The American Family Association of Michigan has announced it will redeem - in cash - phony $5 bills a pro-homosexuality group plans to distribute to the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays of Genesee County have vowed to distribute "phony $5 bills" in a campaign against the Salvation Army. The fake bills will be dropped in charity kettles across the state of Michigan, said Mary Scholl, the organizations president. The American Family Association of Michigan has announced it will redeem - in cash - phony $5 bills a pro-homosexuality group plans to distribute to the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays of Genesee County have vowed to distribute "phony $5 bills" in a campaign against the Salvation Army. The fake bills will be dropped in charity kettles across the state of Michigan, said Mary Scholl, the organizations president. "It is to let the Salvation Army know that their policies (against homosexuality) are unacceptable and that we will donate to other organizations instead," Scholl explained. "We want to let them know that their policies are hurtful to our … [Read more...]
Where can one turn? Listen… remember.. understand
The tire needed changing - that night, so the man could leave on a trip the next morning. However, it was too late to go to any of the usual tire outlets. This was going to be a problem it seemed. The man decided to opt for a used tire. After all, there was a service station up the road that he thought sold used tires. He was right. The tire needed changing - that night, so the man could leave on a trip the next morning. However, it was too late to go to any of the usual tire outlets. This was going to be a problem it seemed. The man decided to opt for a used tire. After all, there was a service station up the road that he thought sold used tires. He was right. The one-man station had about two dozen used tires - including one in the size he needed. It looked good. "Ill take it," he told the station operator. "I have the old tire and rim in the back of the truck. Let me get it." By the time the man returned, the station operator was busy with another customer. The man carried the tire into the station bay and lifted it onto the tire machine. The station operator walked by to get something … [Read more...]
‘Silent Night’ – the song that stopped a war
When World War I erupted in 1914 to launch the first great European war of the 20th century, soldiers on both sides were assured they would be home by Christmas to celebrate victory. That prediction proved to be false. When World War I erupted in 1914 to launch the first great European war of the 20th century, soldiers on both sides were assured they would be home by Christmas to celebrate victory. That prediction proved to be false. The men on the fronts did not get home for Christmas as the war dragged on for four years. During that time, some 8,500,000 men were killed, with hundreds of thousands more dying from injuries. The "war to end all wars" took a horrific human toll and transformed Europe. However, on Christmas Eve in December 1914, one of the most unusual events recorded in military history took place on the Western front. On the night of Dec. 24, the weather abruptly turned cold, freezing the water and slush of the trenches in which the men in both armies bunkered. On the German side, soldiers began lighting candles. British sentries soon reported back to commanding officers that there seemed to be small lights … [Read more...]
The circumstances of life – ‘the center cannot hold’
He was driving home from work early one evening - and most definitely was not in a good mood. The radio was reporting on the ongoing war on terrorism and the continuing fallout of the September 11 attacks on America. He was driving home from work early one evening - and most definitely was not in a good mood. The radio was reporting on the ongoing war on terrorism and the continuing fallout of the September 11 attacks on America. However, the words were background as his mind mulled the report from the mechanic - and the high repair bill he faced. He shook his head at the timing - just a matter of days before Christmas. A light turned green, and he fell in behind a van with large, celebratory writing across the back window. Newlyweds, he figured. Wrong. "Just divorced," the writing proclaimed. "Congratulate me." Smiley faces were drawn in each corner of the window. He found himself shaking his head in disbelieving amazement. Then, his cell phone rang. It was his wife - with bad news. Her office had downsized. She was out of a job, effective … [Read more...]
Evangelism Conference
The 2002 Louisiana Baptist Evangelism Conference has been scheduled for January 28-29 at Louisiana College in Pineville. The theme of the conference is "Touching Heaven, Changing Lives. The theme is based on the scripture passage in Habbakuk 3:2, which reads: "I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew then in our day." The 2002 Louisiana Baptist Evangelism Conference has been scheduled for January 28-29 at Louisiana College in Pineville. The theme of the conference is "Touching Heaven, Changing Lives. The theme is based on the scripture passage in Habbakuk 3:2, which reads: "I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew then in our day." Organizers are characterizing the two-day gathering as a prayer and spiritual awakening conference. A host of speakers are scheduled, as well as a presentation of the "Experiencing God - The Musical" by a statewide mass choir during the final conference session. The conference is set to begin on Monday at 1:15 p.m., with another session set for 6:15 p.m. On Tuesday, three sessions are planned - at 8:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Lodging is available at several area motels, including: Best Western Inn & Suites. $58. 2720 West … [Read more...]
Would Christmas be full of wonder if Christ were not divine?
