Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Celebrates: 19th Annual … – PR Web (press release)

Administration | May 21, 2012

PR Web (press release) Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Celebrates: 19th Annual …PR Web (press release)Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Inc., proudly presents the 19th Annual Fellowship International Conference, which includes a variety of conferences, forums and a Friday night concert in partnership with McDonalds featuring Gospel …

Temple Baptist Church calls new senior pastor – Greenville News

Administration | May 20, 2012

FOX2now.com Temple Baptist Church calls new senior pastorGreenville News“After being informed of today's vote, we humbly accept your invitation to serve as senior pastor of Temple Baptist Church,” Craft said Sunday. “We are looking forward to all God has in store for us and for the Temple family.Williamstown's St. Matthew's Baptist Church recognizing officials, public [...]

Open House at Baptist Church – ABC Online

Administration | May 20, 2012

ABC Online Open House at Baptist ChurchABC OnlineOne of the more unusual places of worship in the City of Churches is opening its doors this weekend for the inaugural Open House Adelaide. The North Adelaide Baptist Church is more like a theatre or lecture hall in design than a traditional church or … and more »

CHURCH NEWS: May 19, 2012 – Odessa American

Administration | May 20, 2012

Times Daily CHURCH NEWS: May 19, 2012Odessa AmericanChapel Hill Baptist Church, 1820 E. 52nd St., has scheduled a concealed handgun class at 8 am today. The class costs $100 plus range fee and a free lunch will be provided. The class is limited to the first 50 people that pay.Vacation Bible School to offer faith, [...]

An evangelical in Obama’s corner – Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Administration | May 20, 2012

An evangelical in Obama's cornerPittsburgh Post GazetteDerrick Harkins sits for a portrait at the Nineteen Street Baptist Church last Wednesday in Washington. Rev. Harkins leads faith outreach for the Democratic National Committee. WASHINGTON — Derrick Harkins has had a tough week.DC pastor Derrick Harkins tries to balance spiritual and political rolesWashington Post all 3 news [...]

/story/Church-Notes-051912 – Burlington Hawk Eye

Administration | May 20, 2012

Chattanooga Times Free Press /story/Church-Notes-051912Burlington Hawk EyeAsbury United Methodist Church, 2128 S. Main St., will hear the Rev. Jerry Rigdon's sermon, "Moving on UP," during the 9:45 am service Sunday. Burlington Baptist Church, 1225 Hagemann Ave., will hear the Rev. Kendall Adams' sermon, "Luke 5:27-32," at …calendar of eventsMemphis Commercial AppealUpcoming Church Services at Mt. [...]

KILLEEN: Westboro Baptist Church Pickets, Counter Rally Attracts Supporters – KWTX

Administration | May 20, 2012

KILLEEN: Westboro Baptist Church Pickets, Counter Rally Attracts SupportersKWTXKILLEEN (MAY 19, 2012) — On Saturday more than 100 people showed up at the counter rally near Fort Hood Street and Highway 190 in Killeen in response to the picket of American soldiers by Westboro Baptist Church. Counter rally organizer Hayley Kunkel …Westboro Baptist Chuch disrespects [...]

Coweta-area Church Activities for week beginning May 19 – Newnan Times-Herald

Administration | May 20, 2012

Coweta-area Church Activities for week beginning May 19Newnan Times-HeraldFirst Pentecostal Holiness Church, Sunday, 10:45 am Don Phillips, preaching. Unity Singers, music. • Spring Revival, Mt Vernon First Baptist Church, Monday-Wednesday, 7 pm Evangelists – Monday, KG Bailey; Tuesday, Eddie L. Story; Wednesday, Tim Colton.

Hearings for Baptist church employee continued – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Administration | May 18, 2012

Hearings for Baptist church employee continuedPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewClark allegedly stole $24000 from the First Baptist Church in Connellsville. Clark was charged with access device fraud, two counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Police said between December 2009 and October 2011 while an …

Church calendar: Bethel Missionary Wednesday services – Spartanburg Herald Journal

Administration | May 18, 2012

CBS Local Church calendar: Bethel Missionary Wednesday servicesSpartanburg Herald JournalBethel Missionary Baptist Church of Cross Hill now has Wednesday evening services every week at 7:30. Celebrate Recovery is at 6 pm Fridays at First Baptist Spartanburg, 250 E. Main St. For more information, call 415-3534.Rev. Sam Greer Named New Pastor Of Red Bank Baptist ChurchThe [...]

