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Breaking News'You're all winners,' says National Bible Drill host Date: June 25, 2009 Imagine: You’re standing in front of several hundred people, and are asked to give a scriptural response to a question like, "What does the Bible say about learning God’s word?" [Read] 'Call 2 Fall' for churches, individuals issued for July 5 Date: June 25, 2009 Churches and individuals are invited to answer the Call 2 Fall on Sunday, July 5. The initiative is aimed at praying for the healing of America and declaring dependence on God immediately after celebrating the nation’s independence from Great Britain. [Read] Louisiana Baptist Convention NewsDavid Hankins, Fred Luter named to Great Commission Task Force Date: June 25, 2009 Twenty-four Southern Baptists from a broad cross-section of the denomination comprise the new North American Great Commission Task Force set to meet for the first time on Tuesday, June 23, prior to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Louisville, Ky. [Read] Whitman honored for preaching Date: June 25, 2009 Lloyd Whitman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dry Prong, recently received the 2008 J.D. Grey Preaching Award from the Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation. [Read] Speaker's tournament winner: No excuses Date: June 25, 2009 With the words all planned out in her head, she stands up on stage in front of a crowd of people ready to speak and be heard. For Mary Unsworth, what is the number one fear in America is her greatest thrill – public speaking. [Read] Kelley receives honorary doctorate from William Carey University Date: June 25, 2009 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree from William Carey University at the school’s spring commencement in May. [Read] World Changers help reconstruct First Chalmette Date: June 25, 2009 A large white building surrounded by orange construction equipment overlooks a major city street in this, the largest city in St. Bernard Parish. [Read] First Dry Prong assists churches in Vacation Bible School Date: June 25, 2009 For 24 years, First Baptist Church of Dry Prong has brought Vacation Bible School to churches throughout Louisiana, in other states and even Honduras. [Read] Northside Lafayette VBS students send soldiers 'Letters from Home' Date: June 25, 2009 Northside Baptist Church in Lafayette hosted a Boomerang Express VBS for 47 youngsters and 33 workers the first week of June. [Read] The Counseling Connection Date: June 25, 2009 The essence of adolescence is the quest for identity in a transition from childhood to adulthood, dependence to independence. [Read] Churches merge, build United Baptist Church Date: June 25, 2009 Probably the most exciting part of this story is that everybody’s excited! [Read] |
 An eight-person team of Baptist Collegiate Ministries students is hosting Vacation Bible Schools across the state in smaller-sized churches this summer. Their objective: evangelism, church strengthening, and surviving their 'tormentors.'
Newsfeatures8 Activities for Summer Family Fun Date: June 25, 2009 Summer provides a great opportunity to be together and active as a family. [Read] EditorialPenumbras formed by emanations Date: June 25, 2009 The American Bar Association first published its "Guidelines for the Evaluation of Judicial Performance" in 1985. In 2005 the ABA issued an updated version titled "The Black Letter Guidelines for the Evaluation of Judicial Performance." Both documents articulate the qualities an individual should possess if he or she is to be considered a competent judge. [Read] |
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