As the nation struggles to recover from the nightmare of recent terrorist attacks, some Muslim leaders are voicing fears about a possible revival of anti-Muslim sentiment in the nation. They have good reason, with evidence mounting that an Islamic faction was behind the recent attacks and reports of violence against Muslims living in the United States already making news. As the nation struggles to recover from the nightmare of recent terrorist attacks, some Muslim leaders are voicing fears about a possible revival of anti-Muslim sentiment in the nation. They have good reason, with evidence mounting that an Islamic faction was behind the recent attacks and reports of violence against Muslims living in the United States already making news. However, the extremists who launched the recent attacks on the United States are not typical of the worlds 1.2 billion Muslims, Southern Baptist missionaries insist. Indeed, most of those Islam adherents are as outraged over the attacks as anyone, missionaries say. In turn, they urge Christians not to succumb to any anti-Muslim hysteria inspired by the attacks. Television news programs have replayed footage of some … [Read more...]
Attack aftermath article 2
David Winfrey Kentucky Western Recorder Be it the chaplain in Manhattan, the pastor in Pittsburgh or the farmer in Kentucky, Christians across the country searched for answers to explain what happened September 11 and to offer a God-centered response. From the Oval Office to the pulpit, one word came up consistently to describe the recent terrorist attacks - evil. Be it the chaplain in Manhattan, the pastor in Pittsburgh or the farmer in Kentucky, Christians across the country searched for answers to explain what happened September 11 and to offer a God-centered response. From the Oval Office to the pulpit, one word came up consistently to describe the recent terrorist attacks - evil. Charting a Christian response to such evil requires prayer, pause and purpose, observers emphasize. "You have what Paul called the mystery of iniquity, and evil is there," said Henlee Barnette, professor emeritus of Christian ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "Its everywhere, and the challenge to the Christian is to respond in an intelligent, reasonable way to evil in his or her own life, in the lives of others and in the life of our … [Read more...]
Attack aftermath
In the hours after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the Pentagon, a Baptist chaplain moved among the injured, offering prayers and words of comfort to the hurting. As he did so, it dawned on Brigadier General Charles Baldwin that a 20-minute coffee break and Gods grace were all that kept him from being a victim. In the hours after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the Pentagon, a Baptist chaplain moved among the injured, offering prayers and words of comfort to the hurting. As he did so, it dawned on Brigadier General Charles Baldwin that a 20-minute coffee break and Gods grace were all that kept him from being a victim. Baldwin is deputy chief of the United States Air Force chaplain service. He was in a basement cafeteria at the Pentagon at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 11. He planned to enjoy a cup of coffee and a few minutes of quiet between morning meetings. "I had just paid for my (coffee) when somebody came in and said, Weve been bombed," Baldwin said. "Had it been 20 minutes later, I would have been on the fifth floor of the opposite side of the building, where the plane crashed." Baldwins story is echoed by hundreds of others in the days after the terrorist attack … [Read more...]
Weekly Announcements
For the week of 27 September 2001 Potpourri DEQUINCY - New Hope church: "We Serve a Mighty God" Bible conference; Oct. 8, 1:45 p.m.; Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m.; Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m.; Bob Pitman, Herb Reavis, Jerry Spencer and Don Wilton, speakers; Charles Billingsley, Michael Combs and the Reggie Saddler Family, music; Bill Britt, Carl Carrigan, Harold Danley, Wayne DuBose, Gary Hanberry, Reggie Hanberry, Lyndon Longoria, Jim McNiel and Wayne Squyers also speaking; Glenn Price, worship leader; no charge; for information and registration, call (337) 786-7520; Jerry W. Chaddick, pastor. MORGAN CITY - Bayou Vista church: Gulf Coast Association annual meeting; Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.; Charles Gilder, pastor. NEW ORLEANS - Oak Park church: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Assistant Professor Leo Day presents worship service through song: Sept. 30, 6 p.m. Paul Brady, pastor. Anniversaries OAKDALE - Trinity church: 50th anniversary/homecoming; former pastors and music leaders, Oct. 6, 6 p.m.; Oct. 7; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Lamar Skinner, speaker; Ted Bertrand, music; dinner to follow; Tony Robinson, pastor. GRACEVILLE, Fla. - J. W. Lee, former La. … [Read more...]
Rain, rain will not go away, and the grass continues to grow
I want to cut it. My neighbors want me to cut it. The city wants me to cut it. I cannot cut it. Rain is wonderful and there has been an abundance of wonderful the last few weeks. "Kisatchie National Forest" signs in Central Louisiana are changing to "Kisatchie National Rain Forest." We now have more mushrooms than palmettos. I want to cut it. My neighbors want me to cut it. The city wants me to cut it. I cannot cut it. Rain is wonderful and there has been an abundance of wonderful the last few weeks. "Kisatchie National Forest" signs in Central Louisiana are changing to "Kisatchie National Rain Forest." We now have more mushrooms than palmettos. I do not question the abundance of rain. I remember the farmer during my childhood in our church who said, "Rain is in the hands of the Lord. I can do with too much better than I can do with too little." Daily rain causes grass to grow and keeps the mower quiet. During those rare dry spots, we are out of town. A farmer stops by and asks, "Like for me to bale your hay? Probably can get a couple of bales from the front and six or eight off the back." Neighbors begin to point and stare as they drive by. … [Read more...]