Trinity Baptist Church to show ‘Courageous’ – Canton Repository

Administration | May 18, 2012

Trinity Baptist Church to show 'Courageous'Canton RepositoryBy Anonymous A free showing of the movie “Courageous” will be offered at 7 pm on May 18 at Trinity Baptist Church at 1211 E. Maple St. The movie is rated PG-13 and childcare will be provided, featuring a children's film, crafts and more.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Cowpens plans women’s program – Spartanburg Herald Journal

Administration | May 18, 2012

Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Cowpens plans women's programSpartanburg Herald JournalMount Calvary Baptist Church, at 299 South Linda St. in Cowpens, will celebrate “Women of Grace” at 3:30 pm Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Audrey T. Grant, assistant minister of Majority Baptist Church. Dinner will be served before the …

Southern Baptists encourage outreach, church planting in unreached areas – Deseret News

Administration | May 18, 2012

Southern Baptists encourage outreach, church planting in unreached areasDeseret News"Embrace" is an initiative by Southern Baptist Churches that is designed to help establish churches in unreached European areas. Our take: "Embrace" is an initiative by Southern Baptist Churches that is designed to help establish churches in unreached …In Europe, 2 churches begin efforts for unreached [...]

Child Counter-Prostests Westboro Baptist Church – JDJournal.com

Administration | May 18, 2012

New York Daily News Child Counter-Prostests Westboro Baptist ChurchJDJournal.comJosef Miles, only nine, decided to hold a counter-protest against picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church this past weekend. Miles and his mother, Patty Akrouche, were wandering around the Washburn University campus, which is in Topeka, Kansas, …Nine-Year-Old Josef Miles Stages Counter-Protest Against Westboro Baptist …Huffington PostBrave [...]

Florida Baptist Convention found liable for former pastor who abused Eustis boy – Orlando Sentinel

Administration | May 18, 2012

Florida Baptist Convention found liable for former pastor who abused Eustis boyOrlando SentinelThe convention had argued that it is more of a support organization for Baptist churches and that it didn't have any control or responsibility for him. The jury for the nearly two-week trial was not asked to decide a monetary award for damages.

Two decades later, Morning Star Baptist violence still resonates – Boston Globe

Administration | May 18, 2012

Two decades later, Morning Star Baptist violence still resonatesBoston GlobeJohn Borders III addressed a meeting of Boston clergy members at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Mattapan on May 18, 1992, shortly after gang violence broke out at the church during a funeral for Robert Odom (left), who had been gunned down in a …

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 18, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Roebuck church creates unique place for praying, honoring God – Spartanburg Herald Journal

Administration | May 18, 2012

Roebuck church creates unique place for praying, honoring GodSpartanburg Herald JournalBy Dustin Wyatt Emmanuel Baptist Church's Holy Ground Prayer Garden is at 3000 Stone Station Road in Roebuck. from the Bible and planted them in a garden behind their church. Their “one-of-a-kind” Holy Ground Prayer Garden occupies nearly an acre of …

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

Church softball league calls a foul on bisexual pastor – Washington Post

Administration | May 17, 2012

CBS Local Church softball league calls a foul on bisexual pastorWashington PostBut in the last two weeks, this league of six church softball teams shrank to five when the pastors of three Baptist churches told one of the participating churches that their teams would no longer take the field against that church's team.Church bulletin 5/17/12News [...]

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for Dover – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Administration | May 17, 2012

Baptist Church plans impressive community service event for DoverFoster’s Daily DemocratBy LAURENNE RAMSDELL DOVER — Members of the Dover Baptist Church have organized a weekend-long community service event for the beginning of June, inviting all members of the public to join the congregation in serving the community in tangible ways.

9-year-old takes stand against Westboro Baptist Church – New York Daily News

Administration | May 17, 2012

New York Daily News 9-year-old takes stand against Westboro Baptist ChurchNew York Daily NewsMiles also received praise from church groups and commenters. “9 year old Josef Miles wins an awesome kid award,” one person posted on Twitter. The Westboro Baptist Chuch, which is based in Topeka, often pickets public events to gain notoriety and …9-Year-Old [...]

Dothan area church services – Dothan Eagle

Administration | May 16, 2012

Dothan area church servicesDothan EagleTabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 403 E. Stough St., Dothan, will hold a Men's and Women's Day Banquet on May 18 at 7 pm Tickets are $15. The banquet will feature comedian DT Owens, a Christian comedian with performances hosted by gospel singer …Church's women's ministry to host annual conferenceWaterloo Cedar Falls [...]

