement with some of their rulings, Missouri Baptists can be assured that members of the high court are people of integrity and considerable intellect. We should be thankful for their willingness to serve. That … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Conference of the Deaf to celebrate 50 years at March confab
Missouri Baptist Conference of the Deaf to celebrate 50 years at March confab By Staff February 8, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has published a history of the Missouri Baptist Conference of the Deaf (MBCD). With the title, 50 Years of Encouragement: A History of the Missouri Baptist Conference of the Deaf, it will be available after March 1. The book, written by George B. Joslin, will be one of the highlights of the 50th anniversary of the deaf … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU ministers to Puerto Rico
Missouri WMU ministers to Puerto Rico By Susan MiresContributing Writer KANSAS CITY — A mission trip by four Missouri women has strengthened the bonds uniting two Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) groups. The ladies traveled to Puerto Rico Feb. 17-21 to view firsthand some of the ministries they have supported over the last few years. One of the highlights of the trip was attending the WMU annual meeting. “Having prayed and supported them in other ways, to have our state … [Read more...]
Committee on Convention Committees announced
Committee on Convention Committees announced Ministers and lay people have been appointed to serve on the 2004 Missouri Baptist Convention Committee on Convention Committees by MBC president David Tolliver – one member from each of Missouri’s eight regions. Dr. Mark Inman, pastor of First Baptist Church in Portageville (Southeast Region), was named chairman of the committee. Other ministers serving on the committee are: Kirk Baker, Lawson Baptist Church (West … [Read more...]
MBC attorneys file appellate brief
MBC attorneys file appellate brief Stand by conspiracy allegations in legal battle with five agencies Attorneys for the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) filed their appellate brief on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, as the two-year old case against five breakaway agencies moves forward in the Kansas City Court of Appeals. In the 122-page legal memorandum, the convention lawyers argue that the Cole County trial court committed reversible error when it dismissed the case in March … [Read more...]
MMO giving continues to rise
MMO giving continues to rise State-wide offering tops $700,000 as of Dec. 17 By Staff December 22, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – Giving to the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO) has topped the $700,000 mark and is close to surpassing the total amount of giving for all of last year. As of Dec. 17, receipts were at $702,021.09, which was considerably ahead of the pace set in 2003 and tangibly closer to achieving the goal for 2004 of $750,000. At the same time last year, the … [Read more...]
FBC Vanzant youth pastor honor vets with special ceremony
FBC Vanzant youth honor vets with special ceremony By Staff December 22, 2004 VANZANT – The youth group of First Baptist Church, Vanzant, honored 24 veterans from Douglas County and the surrounding area Nov. 12 by hosting a dinner and a ceremony to remember their military service to America. Matt Ballard, pastor, First Vanzant, said he is pleased by the example that the 11-member youth group has set. Vanzant is a community of about 40 people in the Mark Twain National Forest. Average … [Read more...]
Bennett expands crusade outreach
Bennett expands crusade outreach Motorcycle jumper conducted 18 crusades in 2004 By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer December 22, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – The Real Encounter partnership with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which involves a motorcycle-jumping evangelist named Brad Bennett taking the Gospel to thousands of students, is increasing from five crusades to six in 2005. This year, Bennett held meetings at Washington, Bolivar, Chillicothe, Hannibal and Lamar. The 2005 lineup includes … [Read more...]
Small church sows the Gospel seed through hoops
Small Church sows the Gospel seed through hoops Grace Place uses Upward Basketball so Jesus can touch, change lives By Lee WarrenContributing Writer December 22, 2004 LAMAR – As Grace Place Baptist Church in Lamar began hosting its seventh season of Upward Basketball recently, Pastor Kevin Sheat and his wife, Debbie, were awed by what God has done with their 16-family church. The basketball program has grown from 34 to 273 children (55 of them are cheerleaders) in that short amount of … [Read more...]
Stem Cells 101
Stem cells 101 Making the complicated understandable December 22, 2004 What is a stem cell? A stem cell is a cell whose job in the body is not yet determined. Every single cell in the body “stems” from this type of cell – hence the name. May Christians support scientific research? Yes. Christians are commanded by God in Genesis 1 to subdue the earth and research expands the knowledge man needs to use the earth’s resources for humanity’s good. May Christians … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists seek to rise above stem cell confusion
Missouri Baptists seek to rise above stem cell confusion By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer December 22, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – Cindy Province and Kerry Messer are pro-life lobbyists in the state Capitol who have been struggling, by sheer lack of resources, to educate lawmakers on the issue of embryonic stem cell research the last three years. The drill goes something like this: 1) Pro-life lobbyist explains what embryonic stem cell research is. 2) Biotech lobbyist provides a different … [Read more...]
Focus on traditional family values
Focusing on traditional family values Missouri’s incoming Speaker of the House retains candid style By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer December 22, 2004 JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s incoming Speaker of the House of Representatives is a conservative, evangelical Christian whose political bent is to advance something he calls “traditional family values” — issues that go beyond stereotypical boundaries of abortion and homosexuality. Rep. Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, … [Read more...]
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