By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD – Nicole Wall and her family have experienced their fair share of tragedy, including damage to their home caused by the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. But they also have been blessed beyond measure, evidenced most recently when their son, Noah, was baptized seven months after 36 inches of rain damaged their home church, Woodland Baptist Church in Springfield. The family returned to the area after the record August 2016 flood so they could be a part of the revitalization of the community. “We are thankful God has allowed us to be a part of the rebuilding process,” Wall said. “For us, because we had already been through a flood back in 2005, we were more burdened for them and wanted to help. It’s been neat being back with family and seeing the community come back up.” The March 5th baptism of Noah – who publicly professed Christ as Lord last year – signified his rebirth, but also represented something of a renewal for the congregation, where Nicole and her husband were members of the youth group, and, where they were married. Combined with a string of other baptisms, it is a sign the evangelistic nature of the church is being restored. REGAINING MOMENTUM Woodland … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Obamas receive reported $65 million twin book deals, former president takes $400,000 speaking fee
West Virginia governor signs ‘parents’ right to know’ act to prevent sexual predators from forcing abortions on minors
Kentucky governor approves Bible electives in public schools
Georgia Gwinnett College says preaching the Gospel is ‘fighting words’
Australian newspaper reveals documents showing Facebook targets vulnerable teens
1 in 8 California school children have an undocumented parent
Protesters throw firebombs at police in Paris
One dead, three injured in stabbing at University of Texas
Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields to keynote LC’s spring commencement
By Norm Miller, LC News PINEVILLE (LCNews) - Louisiana College President Rick Brewer has invited Mayor Clarence R. Fields as keynote speaker for the college’s 162nd commencement ceremony. Louisiana College expects to confer degrees upon 121 graduates. Because of the ongoing remodeling of LC’s Guinn Auditorium, the May 6 ticketed commencement service will be held at 10 a.m. at Alexandria’s Calvary Baptist Church located at 5011 Jackson Street. “Louisiana College is deeply pleased to have Mayor Fields address our graduates and their guests,” Brewer said. “He exemplifies the kind of leader that every graduate should emulate. Mayor Fields is a sincere and responsible civil servant, and is one whose Christian faith is evident in his daily life. He epitomizes the result of our vision of preparing graduates and transforming lives.” LC will livestream the event on this website: www.lacollege.edu … [Read more...]