Hiland Park Baptist Church Expansion Goes Before Commissioners – WJHG-TV

Administration | May 16, 2012

Hiland Park Baptist Church Expansion Goes Before CommissionersWJHG-TVPANAMA CITY, FL- The dispute between a local church and its neighbors wound-up in-front of Bay County Commissioners Tuesday. Hiland Park Baptist Church officials were asking the county to abandon 2-alleys so they could expand.Church request gets county blessingThe News Herald all 3 news articles »

Temple Baptist Church elects Dr. Darryl Craft as new Senior Pastor – WDAM-TV

Administration | May 16, 2012

Temple Baptist Church elects Dr. Darryl Craft as new Senior PastorWDAM-TVTemple Baptist Church voted, May 13, to call Dr. Darryl Craft as its new Senior Pastor. Dr. Craft was unanimously recommended to the congregation by the Pastor Search Team of Tommy Clark, Steve Britt, Diane Hardin, Ronnie Kent, Jay Staats, Howard Yawn, …Church donates $3000 [...]

Nine-Year-Old Josef Miles Stages Counter-Protest Against Westboro Baptist … – Huffington Post

Administration | May 16, 2012

Nine-Year-Old Josef Miles Stages Counter-Protest Against Westboro Baptist …Huffington PostA mother was filled with pride when her young son mounted a quiet counter-protest against picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church over the weekend, the Augusta Chronicle reports. Nine-year-old Josef Miles and his mother, Patty Akrouche, were walking …Westboro Baptist Church Protested by 9-Year Old BoyThe [...]

Purple Line Construction Threatens University Baptist Church – Patch.com

Administration | May 16, 2012

Purple Line Construction Threatens University Baptist ChurchPatch.comBy Hannah Bruchman Nestled along Campus Drive is University Baptist Church, a small parish complete with three white crosses that sit sentinel outside the more than 50-year-old building. But in the next few years, the tranquility of the 200-member … and more »

St. Clair, Mo., church softball league is split over gay pastor – STLtoday.com

Administration | May 16, 2012

KSDK St. Clair, Mo., church softball league is split over gay pastorSTLtoday.comBethel Baptist Church in nearby Lonedell is among the churches whose pastors didn't want to compete against the team from Darnell's church. "We believe that God's word speaks clearly about boundaries, and that lifestyle is outside of those boundaries," …Rev. James Semmelroth Darnell's sexual [...]

TRBC after Falwell Sr.: Church continues to grow – WSLS

Administration | May 16, 2012

TRBC after Falwell Sr.: Church continues to growWSLSPeople exit Thomas Road Baptist Church following service on Sunday May 6, 2012. Credit: Sam O'Keefe/The News & Advance The memory of Jerry Falwell lives on at Thomas Road Baptist Church as photographs of the church's founder are a staple among the …Jonathan Falwell: Culture Is Redefining What's [...]

New Hope Baptist Church plans festival – News Transcript

Administration | May 16, 2012

New Hope Baptist Church plans festivalNews TranscriptFREEHOLD — The New Hope Baptist Church, First Street, will host a gospel and community festival on May 19 from 1-5 pm The rain date will be June 2. The event will feature singing, praise music bands, food vendors and fun.

Protect your church’s children against sexual abuse nightmare – BP News

Administration | May 16, 2012

Protect your church's children against sexual abuse nightmareBP News(BP) — He looked like the ideal youth minister — recommended by a friend of the pastor, personable, and leading a thriving ministry to teens at Wayside Baptist Church in Miami. For months, he had been sexually abusing boys during sleepovers at his …

Baptist church offering to buy former Carroll Intermediate School site – Fort Worth Star Telegram

Administration | May 15, 2012

Baptist church offering to buy former Carroll Intermediate School siteFort Worth Star TelegramSouthlake Baptist Church was the only bidder and submitted two separate bid options, said Julie Thannum, school district spokeswoman. The bids were opened earlier this month. The school board can decide whether to accept or reject the offers.

TRBC after Falwell Sr.; Church continues to grow – Lynchburg News and Advance

Administration | May 15, 2012

TRBC after Falwell Sr.; Church continues to growLynchburg News and AdvancePeople exit Thomas Road Baptist Church following service on Sunday May 6, 2012. Credit: Sam O'Keefe/The News & Advance The memory of Jerry Falwell lives on at Thomas Road Baptist Church as photographs of the church's founder are a staple among the …Jonathan Falwell: Culture [...]

