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March 23rd, 2015

For Mel Gibson, final hours of Christ a true ‘passion’
State convention in ‘excellent’ financial shape, leader asserts
Depends on attitude
Christian minority in Iraq facing Islamic militancy
Southern Baptists respond to news of war with prayer
Weekly Announcements
I looked two hundred years plus into the future
Weekly Briefs
A reason to smile – and hope: Louisiana Baptist collegians bring a message of gospel love to New Orleans
Georgia Barnette offering – ongoing encouragement and funding of Louisiana missions
Why support the Cooperative Program?
Weekly Announcements
Church and the law – personnel responsibilities
Pair of astronauts remembered for their lives of faith
Weekly Briefs
Bob Lee was a good example for Louisiana Baptists
On Mission Together: Partners in Purpose
Longtime Louisiana Baptist leader Robert L. Lee dies
Students bring ‘Louisiana Christmas’ to New York City
Hall of Remembrance?
God bless you
A question of leadership
Where honor is due
Church and the law – First Amendment concerns
In the midst of the United States’ most-brutal war – ‘a great revival’
Weekly Briefs
Bob Lee was a good example for Louisiana Baptists
From just one small ministry center – they reach the world
In a word, this Baptist family is – remarkable
Louisiana women gather for enrichment – by God’s design
The parenting challenge
A hearty thanks
Remembering Bob Lee
Church and the law – concerning free speech issues
SBC leaders propose reduced funding for Baptist World Alliance
10 Stories to Make One’s Day 1-2
Top 10 Headlines
Top 10 People
Top 10 Quotes
Weekly Briefs
Churches show wisdom to set the example of generosity
Leader – state facing challenge of cooperative funding
Louisiana minister found murdered in home
Weekly Announcements
Embarrassed at policy
‘Fast service’ in this case took twenty-seven minutes
Weekly Briefs
History of Nativity scenes dates back hundreds of years
A birth in the night – in a dark world, lighting the way to a new way of living
Lafayette church marks 100th anniversary
School vouchers figure to be a hot issue in 2003 – where do Louisianians stand?
Weekly Announcements
A simple gift – and a lesson on sacrifice
Pro-life advocates encouraged by recent elections
Weekly Briefs
November 22, 1963 … Dealey Plaza … he was there
A place of birth – making room for the Christmas child who changed the world
Lee: LC on solid financial ground
‘The ultimate purpose’: Annual conference calls youth to live wholly for God
Who can heal?
Weekly Announcements
Involvement in youth groups do make a difference – a big one – report shows
Leaders seeking to expand role of African Americans in missions
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’
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