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TOGETHER: Texas Baptists offer hope, God’s love_41904
Posted: 4/16/04
TOGETHER:
Texas Baptists offer hope, God's loveBecause of Jesus Christ's life, death and resurrection, Christians want to offer hope and the love of God everywhere. Three stories illustrate how Texas Baptists are seeking to do just that.
On April 4, quiet streams became raging floods all around Piedras Negras. Pastor Israel Rodriguez called Dexton Shores, director of Texas Baptist River Ministry, for help. He said, “I knew Dexton would get the word to the rest of Texas Baptists.” Dexton left San Antonio as soon as he could load a truck with blankets, clothes and drinking water. He sent word to Texas Baptists as well. Tuesday afternoon, Bluebonnet Baptist Association's Texas Baptist Men feeding unit crossed the border with a water purification system.
CHARLES WADE
Executive Director
BGCT Executive Board
Because Texas Baptist Men, led by Leo Smith, have a servant spirit and respect the people with whom they work, doors swing open wherever they go. Guadalupe Morales, wife of the governor of the state of Coahuila, was impressed with the range of services Texas Baptists were providing and their willingness to work under the direction of Mexican officials. Due to her influence, Texas Baptist volunteers were invited to the hardest-hit neighborhood at Villa de Fuente.
04/16/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Christian band goes backwards down under_41904
Posted: 4/16/04
Zuigia band members Salem Posey (left), Greg Howle (center) and Clinton Staj perform at an outdoor concert. The group will move to Australia in August to perform in the public schools as part of the educational system's religious education classes. Christian band goes backwards down under
By Jonathan Petty
Wayland Baptist University
PLAINVIEW–A conversation with an Australian pastor helped Clinton Staj understand he and the other members of his musical group were planning to do things backwards down under.
04/16/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Commentary by Megan Wiliford: America’s strongest foundation_41904
Posted: 4/12/04
COMMENTARY:
America’s strongest foundationBy Megan Williford
When separation of church and state arises for discussion, more often than not, strong opinions are voiced quickly. One must ask several questions: What exactly does separation of church and state mean? What were the Founding Fathers’ intentions when creating the First Amendment’s free exercise and establishment clauses? Where does the line between separation of church and state begin? How long is it? And most importantly, where does it end?
America was founded under Judeo-Christian principles, and I believe the foundation, the solid ground laid before us with every possibility for freedom, liberty and the right to happiness, lies in the trust and faith in the church. In addition, I also believe that due to this solid ground instilled by our Founding Fathers, America is the greatest nation in the world.
Where does the line between separation of church and state begin? How long is it? And most importantly, where does it end? 04/12/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Buckner marks 125 years of ministry to children, families and the elderly_40504
Posted: 4/02/04
The population of the Buckner Orphans Home grew dramatically in the early part of the 20th century, with entire family groups of children accepted as residents. The children pictured were representative of orphans from the Great Depression. Buckner marks 125 years of ministry
to children, families and the elderlyDALLAS–The vision for Buckner Baptist Benevolences began 125 years ago in the heart of R.C. Buckner and his love for “widows and orphans.” Today, it touches points around the globe.
Burdened by a deep concern for the weak and vulnerable, Buckner–a Baptist preacher and editor–traveled Texas to campaign for the creation of an orphans' home. He found an ally in Texas Baptist deacons. After a series of letters, he called for the formation of a Texas Baptist Deacons Convention.
See related articles:
• Buckner honors BGCT, Park Cities, orphans' home alumnus
• Buckner marks 125 years of ministryAt the deacons' meeting in Paris, Buckner sponsored a resolution to begin an orphans' home as soon as $2,000 could be raised, and those present named him fund-raising agent for the project. Under the shade of a spreading oak tree, Buckner passed a hat, putting the first dollar in himself. When the collection was counted, it totaled $27.
Buckner's Shoes for Orphan Souls humanitarian aid drive, expects to net its 1 millionth pair of new, donated shoes in 2004. The shoes are sent to children in more than 30 countries. 04/07/2004 - By John Rutledge
