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…
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…
Virginia church ranks 2nd in gifts
Clifton Baptist Church in Clifton ranked second among Southern Baptist Convention churches in per capita giving to the 2004 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, collected by the SBC's International Mission Board. Clifton Church recorded 15 members collecting $24,966.87. Their per capita…