Iindex.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133). Survivors watched helplessly from a distance as their homes and churches burned. The most recent attacks were in reaction to the murders by suspected Maoists of a Hindu Leader Laxmananda Saraswati and four of his disciples on Aug. 21….
EDITORIAL: Elsie evangelism
I read the 23rd Palm from her worn Bible and after making preliminary remarks, I sat down, as the family had requested. They had asked that friends and family members be allowed to share their thoughts. I would conclude the…
EDITORIAL: Pewboy gets the message
Pewboy is in the driveway washing the mud off his pickup while Altarego witnesses the transformation from the shade. He is trying unsuccessfully to ignore the chatter of his companion. Pewboy is quite impressed that the South Carolina legislature unanimously…
Pastors’ challenges differ by region, speakers say
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (ABP) — Global Baptist pastors' problems are as different as the countries and regions in which they minister, according to speakers at the July 21-24 Baptist World Alliance annual gathering in Prague. Over the past year, the…
Rejected ministers find acceptance and help
RICHMOND — Statistically, a pastor stands a better chance of being fired than a coach in the National Football League. Charles Chandler, executive director of the Ministering to Ministers Foundation, reports more than 20 percent of all pastors will be…
Virginia Baptists hammer home the blessings
Led by Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia, participants in the MC2 conference at Eagle Eyrie joined churches and community members in building a complete, five-bedroom house in just one week. Called a “Blessing Blitz” the accomplishment is all the more…
Eagle Eyrie dedicates new swimming pool
LYNCHBURG — Beautiful and inviting, Eagle Eyrie's new swimming pool was dedicated in a brief ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, July 15. Photo by Jim White Eagle Eyrie's new pool was filled with swimmers following its dedication July 15. Both children…
EDITORIAL: Aunt Ida meets a hard Baptist
Dear Jimmy, Well, I've about worn out both of your Uncle Orley's ears with my grumblin' so I've decided to write you. At least you have the opportunity to stop readin' if you want to. Your poor uncle probably could…
High Hills woman completes 50th consecutive year at Eagle Eyrie
For 50 consecutive years, Dorothy Hall has made a mid-summer trek up the mountain to spend a week at Eagle Eyrie. She first came in 1959 to attend Training Union week. “My mother-in-law, Grandma Hall, came to cook for Mr….