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March 23rd, 2015

Remember to fill up – you never know who you’ll see
Weekly Briefs
This Christmas don’t take this pivotal history event lightly
Incarnation signals importance of body, scholars say
It was simple really – they found the need and they met it
A scattered Nativity scene – and a fitting commentary on the hope of life
Weekly Announcements
Credit cards in the church? More and more are saying yes
Is burial box reference to Jesus real – or a forgery?
It was simple really – they found the need and they met it
If you are going to be sick, you might as well be chic
Weekly Briefs
Figures reflect extensive Louisiana relief effort
This Louisiana Baptist proves she is a ‘stay-putter’
Online resume service to aid Louisiana ministers, churches
Six receive LMCF awards for moral contributions
Against any change
Eternal investment
Weekly Announcements
Misplaced worship wars? ( Part 2 )
Misplaced worship wars? ( Part 1 )
Weekly Briefs
Imagine having to give three good speeches a week
‘That all peoples may know him’: Southern Baptists focus on fulfilling God’s passion – that everyone in the world would know his love ( Part Two )
‘That all peoples may know him’: Southern Baptists focus on fulfilling God’s passion – that everyone in the world would know his love ( Part One )
So, just exactly what is it that determines a healthy church?
Re: Contemporary worship services Contemporary services focus seems to be to peak the interest of youth by offering music with instrumentation at elevated decibel levels, use of abbreviated verse in songs repeated numerous times, extended periods… Re: Contemporary worship services Contemporary services focus seems to be to peak the interest of youth by offering music with instrumentation at elevated decibel levels, use of abbreviated verse in songs repeated numerous times, extended periods of standing that enables more freedom of body movement and, often, casual dress. The pastor frequently omits suit and tie, perhaps in an attempt to become one of them. Employment of psychological manipulation seems evident. The contemporary service is frequently employed by churches that offer two or more worship services and, on occasion, more than one Sunday School session. Sometimes, one Sunday School is set aside for the youth, leaving the others primarily for senior adults, since the younger adults usually follow their children. Even with one Sunday School, the young adults usually gravitate to the contemporary service. Seldom has a church opted for only a contemporary service. The traditional service, more sedate and considered outdated by some, continues to focus more on the preached word, with the 30-minute music program relegated to only a secondary adjunct to the sermon. However, I have attended hundreds, perhaps thousands, of this service type and found they can be stimulating and uplifting. The following are a few of the pitfalls that church leaders should be cognizant of when entering the contemporary service: 1. It can become a divisive tool. The church family becomes fragmented. 2. The youth are deprived of the adult role model. 3. Senior adults miss the energizing provided by youth. We may awaken many years from now to discover that the problem was remedied not 10 years ago but 2,000 years ago on a cross. The words of Jesus will save the churches, not a music program. John Foster Folsom
Worship pitfalls
Weekly Announcements
Recent election feature key votes on gambling, drugs, traditional marriages
Key insurer finds 15-passenger vans ‘inherently unsafe’
Weekly Briefs
20-minute sermons seem to benefit listeners, preacher
Messengers elect trio of state officers without opposition
‘Choose not to lose the blessings of God,’ state convention leader urges
State agencies take steps to solidify ties to convention
Revamped director of missions structure approved
Messengers affirm Bible, Baptist Faith and Message
Weekly Announcements
Chevrolet support of Christian tour sparks debate
Eating worms, drinking blood? Reality TV is not for me
Weekly Briefs
‘It’s time to pray’ ( Part 2 )
‘It’s time to pray’ ( Part 1 )
Bibliocipher author ensuring his ‘mission’ will continue
In this case, ‘T.H.’ stands for ‘Cooperative Program’
Weekly Announcements
‘Ya’ll come’ – leaders seek youth vols
It is Baptist state convention time – what happened?
‘How’d ya do? How’ ya do?’ Come on, ask me how I did’
Weekly Briefs
Preaching must not lose sight of God or the gospel
For these young workers, summer was a time for service – and gospel sharing
LBC business…
LBC Executive Board members addressed a range of key issues last week – from directors of missions to a 2003 budget to defining the nature of the state convention
State board proposes definition of ‘cooperating’ Louisiana Baptist church
