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Record crowd shines at annual Champions Camp

September 19, 2025

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer WOODWORTH, La. (LBM) – The Champions Camp for individuals with special needs recorded its largest attendance ever, drawing 91 campers and their buddies for a weekend of activities tailored to them. The Louisiana Baptist summer camp for people with special needs matched participants with buddies who accompanied them during the event. The camp, whose previous record attendance was 50 set in 2024, featured karaoke, snow cones, ice cream party, fishing, games, bazooka ball, crafts, disco party and worship designed for children and adults from ages 8 and up who have intellectual or development disabilities. Lisa Smith, a member with First Baptist Church, Hornbeck, was among the buddies who attended the weekend with a camper. Smith was filled with joy as she witnessed her camper, Amber Holloway, enjoying camp for the first time. “I was here three minutes and was already crying,” Smith told the Baptist Message. “It was emotional for me, getting to see her and the other campers have so much fun.” Brenda Hudson, the mother of camper Alex Zimmerman, was moved to tears as she watched her son fish. “It touches my heart,” she said. “I’ve always wanted him to be involved in … [Read more...]

‘Changed for eternity’: 1,000+ choose Christ at massive FaithFest 2025 gathering

September 18, 2025

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Danny Rumple named executive director of WVCSB

September 18, 2025

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Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister

September 18, 2025

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Sickening sex dolls that look like kids advertised for sale on Facebook

September 18, 2025

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As U.S. jobs disappear, the Federal Reserve returns to rate cuts

September 18, 2025

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Jimmy Kimmel pulled “indefinitely” by ABC after Charlie Kirk comments

September 18, 2025

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YOUNG: Thoughts and prayers in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder (with Jefferson Baptist video)

September 17, 2025

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Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

September 17, 2025

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As despair among the young continues, signs emerge of a resurgence in family life, church attendance

September 17, 2025

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EASTER: When “empty” is good

By John Kyle, Special to the Message NASHVILLE, Tenn. (LBM) – “Empty” – it’s not one of our favorite terms. It’s not one of our preferred greetings. When someone asks you, “How are you doing?” you probably don’t respond by saying. “Empty, thanks for asking!” Yet emptiness is a common experience in our … Read More

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