Wednesday, May 01, 2002

• Old West church saddles up with boost from CP Missions

  by Karen L. Willoughby, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  WAXAHACHIE, Texas (BP)--Before others noticed a trend, CP Missions was riding it. Read More

• CP gifts in April off 10.72% from April 2001

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Gifts to the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program in April were 10.72 percent below gifts for April 2001, according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee President and Chief Executive Officer Morris H. Chapman. Read More

• Church of Nativity standoff now at 1 month & counting

  by Art Toalston, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  Bethlehem's agony Nine Palestinian young men carry two coffins with two dead gunmen in a negotiated exit April 24 from Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where Israelis and Palestinians have been in a standoff and have exchanged gunfire since early April. Photo courtesy of Israeli Defense Forces

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Accompanied by a priest one by one, 26 Palestinians exited Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity April 30. Read More

• New cloning bill proposed, criticized as 'subterfuge'

  by Tom Strode, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  WASHINGTON (BP)--U.S. Senate supporters of cloning for research purposes proposed another bill April 30 in their effort to thwart a comprehensive ban on cloning and, in the process, gained the endorsement of a Republican who has a reputation for being pro-life. Read More

• Brownback: 'What is a clone?' carries enormous implications

  by Ken Walker, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--With a vote on a proposed cloning ban expected in the U.S. Senate by mid-May, Sen. Sam Brownback is urging voters across the nation to take a stand against the practice.

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• Focus on the Family radio show to feature Bob & Cheryl Reccord

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--North American Mission Board President Bob Reccord and his wife, Cheryl, are scheduled be the featured guests May 6-7 on the internationally syndicated "Focus On The Family with Dr. James Dobson" radio program. Read More

• Dobson's 'Bringing Up Boys' remains LifeWay best-seller

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson leads the list of top-selling hardback books at LifeWay Christian Stores for the fifth consecutive month. The book took first place in December 2001 and continued as the most popular selection through April. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: The Lord is talking. Is anybody listening?

  by Joe McKeever, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  KENNER, La. (BP)--My minister friend said, "My pastor is letting me preach sometimes. I'm really enjoying it." Long pause. "Joe," he said, "where do you get those stories? You always have some great stories and they can really dress up a sermon." Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Favorite films of famous folks

  by Phil Boatwright, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (BP)--Whenever I'm introduced to someone and he or she discovers that I review films, the conversation quickly shifts to the subject of movies. No matter their profession -- banking, education, medicine, whatever -- they want to talk movies! Read More

• 2002 SBC Annual Meeting Schedule

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  Theme: "The Highest Power for the Greatest Task"

  June 11-12, 2002

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• 2002 SBC Pastors' Conference Schedule

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  Theme: "Lest We Forget"

  June 9-10, 2002

  St. Louis Read More

• 2002 WMU Annual Meeting Schedule

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, May 01, 2002 (22 years ago)

  Theme: God's Plan ... My Part

  June 9-10, 2002

  St. Louis

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