The Christmas tree is up and lit at Christ Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga., and Rusty Edwards just can't wait to sing a few lines of O Little Town of Bethlehem, his favorite Christmas song. But the liturgical calendar, which…
Warren hosts AIDS event to reverse neglect
The pastor at the Southern Baptist Convention’s largest church used a conference timed to conclude on World AIDS Day to announce a new commitment to caring for the millions of people infected with HIV and AIDS. Rick Warren, pastor of…
Volunteers assist flooded Baptist church
Hundreds of volunteers swarmed over a wrecked church deep in New Orleans’ flood zone Dec. 3, hoping to start its healing and that of the desolate neighborhood beyond with a furious outpouring of free labor. By some counts, nearly 1,000…
Christmas on a Sunday? What’s a church to do?
Bob Allen EthicsDaily.com Rather than singing O Come All Ye Faithful on Dec. 25, some mega-churches this year are opting instead for I'll Be Home for Christmas. Because Christmas this year falls on a Sunday, some of America's prominent evangelical…
Of fear and faith
Editorial for December 22, 2005 By Jim White What is your favorite Christmas phrase? If the reaction to Wal-Mart's plan to wish us a “Happy Holiday” this season is any indication, “Merry Christmas!” must be the expression of choice. I…
Letters for December 22, 2005
Immoral system of death I would like to applaud Daniel Bagby for writing “Re-examining capital punishment” [Herald, Oct. 27]. As a Baptist and a field organizer with People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, it was very encouraging to see…
The best gifts
Heritage Column for December 22, 2005 By Fred Anderson “For God so loved the world that he gave…” During this season we have decorated our Christmas tree with some of the many ornaments which we have been accumulating over the…
1st woman ordained in SBC church dies
Addie Elizabeth Davis, the first woman ordained by a Southern Baptist congregation, died Dec. 3, in her hometown of Covington, Va., after a brief illness. She was 88. Her ordination to the gospel ministry by Watts Street Baptist Church in…
Christian network schedules workshop
The Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network announces a workshop entitled “The Time of Your Life.” Facilitated by Bob and Judy Hetherington from the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, laypersons and ministers can learn practical keys for using time wisely in order…
21-C to feature Lead like Jesus event
By Betty Surrency Lead Like Jesus To be or to do? That is the question! Lead Like Jesus believes that anytime, anyone influences the thoughts, actions or behaviors of another that they are engaging in leadership. So as a parent…
Heritage essay contest reminder
The Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies reminds high school juniors and seniors from Virginia Baptist churches of its Roots and Wings Young Scholars Essay Contest. The essay topic combines the Center’s dual purpose of remembering the past and imagining…
Classified Ads for December 22, 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…