Louisiana Baptist Convention President Tommy French has urged persons to "express the compassion of Jesus Christ" in the wake of recent terrorist attacks on America. Louisiana Baptist Convention President Tommy French has urged persons to "express the compassion of Jesus Christ" in the wake of recent terrorist attacks on America. French made the plea in an open letter to Louisiana Baptists. French is pastor at Jefferson Baptist Church in Baton Rouge and is completing his second term as convention president. His letter reads: "Many Louisiana Baptists have called, asking what they can do to assist in the disaster relief recovery efforts created by the tragic terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington, D.C. "I spoke with Dr. Bob Reccord, president of the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board. He reported to me that the Southern Baptist presence at disaster sites in New York City and Washington, D.C., is everywhere. Southern Baptists have sent hundreds of chaplains to counsel and comfort the families of the victims of the Attack on America. Our disaster vans are working around the clock in preparing food for the rescue workers and others involved in … [Read more...]
Quitman church marks 100th anniversary
Quitman First Baptist Church recently marked its centennial year, celebrating 100 years of ministry within and beyond the Louisiana community. Quitman First Baptist Church recently marked its centennial year, celebrating 100 years of ministry within and beyond the Louisiana community. Church members marked the 100th anniversary of the church during September 9 activities that focused on the theme, "Crown of Rejoicing Celebration." The days services included special music by the Kings Messengers quartet, a reading of the church history and remembrances from a trio of former pastors on hand for the events - C.C. Milstead of Ruston, Paul Johnson of El Dorado, Ark., and Lowell Reichardt of Florien. Milstead was the 15th pastor of the church and served from 1946-53. Johnson served as the 18th pastor of the congregation from 1964-65. Reichardt was the 23rd pastor in 1972-78. During centennial services, current Pastor Donald Rudd based his anniversary message on 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, which speaks of the hope and glory of the Christian church and its members. Quitman First Baptist Church was established on September 1, 1901. Many of the records from the … [Read more...]
Terrorists not typical of Muslims, observers insist
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...]
It is raining newspapers around here, or was praise overdone?
My friend was able to step out of his garage and pick up his morning newspaper. The walk was so short he often took the few steps quickly, in his pajamas, or . . My friend was able to step out of his garage and pick up his morning newspaper. The walk was so short he often took the few steps quickly, in his pajamas, or . . . That moment of mischievousness thrilled the little boy that dwells inside every man, even when he hits middle-age. Then he moved. He built a new home for his family and it is nice, but the driveway is long and winding. The newspaper is dropped at the junction of the street and the drive so the morning newspaper is not close enough to retrieve in a dash. Now, my friend has to put on his street clothes and at least slippers to ward off the pain of rocks and acorns and whatever else falls on driveways. He walks to the end of his drive, picks up the paper and bemoans the necessary walk back to the house when it had been so easy. The consolation is that Rosie the dog makes the walk with him. She is playful this time of the morning and glad to see her master. It is a brief but good time of bonding. After a few morning walks to the paper, my friend … [Read more...]
First Baptist Church, Mansfield marks 150th anniversary
First Baptist Church of Mansfield recently marked its 150th anniversary, celebrating a ministry that has reached throughout Louisiana. First Baptist Church of Mansfield recently marked its 150th anniversary, celebrating a ministry that has reached throughout Louisiana. The Louisiana Baptist church was organized on June 18, 1851, with fourteen original members who pledged $1,051 to build the congregations first facility. A total of five facilities have housed the church, including one accidently destroyed by fire in the Battle of Mansfield during the Civil War. The church was being used as a hospital, when a wounded soldier knocked over a candle that led to the fire. The Mansfield church members have focused on building beyond themselves as well. The congregation has given birth to two other churches and has teamed with Baptists in South Louisiana to help support work in that region as well. Twenty-four pastors have served the church, including current Pastor William Crosby. Anniversary activities also included messages from Scott Tatum, a longtime Louisiana Baptist leader and a former member of the church; and John Jackson, a California resident who is the … [Read more...]
The key is not a church building but ‘church building’, leader says
Anew church building does not cause growth - it merely permits growth, Davis Byrd told Southern Baptist church leaders recently. Anew church building does not cause growth - it merely permits growth, Davis Byrd told Southern Baptist church leaders recently. "The purpose of a church is not a church building, but church building," said Byrd, director of the church architecture department of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. "Building church facilities is a problem of purpose long before it is an architectural or financial problem." he continued. "Too many churches do property and facility planning as if there were no connection between the kind of space provided and church growth. Others plan a new building with a vague hope that just constructing a building will lead to growth." Studies of growing churches consistently show that property, buildings and space are major factors in sustaining growth patterns, Byrd said during a recent conference sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. "(But) It takes people and planning to make growth happen," he emphasized. "Your future is what you, under God, set out … [Read more...]
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