2005 Archives
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San Antonio church seeks to transform its community
Posted: 11/11/05
Annie and Cecil Suarez (left) work with Esperanza and Eusebio Reyna on the evangelism team at South San Filadelfia Baptist Church's food pantry. (Photos by Ken Camp) San Antonio church seeks
to transform its communityBy Ken Camp
Managing Editor
SAN ANTONIO–South San Filadelfia Baptist Church members understand the importance of meeting human needs in the low-income area surrounding their congregation, but they want to do more. They want to transform their community and impact its future.
11/11/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 11/11/05
Texas Tidbits
UMHB alum killed after homecoming. Bill and Becky Zerbe were killed in a car accident on their way back to Albuquerque, N.M., following homecoming activities at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She graduated from UMHB in 1975. The accident occurred about 4:40 p.m. Nov. 5 outside Mexia. Both died at the scene, and her parents–William and Norma Bueie of Mexia–who were in the back seat were taken to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, where they were listed in critical condition. "We are deeply saddened by the news of this accident," said UMHB President Jerry Bawcom. "Our hearts and prayers go out to the Zerbe family and friends."
SBTC elects Swofford president. Messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention annual meeting approved a $19.3 million budget for 2006 and elected as president Steve Swofford, pastor of First Baptist Church in Rockwall. The meeting in Amarillo drew 910 registered messengers and guests. Messengers approved resolutions affirming traditional marriage, the sanctity of human life and the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention broke away from the Baptist General Convention of Texas in 1998.
Baylor awarded energy research grant. The United States Department of Energy awarded Baylor University's physics department a three-year, $360,000 grant for a project dedicated to research in high-energy physics.
11/11/2005 - By John Rutledge
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TOGETHER: Constitution, bylaws reflect hard work
Posted: 11/11/05
TOGETHER:
Constitution, bylaws reflect hard workOccasionally, someone asks, “What is it about Texas Baptists that makes you so eager to tackle big challenges?” Texas Baptists believe they can do anything God wants them to do. They love their churches, and they love being part of a cooperative effort that allows them to make a difference in Texas and touch the world.
This week, we gather in Austin for our annual meeting. I wish all who read this could be present for the fellowship, inspiration and information. As President Albert Reyes leads us, remember to pray for him, and don't forget to thank God for raising Albert up to be such a remarkable leader. The Baptist University of the Americas, where he serves as president, has seen amazing achievements since he arrived. He has given himself to building the strongest multicultural ministry training center anywhere in the Americas. He has focused us on the changing needs of Texas and how our Hispanic brothers and sisters constitute one of our greatest resources to advance the gospel throughout the world.
Executive Director
BGCT Executive Board
Michael Bell and Stacy Connor are serving as BGCT vice presidents, and these two pastors have brought wonderful dedication and experience to their roles. They have helped make the governance process work effectively, even though we were building a new airplane while we were flying it.
11/11/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Cyber Column by John Duncan: Life of a pastor
Posted: 11/11/05
CYBER COLUMN:
Life of a pastorBy John Duncan
I’m sitting here under the old oak tree, musing with laughter over the life of a pastor. The poet Langston Hughes has a line in one of his poems about the “circus of civilization.” I, from time to time, refer to myself as the ringmaster of the circus. As a pastor, I find myself in situations that God must deem painful, laughable or, at the least, enjoyable.
John Duncan My mind drifts to the past—one July day years ago, when a teenager fell through the roof of a boat dock and splashed in the water, and his body lodged beneath a rock, and he drowned. The sadness of his mother holding him in the ambulance still haunts my memory. The blood and the grief and the collision of “shoulda, coulda, woulda,” or at worst, “if only I had … .” In grief, people think of everything that might have changed the situation that led to death. The horror of the boy’s death, the wailing of the mother, and the flashing red light of the ambulance still reverberate in my mind.
11/11/2005 - By John Rutledge
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