Editorial for August 25, 2005 By Jim White The issue of money has always been a problem for me. Usually the problem seems to be in not having enough of it. They say money talks. This must be true because…
Temple of Peace
Heritage Column for August 25, 2005 By Fred Anderson HAWARDEN, Wales – I recently experienced a week in a private residential library in north Wales near Chester, England. When I entered the library's inner sanctum, I greeted the library assistant…
Church and People News for August 25, 3005
Staff Changes Cecil Sherman, to Chamberlayne Church, Richmond, as interim pastor. Gary Poff, to Angels Rest Fellowship, Pearisburg, as interim pastor. Nelson Taylor, to Central Church, Richmond, as minister of music, effective Sept. 4. Phil Howard, to Richland Church, Hartwood,…
Letters for August 25, 2005
Cheers As I read John Upton's article “The Necessity of Diversity” (Herald, Aug. 11) I felt like standing on a chair and cheering! If it was up to me, he would win the Nobel Peace Prize or some other equally…
Basketball with a purpose: Oak Hill shines on the court
By Robert O'Brien Oak Hill Academy offers more than basketball-but basketball success at the small Baptist academy has been sensational. Since Steve Smith took over as head coach in 1985, he has compiled 604 wins and only 38 losses against…
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Church & People News for August 18, 2005
Staff Changes Dave Holladay, to Floyd Church, Floyd, as pastor. Bill Kittle, to Rock Hill Church, Stafford, as pastor. Mark Hornsby, to Loch Lomond Church, Manassas, as pastor. Mark Flores, to Mount Hermon Church, Bedford, as pastor. Mickey Ryan, to…
A necessary evil is still evil
Editorial for August 18, 2005 By Jim White Every payday the vignette replayed itself. About 2 a.m. Kenny, a fellow Marine, would shake me awake. By this time, he had had sufficient time to move from bar to bar getting…
Gone to America
Heritage Column for August 18, 2005 By Fred Anderson OXFORD, England – At nearly 400 years as a permanent settlement, Virginia has been through many epochs in its growth and development. When Virginia was young, say 100 years old, Baptist…