ALEXANDRIA (BP) – Louisiana Baptist Convention officials recently opened an envelope filled with $854 cash. Receiving cash in an envelope is not that uncommon for non-profit ministries such as the LBC. However, this money was extraordinary. By John Yeats LBC Communications ALEXANDRIA (BP) – Louisiana Baptist Convention officials recently opened an envelope filled with $854 cash. Receiving cash in an envelope is not that uncommon for non-profit ministries such as the LBC. However, this money was extraordinary. The cash was an offering from several citizens who live in a community on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, a region decimated by the Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami that claimed an estimated 300,000 lives worldwide. Twenty men from this area of the world, where the average monthly income is around $100, reached deep into their shallow but generous pockets to send aid to Louisiana, which they heard was hit by Hurricane Katrina. During the tsunami disaster, these 20 men experienced first-hand not only the tragedy of the natural disaster but also the help of Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers from several state conventions. Teams from Louisiana traveled to the tsunami-stricken area to help … [Read more...]
Legislature considers moral issues
Intercessors for Louisiana support: Intercessors for Louisiana support: HB 860, Rep. Alexander – lengthens the waiting period before a divorce is granted. Passed out of the House Civil Law Committee and now heads to the House Floor. SB 476, Sen. Cain – allows for the display of America’s important founding documents in government buildings in Louisiana. It was passed by the Senate and heads to a House Committee. HB 421, Rep. Burrell – amends the definition of “material that is harmful to minors” to include video games. HB 254, Rep. Crowe – prohibits selling violent and sexually explicit video games to minors. SB 33, Sen. Nevers – the abortion ban bill; was to be heard in the House Committee of Criminal Justice on May 17 in House Committee Room 6. HB 582, Rep. Crowe – amends Woman’s Right to Know to provide for informing woman that baby will feel pain due to abortion. SB 675, Sen. Malone – allows citizens of Bossier Parish to have a referendum election on the operation of truck stop casinos. Intercessors for Louisiana oppose: HB 853, Rep. LaFonta – prohibits discrimination based on perceived “sexual orientation.” This bill would give special protection status to a group of people based on … [Read more...]
North Dakota church baptizes 16 in one day
HAZEN, N.D. (BP – The challenge to witness to, win and baptize 1 million people in the Southern Baptist Convention this year has reached even to rural North Dakota, where residents’ Catholic and Lutheran backgrounds present an additional challenge to communicating the importance of believer’s baptism. By Erin Roach Baptist Press HAZEN, N.D. (BP) – The challenge to witness to, win and baptize 1 million people in the Southern Baptist Convention this year has reached even to rural North Dakota, where residents’ Catholic and Lutheran backgrounds present an additional challenge to communicating the importance of believer’s baptism. Bob Pittman, pastor of Hazen Christian Fellowship in Hazen, N.D., said his congregation wanted to do their part when SBC President Bobby Welch launched the ‘Everyone Can! Kingdom Challenge’ for evangelism last June. Never mind their size, and never mind their location. “We wanted to do what we could,” Pittman told Baptist Press. “We’re just a small church in the convention, but every church counts, I think. As each one of us, small or large, is willing to do our part, then we can do what he has asked us to do. I think it’s a real challenge, and we’re trying to step up to the … [Read more...]
Page throws hat in ring for SBC president’s role
TAYLORS, S.C. (BP)--South Carolina pastor Frank Page confirmed May 19 he will allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention to set forth a choice in cooperative missions methodology. By Baptist Press Staff TAYLORS, S.C. (BP) – South Carolina pastor Frank Page confirmed May 19 he will allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention to set forth a choice in cooperative missions methodology. “It is so,” the Greensboro, N.C., native told Baptist Press. “I can certainly confirm that I am going to allow my name to be recommended in Greensboro,” where the SBC’s June 13-14 annual meeting will be held. Page joins Arkansas pastor Ronnie Floyd in, now, a two-man contest for the convention presidency. Asked his reasons for entering the race, Page said,”Obviously, number one, is, I have a peace from the Lord about it, that I have been seeking and did not have until this morning, that it was OK [to be a nominee].” Second, he said,”I think it is healthy for our convention to have a choice.... “It is [a choice] about methodology,” Page said. “I just believe that it’s time for people to not only say they support the work … [Read more...]
SBC briefs
Week of May 22, 2006 Luter to speak at SBC annual meeting GREENSBORO, N.C. – Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, is among several Louisianians scheduled to appear on the program at this year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C. Luter will deliver his message at approximately 2:40 p.m. on June 13. His wife, Elizabeth, is scheduled to lead the convention in prayer before the sermon. Also on the program is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley Jr., who will report on the school’s progress nearly 10 months after Hurricane Katrina heavily damaged parts of the campus last summer. Kelley will deliver the seminary report at 10:35 a.m. on June 13. Other Louisiana Baptist personalities scheduled to appear on the program include Lonnie Tucker, pastor of Still Water Baptist Church in Covington, who will lead the messengers in prayer at 6:45 p.m. on June 13; and T.C. French, pastor of Jefferson Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, who will present the SBC Committee on Resolutions report at 9:10 a.m. on June 14. Baylor study finds casinos increase crime WASHINGTON (BP) – The Washington Post took note of a study by Earl L. … [Read more...]