Weekly Announcements
Study – religious teenagers more likely to avoid high-risk behaviors
Charitable choice working, recent study maintains
Weekly Briefs
Worship must be God-centered – not people centered
Wellll, I would be glad to help you out, except that …
Want to stimulate the U.S. economy?
Baptist workers scramble to head off looming famine in southern Africa
Weekly Announcements
Several proposals set to be presented at 2002 LBC
Two in a row – Louisiana regroups after hurricane
As usual, many Louisianians used the summer for the cause of missions
A summer of missions: These Louisiana Baptist collegians spent their summer for the gospel
Weekly Briefs
God cares – and his children must work to show it
What does one get mixing basketball and youth? The gospel
Couple seeks to share gospel in hard-to-reach Alaska
A Louisiana-style rodeo – Roping for the Redeemer
Helping Louisiana recover: Hurricane Lili was not at all kind to parts of South Louisiana – but Baptist workers are on the scene now, offering help and hope
Tribute to Mercer
Weekly Announcements
Majority of high school students are virgins, new survey indicates
Pageant officials relent – Miss America is free to promote sexual abstinence
Do you say ‘silly as a goose’ – or ‘silly as a goose hunter?’
Weekly Briefs
‘Acute materialism’ disease infecting U.S. children
Call to prayer
‘Up, up and away’ – finally in search of a lifelong dream
Weekly Announcements
True Love Waits looks to expand focus
‘God … will use you like he won’t use anyone else’
Disaster relief – making a difference in Louisiana
One of the most important actions taken by messengers to any Louisiana Baptist Convention is the election of state committee and board members.
A gathering of Baptists: As fall finally arrives, Louisiana Baptists are preparing for their annual state convention – always a time of business, fellowship and inspiration
For this Louisiana leader, it was all about children
Weekly Briefs
Peanut butter sandwiches and chasing rats – all for missions
God clearly was in this church relocation, pastor says
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Revamped DOM proposal set for convention action
Weekly Announcements
Work on Shroud of Turin sparks controversy
Earliest-ever reference to Jesus found on first century box
Not quite brainless – and, at last, there now is proof
Weekly Briefs
Great concern
Marriage restoration
Missing ingredient in 9/11 response has been repentance
Where hope is alive! ( Part Two )
Where hope is alive! ( Part One )
Foundation approves change to strengthen ties to LBC
‘Now, the harvest’ – leaders focus on reaching Louisiana with the gospel
Weekly Announcements
Spiritually, Septemeber 11 attacks did not change much, study indicates
What does God know – and when does he know it?
Weekly Briefs
Not forgotten: Young Honduran prisoners know others view them as animals – they also know one person who does not
LBC committee rescinds directors of missions proposal
Louisiana ministry focuses on helping homosexuals
Weekly Announcements
Point, click … preach – PowerPoint becoming a valuable tool in the pulpit
Sept. 11 response changing the face of Southern Baptist disaster relief
Did you know? A word really does rhyme with ‘purple’
Weekly Briefs
A new reason to watch football – Bible knowledge
How much will it take to end world hunger? Do the math oneself
Now is the time for Southern Baptists to help BEAT world hunger, leaders say
Weekly Announcements
LC quality remains high, reports indicate
Louisiana College trustees focus on ensuring future
Southern Baptist body declines to recognize new Missouri convention
The gospel – ‘unbound’: In the cities of Taiwan, Louisiana volunteers and others work to set the gospel loose among students

March 22nd, 2015

Committee offers lesson on conducting open business
For this Louisiana Baptist, her work was ‘a calling from the Lord and not a job’
A proposed change
Longtime Louisiana Baptist minister, former president dies
Re: Concord Association’s action concerning the proposed change in director of missions structure
Unfortunate conclusion
Collegiate ministry
Collegiate ministry
Weekly Announcements
‘Tell him that I remember what he said’
Affirmation is hard work – but the need for it is great, leader emphasizes
I have thought the matter over and decided to sue – myself
Candidates for governor’s race throw hats in the ring
Ask candidates for vow to stop gambling’s expansion
Surveys pose question – where are the Christians?
Weekly Announcements
New Baptist Retirement Center leader has come home
Retired LBC administrator just sought to serve others
Young people take gospel message to the ‘front lines’
Weekly Briefs
Weekly Briefs
Tolerance should be extended to Christians and others
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