(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…
‘Angel Breakfast’ unique opportunity for children, grandparents at Christmas
BATESVILLE, Ark. (ABP) — Kinley Stevens, 2, couldn't wait to go Christmas shopping for her mom, dad, sister and even her dog, Ace. But the experience would be far from typical as she and her grandmother, Pearline Mohlke, would go…
Mercer, Georgia Baptist Convention come to terms on ending relationship
ATLANTA (ABP) — Mercer University and the Georgia Baptist Convention have agreed to terms that will end their 172-year-old relationship. The convention will end funding of the school after 2007, but Mercer will get control of trustee elections and all…
While megachurches cancel worship, others adjust Christmas schedules
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — While some high-profile evangelical churches around the country are canceling their usual worship services since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, many more are carrying on — though sometimes on modified schedules. Leaders of the…
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…
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…
Advent: Week Four
Devotionals for December 15, 2005 By Connie White Member, First Baptist Church, Newport News Editor's note: As the Christmas season approaches, we offer the following daily devotional thoughts. Week Four: Love December 18 And the Holy Spirit descended on him…
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…