Weekly announcements
Week of May 22, 2006 By Rhonda Havens Section Editor Potpourri WINNFIELD – Bethlehem church: “The Sweet Fragrance of Christ” ladies conference; June 10, registration at 5:45 p.m.; Tracy Orr, musical guest; free admission/supper provided; call Beverly Morrow at (318) 259-2162 to register by June 1; Wayne Morrow, pastor. WOODWORTH – First church: Jamie Womack, guest speaker; May 28, 10:45 a.m.; Randy Ellis, pastor. Youth LAKE CHARLES – Sale Street church: Christ United Methodist Youth Choir, from College Station, Texas, in concert; May 28, 6:30 p.m.; Eddie Simmons, pastor. Revival FERRIDAY – Lake St. John Community church: May 28, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; May 29-31, 7 p.m.; Scotty McDowell, chalk art evangelist; Glen and Brenda Roberts, music; special musical guests will be featured each evening at 6 p.m., they are as follows: Sunday – Glen and Brenda Roberts, Monday – Brad Mount, Tuesday – Jack Cane and Wednesday – Fulton McGraw; Karl Wilson, pastor. Homecomings CROWVILLE – First church: June 4, 10:30 a.m. with dinner on the grounds to follow; Angelyn Ward, music; Oda “Tuck” Roberts, guest speaker. NOBLE – Shady Grove church: 60th; June 4, 10:30 a.m.; Don Hagar Sr., pastor. WILDSVILLE – … [Read more...]
Hotshot journalist summers in Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA – A senior journalism student from Oklahoma Baptist University has joined the Message staff for the summer. By Baptist Message Staff ALEXANDRIA – A senior journalism student from Oklahoma Baptist University has joined the Message staff for the summer. Amy Adams of Topeka, Kansas, will travel the state on assignment, Editor Kelly Boggs said. “We’re excited to bring Amy on staff,” Boggs said. “She got our interest when she gave journalistic reasons for wanting to come to Louisiana.” Adams said, “I want to see first hand and report what Louisiana Southern Baptists are doing in their everyday business and to help rebuild all the communities that were destroyed by hurricanes Rita and Katrina.” … [Read more...]
Bivocational ministers ask NAMB to fund office
PICAYUNE, Miss. — The Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association is asking the North American Mission Board to fund an office of bivocational ministry, and will submit the proposal to messengers attending the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in June in Greensboro, N.C. By Connie Davis and William Perkins For Baptist Press PICAYUNE, Miss. — The Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association is asking the North American Mission Board to fund an office of bivocational ministry, and will submit the proposal to messengers attending the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in June in Greensboro, N.C. The resolution, which was approved unanimously by bivocational ministers attending the organization’s May 5-6 meeting near Picayune, has been delivered to the NAMB board of trustees and SBC Executive Committee members. The meeting was held at the campground of Pearl River Baptist Association and drew about 100 ministers. The resolution noted “bivocationally-led existing churches baptize more new believers per 100 members than churches led by full-compensated pastors.” It was presented by Dale Holloway, bivocational consultant of the Mississippi Baptist Convention … [Read more...]
NOBTS surfaces for graduation
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – It would be difficult to overstate the importance of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s 88th commencement exercise May 13. The ceremony not only marked the first graduation on the main campus since Hurricane Katrina, it served as a joyous testimony of God’s grace and provision. By Gary D. Myers NOBTS public relations NEW ORLEANS (BP) – It would be difficult to overstate the importance of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s 88th commencement exercise May 13. The ceremony not only marked the first graduation on the main campus since Hurricane Katrina, it served as a joyous testimony of God’s grace and provision. “Hearing the stories of what God has done to see everybody through is just a reminder that there isn’t a circumstance in which God cannot work,” NOBTS President Chuck Kelley said following the service. “There is no heartbreak so great that God cannot mend and heal and we’re celebrating that mending and healing today.” Once again the campus teemed with activity as graduates and their families packed Leavell Chapel. The pain and hardship of the last nine months was softened with joy and thankfulness. A total of 241 certificates and degrees were awarded to the … [Read more...]
McInnis again garners golf grand championship award
“Great place to play golf and one of the best courses in the state” was the sentiment expressed by participants of the spring Baptist Golf Fellowship Tournament. The course received rave reviews from its 84 participants. By Joanne Brechtel Staff Writer “Great place to play golf and one of the best courses in the state” was the sentiment expressed by participants of the spring Baptist Golf Fellowship Tournament. The course received rave reviews from its 84 participants. “The tournament attracts all levels of golfers from high-handicappers to more accomplished players, and one pro,” Message Editor Kelly Boggs said. He noted there are championship and five flights for ministers and championship and four flights for laymen during medalist play on the first day of the two-day tournament. Although there was a possibility of threatening weather, those who observed the golfers gathering at the course around noon on Monday only saw the distinct blend of delicious casual humor and gumbo of personalities ready to embark. Carts were being readied, practice shots taken and sustenance for the trip consumed. Some players had impressive credentials and others not so impressive, but it wasn’t to be a trip where … [Read more...]
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