Storylist for 5/3/04 issue
• Texas • Baptists
• Faith • Departments • Opinion • Bible Study
• Nocona teens know where to go for 'soul food'
• Nearly two-thirds of wired American adults surf Net for spiritual reasons
• Nocona teens know where to go for 'soul food'
• Nehemiah Project Making an impact
• Preparation for ministry requires church/school partnership
• Texas religious leaders unite to stand against legalized video slot machines
• CLC staff denied access to governor's office
• Baptist University of the Americas celebrates founder's day
• Relief agency seeks to improve life for Nigeria
• Multicultural Retreat
• Upward Homes makes dreams come true, teaches stewardship
• Christian leaders should maximize abilities, pastor suggests
• Annuity Board staff member joins BGCT as director of information technology office
• Latin American Baptist union elects Texas church starter as president
• Texas, Mexico partnership produces base camp for ministry
• Hispanic Preaching Conference
• Convencion, CBF church-starting partnership ready for work
• Elgin deacons learn to become servant leaders in congregation, community
• ETBU grad, former basketball MVP, killed in action in Iraq
• Ministry to people with disabilities needs lots of hugs, handshakes, smiles
• First BGCT-endorsed Army chaplains complete officers' school with honors
• Church van wrecks on mission trip
• PFLAG community center named for retired Baylor prof
• San Saba churches busy following up after evangelistic rally
• On the Move
• Around the State
• Texas Tidbits
HUNGER OFFERING
• Number of hungry people in world increasing by 4.5 million every year
• Texas hunger offering gifts rising; $750,000 goal set for 2005
• New Orleans Seminary leaves sole member vote to SBC messengers
• Iorg named Golden Gate Theological Seminary president
• Southern Baptist churches show membership growth, but baptisms decline
• Missouri convention appeals suit dismissal
• Ministry focuses on indigenous leaders among Persian-speaking people
• Baptist Briefs
• Growing churches have deep roots, clearly defined purpose
• Christians face persecution, charges of blasphemy in Muslim Pakistan
• Nations choose violence because they see God on their side
• Religious supporters, opponents of abortion rights rally in Washington
• Supreme Court declines appeal to military school prayer case
• Oregon judge halts gay marriages, instructs state registrar to record unions for benefits
• Evangelical Christians–powerful or persecuted?
• Human rights group ranks U.S. third in reported executions
• Interfaith coalition raises concerns about plight of 44 million uninsured Americans
• Nearly two-thirds of wired American adults surf Net for spiritual reasons
• Most Americans want cleaner media
• Two-thirds of Americans upset about moral climate of the nation, but most younger Americans are generally satisfied
• American religious activity increases, makes people happier, polls indicate
• Fine arts majors more spiritual than science or business majors, UCLA survey indicates
• Cartoon
• Around the State
• Classified Ads
• Texas Baptist Forum
• On the Move
• EDITORIAL: So what Apathy poses incalculable danger to church
• DOWN HOME: We won't forget this Mom's Day
• TOGETHER: Lottery slots are a bad bet for Texas
• ANOTHER VIEW: What if Baptists loved each other
• Texas Baptist Forum
• CYBER COLUMN by John Duncan: Simple things
• Mother's Day column by Brett Younger: Mother's dance
• Cybercolumn by Jeanie Miley: Trust the source
• LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for May 9: Paul offers words of wisdom, encouragement
• LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for May 16: Qualifications for church leaders spelled out
• LifeWay Family Bible Series for May 9: Marriage should mirror the love of Christ
• LifeWay Family Bible Series for May 16: Children honor parents by loving their Father
See articles from previous issue 4/19/04 here.
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