(ABP) — Regardless of size or budget, any church can make sure visitors hear the message of Christ during the season, according to those involved in church Christmas productions. The live camel, flying angel and quadraphonic sound are nice, but…
Whether on Advent or Hallmark calendar, churches sing carols to celebrate season
(ABP) — The starting date and finish line for singing carols in church depend on whether a congregation follows the Christian calendar or the Hallmark calendar — and how constrained worship leaders feel by their choice. Many churches begin singing…
N.Y. court reverses marriage ruling, as gay-rights activists sue in Iowa
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A New York state appeals court has overturned a lower court's ruling in favor of gay marriage. Meanwhile, the effort to secure the right to marry has expanded to Iowa's courts. A five-judge panel of the New…
Ministries around the world draw attention of Fellowship
In the hills of northern Thailand, there is agricultural innovation among marginalized hill tribes. Progress is occurring with Bible translation among the Romany in Europe. Relief efforts bring care to victims of hurricanes, tsunamis and other catastrophic events. Each of these…
Church & People News for December 15, 2005
Christmas Music & Drama Beaver Dam Church, Troy; “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Bethel Church, Salem; “The Love, Joy and Laughter of Christmas,” Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Biltmore Church, Glen Allen; “Star of…
Is there a ‘war on Christmas’?
Another View for December 15, 2005 By Brent Walker Baptist Joint Committee Are “Christian haters” and “professional atheists” engaged in an all-out war on Christmas, as FOX News' anchor John Gibson claims? I don't think so-unless one is prepared to…
Whither the ‘war on Christmas’?
Speaking and listening
Editorial for December 15, 2005 By Jim White Have you noticed that everybody seems to feel complete freedom to speak for God? Of course there are Baptist preachers who have been gifted by the Spirit and called by the Lord…
Spirit of Lottie Moon
Heritage Column for December 15, 2005 By Fred Anderson ‘Tis the season for gift-giving, mistletoe and Lottie Moon. It is time for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, which supports missionary work around the world. Today her spirit still lives in…
Classified Ads for December 15, 2005
MINISTER OF YOUTH: Church in Southeastern Virginia is seeking an experienced Minister of Youth. Applicant must have seminary degree and be led by the Lord to work with youth grades 6-12. Please send résumé to Attn: Personnel Committee, Great Bridge…
No word from captors on Baptist, 3 other Christian hostages in Iraq
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Militants threatening to execute a British Baptist and three other Christian hostages by Dec. 10 had conveyed no word of their captives' fate as of the afternoon of Dec. 12, according to multiple news reports. That left…
Rappahannock Baptists wish a ‘beary’ Christmas to children along the stricken Gu
Cover Story for December 15, 2005 Christmas will be a little merrier this year for some residents of the Gulf Coast, thanks to churches in the Rappahanock Baptist Association. More than 3,000 teddy bears, beanie babies and other stuffed animals…