Missouri abortions decline by 3.8 percent in 2004 By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– The number of resident Missouri abortions declined 3.8 percent in 2004 from 12,476 to 12,000, according to Missouri Department of Health Statistics released in August. From 1998-2003, abortion numbers hovered in the 12,000-13,000 range. Rodney Albert, chairman, Christian Life Commission, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), said the decrease last year may indicate that Missouri … [Read more...]
Governor, lawmakers zero in on abortion in historic fashion
Governor, lawmakers zero in on abortion in historic fashion Special session begins Sept. 6 By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The historic decision by Gov. Matt Blunt to call a special session of the Missouri General Assembly Sept. 6 primarily to approve pro-life legislation is being applauded by Missouri Baptists and leaders of other pro-life organizations in the state. “I think he should be praised for what he is doing,” said Rodney Albert, … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists offer lemonade, ‘living water’
Missouri Baptists offer lemonade, ‘living water’ Workers share Gospel throughout State Fair By Brian KoonceStaff Writer August 23, 2005 SEDALIA – Corn dogs, funnel cakes, carnival rides and the hot August sun. What more could a fairgoer ask for? How about a free cup of lemonade? While the Missouri State Fair ran its course Aug. 11-21, Missouri Baptists from 15 associations manned a tent on a main route through the fairgrounds offering those who needed a drink some shade, a … [Read more...]
MBC, Colorado partnership gains momentum with ‘Decapolis’ campaign
MBC, Colorado partnership gains momentum with ‘Decapolis’ campaign By Brian KoonceStaff Writer August 9, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Baptist leaders from Missouri and Colorado hope that 10 Missouri Baptist churches will help plant 10 churches in some of the fastest growing – and unchurched – areas of the Rocky Mountain State. As part of the partnership between the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) and the Colorado Baptist General Convention (CBGC), the … [Read more...]
Kunkels take Gospel to Uruguay, Paraguay
Kunkels take Gospel to Uruguay, Paraguay By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer Auguat 9, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Tim and Iracema Kunkel are missionaries on the move. After 15 years in Uruguay, they came to live in Jefferson City this summer as missionaries-in-residence. When their furlough is up in July 2006, they will then head back to South America for a brand new challenge – the mission field of Paraguay. “We’re going to be living 18 months out of a suitcase, and we … [Read more...]
Who me? Juggle? Juggle? Juggle? No problem!
Guest Columnist Who me? Juggle? Juggle? Juggle? No problem! August 9, 2005 Do you know how to juggle? What if you were asked to juggle 20 different things and expected not to drop anything and your job depended on your success? How would that make you feel? There would be enormous pressure on you to perform. That’s exactly how those in ministry feel. They are expected to be the master of everything they touch while not dropping a single thing along the … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Malawi and ‘Living Water’
Guest Columnist Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Malawi and ‘Living Water’ August 9, 2005 Lilongwe, Malawi – Let’s get one thing straight here: I’m a Dr Pepper man. I say this because if you look into my office, you might notice my collection of Coca-Cola bottles from around the world. I don’t drink the stuff. No, it’s just a reminder. Some might say that Coke is a example of American commercial imperialism at work, creeping across the globe. That is one way … [Read more...]
200 years of Baptist work in Missouri
From My Heart to Yours 200 years of Baptist work in Missouri August 9, 2005 Life as a believer in Missouri as the 19th century approached was hard. The territory belonged to Spain and then France up to and until the Louisiana Purchase in late 1803. As such, Roman Catholicism was the only approved religion. In order to worship outside a Catholic church, believers had to gather in homes. To preach a sermon, pastors had to swim or boat across the Mississippi River, many … [Read more...]
Eminent domain ruling puts churches at risk
Thoughts & Adventures Eminent domain ruling puts churches at risk August 9, 2005 A friend asked me recently if the July 23 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, giving local governments greater power to seize properties for private economic development by declaring eminent domain, could impact Missouri Baptist churches. Unfortunately, my answer was yes. Churches and other nonprofit religious entities – like the Salvation Army – are especially at risk because they provide no local tax … [Read more...]
MBTS hosts Heart, Soul & Mind women’s conference Sept. 23-24
MBTS hosts Heart, Soul & Mind women’s conference Sept. 23-24 By Cory MillerMBTS Communications Director August 9, 2005 KANSAS CITY - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will host the national Heart, Soul & Mind women’s conference Sept. 23-24. Heart, Soul & Mind is a national conference uniquely designed to minister to the whole Christian woman by reaching her heart, her soul and her mind. Heart, Soul & Mind speakers use personal testimonies, praise and … [Read more...]
Dolly’s creator wants women to donate eggs
Dolly’s creator wants women to donate eggs By Tom Strode August 9, 2005 WASHINGTON (BP) – For scientists intent on cloning human embryos, there seems to exist a never-satisfied demand for more and better eggs. Ian Wilmut, the creator of Dolly the sheep, is seeking permission from a British government agency to request that women donate their eggs for cloning research, according to the Guardian, a London newspaper. So far, cloning researchers in Great Britain have utilized only … [Read more...]
Churches join hands to paint elementary schools
Churches join hands to paint elementary schools By Mark Johnson August 9, 2005 KANSAS CITY – More than 760 volunteers from three Northland churches – Pleasant Valley Baptist, Antioch Bible Baptist and Gashland Presbyterian – reached out beyond their church walls and came together July 5-16 to paint Linden West and Nashua, two elementary schools in the North Kansas City School District. Roles for the volunteers from the three churches ranged from cleaning and sanding to … [Read more...]
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