Archive March 22nd, 2015Combatting and overloading ( Part Two )Combatting and overloading ( Part One )Weekly Briefs‘It is only natural that (churches) would be the ones who reach out to those individuals (impacted by poverty)’Louisiana Baptists – reaching out with hope and careWhat impact will the Internet have on churches?From ‘God’ to ‘UFOs’ to ‘yo-yos’ – a surfing experienceThe right questionsWeekly AnnouncementsPending cases focus on public display of Ten CommandmentsIn the land of Jesus, ‘crazy’ volunteers work to show the love of God to othersWatch that spinning plate; it may lead to a Nobel PrizeFive years later – is the Southern Baptist boycott of Disney still in effect?Weekly AnnouncementsWas recent voucher ruling good or bad? Observers differCourt issues groundbreaking ruling on vouchers‘Under God’: A California court created a stir when it ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional – so what is going on here?Hunger looms large – as relief gifts grow smaller, obervers cautionCase shows government money always has stringsWeekly Briefs‘I will never forget this place – and what God did’The third baseman is doing his helicopter imitationGraham stands strong, delivers age-old messageWeekly Announcements‘Not a word’Housing allowancesA step backwardUnsurpassed legacyLouisiana Baptist committees call for nominees, resolutionsCharles Marx stands for – Bibliocipher, missions, faithObservers offer various precautionary steps for those using 15-passenger vans to transport groupsSafe means of travel?Survey can help guide churches in deciding ministers’ salariesArea BriefsGive the right answer to get someone to ask the right questionThe point of human rights – to offer a ‘this-is-what-it-looks-like’ demonstrationSeeking contactsMissionary seeks prayerChurch assures missionary – ‘We are praying for you’‘You can’t even see a good fist fight anymore (at Angola)’The DOM structureHow do other state Baptist conventions deal with the issue of associational directors of missions – the same as Louisiana?How are Louisiana Baptist directors of missions selected … funded … and supervised anyway?Speaker: Bush still for charitable choiceIn Niger, the deaf are ignored – but not by this BaptistAggravating circumstancesWhy so rude?Issues await action as state legislative session nears the endSeminary focuses on helping build healthy marriagesRethinking some pointsWeekly AnnouncementsChurches endorsing political candidates? Bad ideaBaptists offering palestinians hopeWhen these church members talk about being a ‘family’ – they mean itCommittee reportSearch committeesWeekly AnnouncementsChurches and taxes – where do we draw the line?Convention resolution addresses sexual integrity for spiritual leadersConvention launches initiative to ‘seek first the king and the kingdom’Bush praises Southern Baptists as champions of faithWeekly AnnouncementsStep backward‘Baptist’ churchesWMU members focus on forgiveness, missions callSouthern Baptist pastors urge gospel commitment2002 Meeting represents a different phase for SBCFormer prisoners urge – follow Jesus, even if it costsTo St. Louis – with loveThey had not been at a prayer meeting, but I loved them stillSBC Cooperative Program receipts buck denominational trendsSBC leaders voice support for Vines on Islam commentsMissions Service Corps – 25 years of making a differenceWeekly AnnouncementsSeminary pays honor to Louisiana nativeLouisiana Baptist Acteens use catfish festival to ‘bait’ people for Jesus ChristA random act of kindnessSouthern Baptist missionaries bear testimony – ‘God is at work’God finally brought her from anger to forgivenessSpiritual practice of confession now growing – even among ProtestantsSouthern Baptist Convention tops 16 million in church membershipWatch carefully; this pitcher does not throw with his footWeekly AnnouncementSShe celebrated turning 108 as always – with her churchIn Thibodaux, Baptist workers launch ‘a good thing’After years of hard division – reconciliation at last… but Baptists are praying for God to show them otherwiseThey are viewed as a people ‘abandoned by God’ …Children are being sacrificed on the altar of adult needsThe ongoing Catholic crisis reminds Baptists to take careIn prison, he answered God’s call – to a new life and to a life of ministryWhy did he do it? Because he felt it needed to be doneHelp – and hope: WMU program reaching out to women in need; helping to break cycle of poverty in their livesNine Louisianians included in SBC appointments, nominations‘So many women (in Louisiana) don’t have hope. … What are we doing about it?’Come to St. LouisWeekly AnnouncementsDespite recent court ruling, fight against child pornography continuingVillage raid may signal end to fragile Christian-Muslim peace in Indonesian regionSearch committee can help keep minister from being scapegoatProviding loveLBC board handles business, receives key reportsLBC board members focus on defining conventionPrayer for IndiaWeekly Announcements‘Intelligent design’ – creationism or legitimate scientific theoryIf golf is such a gentle sport, why does it hurt so much?What separates the Christian and Muslim religions?Bills proposed to allow churches more freedom in politicsWeekly AnnouncementsLouisiana churches face loss of sales tax exemptionLouisiana youth set to embark on reality-based missions experienceA blight on the landscape: Religious leaders speak out against legalized gamblingFinally, consensus is great – gambling has to goFor Louisiana retreat facility, ropes course seen as yet another means of ministry and sharing the gospel with others‘It is not just about money’ – LBC leaders look to teach total stewardshipLBC committee proposes change for directors of missionsWeekly AnnouncementsGrowing emphasis on ‘tolerance’ impacting evangelismHelping the gospel to be heard: For 57 years, Louisiana Baptists have presented an airwaves witness to South Louisiana through the French Radio HourChristianity and Islam – which is winning the world?La. Baptists need to do better caring for those who cared for usReigning Miss Teen Louisiana stays busy – but maintains a focus on faithWords can hurt – and heal Focus falling on dangers of gossip and verbal abuseEffort focuses on building chapels on every Louisiana prison groundsSpiritual weapon of prayer key to winning lost, Louisiana pastor emphasizesLouisiana legislature session features bills on moral and social concernsWeekly AnnouncementsChristians facing radical Hindu persecution in IndiaMission field ordeals taught this couple to trust God – for rescueFor the call to worship, just play ‘Give My Regards to Broadway’Weekly AnnouncementsSpeaker: Changing prayer meeting takes commitmentChurches need ‘real’ prayer meetings, pastor saysThey are deaf – but they still need to ‘hear’ the gospelWhy are they always fighting in Israel?Pray – peace in Israel will take a true miracle of GodPublic schools outposts of ministry for many ChristiansFace-to-face vs. electronic? Is e-mail helping or hurting ministry?For Grace Ministries, the object is delivering hope Face-to-face vs. electronic? Is e-mail helping or hurting ministry?For Grace Ministries, the object is delivering hopeLouisiana women urged to ‘discover joy of missions’These people visited the state prison at Angola for Easter. Want to know why?Prison chapelsWeekly AnnouncementsBelgium takes the fight for human rights to courtPending court case could threaten use of ministerial housing allowancesStatistics show students absorb culture’s fixation on alcoholLaughter is ‘vote of confidence in the Lord,’ pastor saysReligion and humor proves a touchy mix for many« Previous Page 1 … 137 138 139 140 141 … 145 Next Page »
