The last year was a significant one for Baptists and other Christians. The Religious Herald’s first issue in January will feature the top stories of 2009, based on a vote of its readers. The Herald staff is encouraging its readers…
British Baptist Nativity effort invites public to ‘get in the picture’
DIDCOT, England (ABP) — Thousands of people around the United Kingdom are set to be involved in an ecumenical initiative that invites people to take part in an “instant Nativity” this Christmas. The effort, co-sponsored by the Baptist Union of…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Thomas E. Bryant, to Wylliesburg Church, Wylliesburg, as pastor. CENTENNIAL: Clifford Baptist Church in the Piedmont Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sept. 20. Approximately 850 people attending, including former pastors and wives, Marvin and Nancy Kerby and…
Jan. 5 is last day to receive CM receipts in treasurer’s office
Jan. 5, 2010, is the last day contributions toward the 2009 fiscal year may be sent to the treasurer’s office of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Churches are encouraged to forward their 2009 receipts to the Virginia Baptist Resource…
OUT LOUD
“I have heard it said that sex offenders are modern-day lepers. That is probably pretty accurate. And we know that Jesus didn’t shun lepers. He loved them and healed them. He expects us to do the same.” Pat Nolan The…
HERITAGE: The day after Christmas
It is a let down. The Christmas tree which carried a hefty price tag on Christmas Eve is worthless and at my house I have to pay to have it hauled away. The presents which were chosen and wrapped with…
Russian Baptists to hold rally with Orthodox, Catholics
MOSCOW (ABP) — An Oct. 15 meeting between high-level representatives of Russia’s Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox communities resulted in the scheduling of a historic multi-confessional Christian rally for early next year, according to a Russian Baptist press release. The rally, scheduled…
Cynthia Clawson to be in concert Nov. 6
Grammy award winning artist, Cynthia Clawson will be performing in concert on Friday, Nov. 6. The 7 p.m. concert, sponsored by the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, will be held at First Baptist Church Newport News, one of Leland’s…
FAITH SHAPERS: The payoff
I mentioned previously that I have been taking my daughter Abby to the nursing home. This has turned out to be a spectacular success. She not only looks forward to these visits but also stays on the lookout for helping…