"Even if you do not believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, Christmas is still a wonderful time of year," said Garrison Keillor, host/writer/producer of Prairie Home Companion on Public Broadcast Radio. The remarks made during his monologue on Lake Wobegon, his mythical hometown, grabbed my thinking driving down the interstate last Saturday night. "Even if you do not believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, Christmas is still a wonderful time of year," said Garrison Keillor, host/writer/producer of Prairie Home Companion on Public Broadcast Radio. The remarks made during his monologue on Lake Wobegon, his mythical hometown, grabbed my thinking driving down the interstate last Saturday night. Is that true? If it is true, why is it true? Christmas is a wonderful time of year, except for those with psychological wounds or scars associated with the major components of Christmas that interfere with the experience for them. But if Christ were not divine, would there be a Christmas? Would we celebrate the birth of a person, who, if he were not divine, was certainly delusional? If he were not divine, would his disciples have been martyrs to keep His message alive? There are easier ways of starting a religion or a … [Read more...]
Seminary program offers senior adults a chance to ‘makeover’ New Orleans
When Mary Kay beauty consultant Bobbie Hardin did a makeover on a homeless woman at the Brantley Baptist Center in New Orleans, the young woman could hardly believe her eyes. She broke out crying, saying, "I have never looked so beautiful." When Mary Kay beauty consultant Bobbie Hardin did a makeover on a homeless woman at the Brantley Baptist Center in New Orleans, the young woman could hardly believe her eyes. She broke out crying, saying, "I have never looked so beautiful." Looking closer into the mirror, she exclaimed, "You cant see my scars." Excited about the womans response, Hardin took the opportunity to share about Jesus with her new client. "Make-up can hide the scars on the outside, but only Jesus can heal the scars on the inside," the beauty consultant of 29 years told the woman. It was a message Hardin had come to New Orleans to deliver. Along with 17 other senior adults from Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado, Ark., Hardin was participating in hands-on ministry sponsored by the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminarys Senior Adult MissionLab. The MissionLab offers custom-tailored programs matching the needs and abilities … [Read more...]
Call to total faith
During their annual state celebration, Louisiana Baptist young people were challenged to focus on God - and God alone The reality of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States - and the reality of Gods call to a life of total faith were brought home to thousands of Louisiana Baptist youth last month. During their annual state celebration, Louisiana Baptist young people were challenged to focus on God - and God alone The reality of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States - and the reality of Gods call to a life of total faith were brought home to thousands of Louisiana Baptist youth last month. High school senior Freeman Field told young people attending the annual Louisiana Baptist Youth Evangelism Celebration how he watched the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York from his school three blocks away. In turn, speaker James Darby of Prairieville reminded youth that in such an uncertain world, only one thing matters. "The Word of God - its time we get to know it, ..." he emphasized in one of his addresses at the annual conference in Alexandria. "Heaven and earth are going to pass away, and the only thing thats … [Read more...]
Newspaper board affirms 2000 Baptist Faith and Message
Louisiana Baptist Message trustees voted overwhelmingly to affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message last week. Trustees voted 10-1 to affirm the statement of belief, adopted last year by the Southern Baptist Convention. Louisiana Baptist Message trustees voted overwhelmingly to affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message last week. Trustees voted 10-1 to affirm the statement of belief, adopted last year by the Southern Baptist Convention. The 2000 statement has been a source of debate, with some objecting to changes that were made from the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. Nevertheless, many state conventions have followed the Southern Baptist Conventions lead on the matter. Indeed, Louisiana Baptists affirmed the 2000 document as their convention statement of faith during last years annual meeting. Messengers affirmed the 2000 document on a vote of 1,112 (56.4 percent) to 860 (43.6 percent). The Baptist Message vote was not that close, as trustees dealt with the issue during a regularly scheduled meeting that featured routine business. Initially, Glenn Price of DeQuincy sought to amend a covenant statement adopted by Baptist … [Read more...]
Weekly Announcements
For the week of December 13, 2001 Anniversaries LIVONIA - First church: Don Perkins, ten years as pastor. JONESVILLE - Utility church: James Foster five years as pastor. Ordinations CHOUDRANT - New Hope church: John Allen to deacons ministry; Dwayne L. Monk, pastor. Retirements MANSFIELD - First church: William T. Crosby retiring as pastor after 23 years; effective Dec. 31. Ministers Needed EROS - Clark Springs church: pastor; send resume to 139 Clark Springs Road, Eros, LA 71238-7215; Attn: A. Foster or J. Wood. EROS - Oak Grove church: music director; part-time; call (318) 249-4282 or send resume to: Oak Grove Baptist Church, 219 Crowell Rd., Eros, LA 71238, Attn: Leslie Ingram. NEW ROADS - First church: minister of music and education; full-time position; send resume to: New Roads First Baptist Church, Attn: Search Committee, 824 West ºMain Street, New Roads, LA 70760. Available SAREPTA - Wade Allen; available for supply or pastorate; call (318) 847-4776 or email rwa4jc@cbt.net for more information. Staff Changes Pastors SHREVEPORT - Marty Wright to Pinecroft church from Ebenezer church in Jonesboro. JENA - Scotty … [Read more...]
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