Enrollment in Missouri Baptist schools growing By Barbara ShounContributing Writer September 6, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– When Missouri’s school children went back to their classrooms this fall, nearly 1,000 entered schools sponsored by churches of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). Although there is no centralized system for tracking MBC schools, the combined lists of two Christian school organizations – Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and … [Read more...]
Harrisonville church zooms into aviation evangelism
Harrisonville church zooms into aviation evangelism By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer September 6, 2005 HARRISONVILLE – The Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport in Harrisonville will be the site of the Harrisonville Community Fly-In Sept. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., co-sponsored by First Baptist Church and Anderson Evangelistic Enterprises. Jim Anderson, dean of Midwestern Baptist College, Southern Baptist Convention, Kansas City, will be the featured speaker. Anderson is a pilot who has … [Read more...]
Workers’ lives spared in church building collapse
Workers’ lives spared in church building collapse By Staff September 6, 2005 SENECA – Two men were injured Aug. 24 when they fell from the top of the uncompleted new sanctuary of Hart Baptist Church, Seneca. The structure collapsed when decking that was being shifted from a loader fell on some trusses. Randy Wetzel, chairman of the deacons, Hart Baptist Church, and Dave Chisholm, a volunteer construction worker from Yazoo City, Miss., were treated and released from Freeman West … [Read more...]
Missouri NOBTS alums join Midwestern in prayer for Hurricane Katrina victims
Missouri NOBTS alums join Midwestern in prayer for Hurricane Katrina victims Unable to get IDs of Missouri students at New Orleans Seminary at press time By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer September 6, 2005 KANSAS CITY– On the last day of August, students and administrators at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) sent a message to the now homeless brethren of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS): “We are praying for you.” Midwestern had already designated … [Read more...]
MBC launches new broadcast studio
MBC launches new broadcast studio Facility marks new era in way MBC ministers By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer September 6, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Turn your radio on, Missouri Baptists. The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has a new delivery vehicle for the proclamation of the Gospel and a Christian worldview with the creation of an in-house production studio suitable for radio broadcasts, DVDs, CDs, and streaming audio and video programs on the convention’s Internet site. History of … [Read more...]
Letter: We’re pilgrims just passing through
Thoughts & Adventures Letter: We’re pilgrims just passing through August 23, 2005 I have received hundreds of letters and emails during my three years as editor. The topics vary, but generally they are either praise for something the staff has done or criticism for something the editor has done. No whining here, for such is to be expected if one has the responsibility of sitting in the editor’s chair. You must take the bad with the bad. Fair enough. Someone once referred … [Read more...]
Rise of modern science founded on seeds of science as recorded in Holy Scripture
Guest Columnist Rise of modern science founded on seeds of science as recorded in Holy Scripture August 23, 2005 Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series of columns examining the Bible and the theory of evolution. “Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth.” – John 17:17 When a debate arises, such as evolution versus creation, pitting the claims of the Bible against the claims of science, inevitably the argument is put forward that the Bible is not … [Read more...]
Wicca: The pagan temptation for youth
Guest Columnist Wicca: The pagan temptation for youth August 23, 2005 I recently had the wonderful opportunity to meet with several youth ministers from Southern Baptist churches here in Missouri. Each impressed me as having a deep commitment to biblical authority and personal passion for Jesus Christ. As we discussed the challenges facing current youth ministers, a concern all shared was the fact that many youth, including youth in evangelical churches, are dabbling in Wicca. What is … [Read more...]
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost
From My Heart to Yours Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost August 23, 2005 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in allJudea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 Of course you recognize these are words from the very lips of our Lord Jesus. This is not the great suggestion, it is the Great Commission. This command is given to every believer, not just a few missionaries. You … [Read more...]
Shane & Shane in concert at HLG Aug. 31
Shane & Shane in concert at HLG Aug. 31 By Brandy CampbellHLG Public Relations August 23, 2005 Hannibal—Tickets will go on sale Aug. 15 for Christian artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett in concert at the Parker Theatre on Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. Monk and Neagle will open for headliners Shane & Shane. The concert, co-hosted by Hannibal-LaGrange College and WGCA Radio in Quincy, is part of HLG’s Welcome Week activities. Tickets are $10 and are … [Read more...]
First Mountain Grove enjoys spurt of baptisms
First Mountain Grove enjoys spurt of baptisms By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 MOUNTAIN GROVE – With an annual baptism rate among Missouri Baptists flat around the 13,000 mark, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) State Evangelism Director Bob Caldwell continues to look for 10,000 prayer warriors all over the state to pray daily for revival, spiritual awakening and 26,000 baptisms this year. Success stories like the one at First Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, are what … [Read more...]
Who was Rheubin L. South
Who was Rheubin L. South? By Brian KoonceStaff Writer JEFFERSON CITY– In 1985, Gordon Kingsley, then president of William Jewell College, said that Rheubin L. South was “my picture of the Christian warrior – a man who will stand tall, who will rise up, who will defend this spiritual bridge or that holy hill. For the past dozen or so years, our leader… has been General Rheubin South. He had an unruly army… but Dr. General South has labored on, persuading, … [Read more...]
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