Tornado-stricken Baptist church begins the rebuilding process – Tuscaloosa News

Administration | May 14, 2012

Tornado-stricken Baptist church begins the rebuilding processTuscaloosa NewsForrest Moore, pastor of West Highland Baptist Church, speaks during a service held Sunday afternoon in the building of Cornerstone Full Gospel Baptist Church. West Highland's building was destroyed in the April 27, 2011, tornado, and the church has …

Asheville preachers take on Amendment One – Asheville Citizen-Times

Administration | May 14, 2012

Asheville preachers take on Amendment OneAsheville Citizen-TimesDr. Keith Ogden, pastor of Hill Street Baptist Church in Asheville, gives a sermon in which he responds to President Barack Obama's stance on gay marriage. / John Fletcher / jfletcher@citizen-times.com ASHEVILLE — If there were any doubts about the … and more »

Angelou delivers songs, poetry, message of solidarity during Mother’s Day address – Winston-Salem Journal

Administration | May 14, 2012

Angelou delivers songs, poetry, message of solidarity during Mother's Day addressWinston-Salem JournalMembers of the Mount Zion Baptist congregation take their seats in the sanctuary while the praiseteam leads them in song and worship on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC Maya Angelou was the featured speaker during … and [...]

Ebenezer pastor says gay marriage shouldn’t be single election issue – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Administration | May 14, 2012

WXIA-TV Ebenezer pastor says gay marriage shouldn't be single election issueAtlanta Journal ConstitutionRaphael Warnock, pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, broached the subject of gay marriage on Sunday. Jason Getz Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, didn't say whether he was for or …At churches, mixed [...]

Black churches conflicted on Obama’s gay marriage decision – USA TODAY

Administration | May 14, 2012

USA TODAY Black churches conflicted on Obama's gay marriage decisionUSA TODAYEnoch Fuzz preaches to his congregation Sunday at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville. Some churches were silent on the issue. At others, pastors spoke against the president's decision Wednesday — but kindly of the man himself.DC area churches grapple with president's stance on same-sex [...]

Greendale Baptist Church to Celebrate 50 Years in 2013 – Patch.com

Administration | May 14, 2012

Greendale Baptist Church to Celebrate 50 Years in 2013Patch.comWeek #64 – The Greendale Baptist Church has been part of the community for almost 50 years. Also, read about the Hunt Family continuing the history of young families building Greendale. By David J Miller History records and explains past events, …

Black pastors weigh gay marriage – USA TODAY

Administration | May 14, 2012

Black pastors weigh gay marriageUSA TODAYEnoch Fuzz, center, of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, gives an Obama sticker to Hattie Black while her daughter Tosha Morton watches. President Obama said last week that he supports gay marriage, a comment that got mixed reaction in the …

Zion Hill celebrating 30th anniversary – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Administration | May 14, 2012

Zion Hill celebrating 30th anniversaryRochester Democrat and ChronicleRichard Douglass, pastor of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, right, greets Pastor Leo Johnson of Mount Avery Baptist Church. / GARY McLENDON/ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER There are no stained-glass windows at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Katelynn Arnold’s Church Has Special Program – WBRC

Administration | May 14, 2012

Katelynn Arnold's Church Has Special ProgramWBRCOn Sunday Katelynn's church remembered her with a special program. The children's choir at Hardin Chapel Baptist Church sang "Jesus Loves Me" and "This Little Light of Mine" in honor of Katelynn. Katelynn was part of the choir and was supposed to sing … and more »

Church organized in 1818 moves – Southeast Missourian

Administration | May 13, 2012

Church organized in 1818 movesSoutheast MissourianBlack River Baptist Church was schedule to host an open house last Sunday, followed by a dedication service with testimonies, hymns and prayer. The church was founded in the early 1800s after traveling missionary the Rev. James Edwards came to the …

Reborn Downtown Baptist runs into conflict with neighbors – Greenville News

Administration | May 13, 2012

Reborn Downtown Baptist runs into conflict with neighborsGreenville NewsGrace Church modernizing downtown building: Grace Church Pastor Scott Mozingo talks about modernizing a downtown church building. Grace Church has moved into the historic Downtown Baptist Church and given the building a facelift.Church reaches 100 years of ministrynwitimes.com all 3 news articles »

/story/Church-Notes-051212 – Burlington Hawk Eye

Administration | May 13, 2012

Cape Gazette /story/Church-Notes-051212Burlington Hawk EyeAsbury United Methodist Church, 2128 S. Main St., will hear the Rev. Jerry Rigdon's sermon, "Sing a New Song," during the 9:45 am service Sunday. Burlington Baptist Church, 1225 Hagemann Ave., will hear the Rev. Kendall Adams' sermon, "Luke 5:12-26," …Religious events planned in South JerseyGloucester County Times – NJ.comReligion Calendar [...]

Stevens Construction finishes church project – The News-Press

Administration | May 13, 2012

Stevens Construction finishes church projectThe News-PressStevens Construction has completed the 15000-square-foot renovation for Grace Baptist Church. The church is at 1300 Ceitus Terrace in Cape Coral. The project involved the conversion of an existing fitness center into a worship facility featuring a … and more »

Religion Calendar: May 12 – Opelika Auburn News

Administration | May 13, 2012

Daily Guide Religion Calendar: May 12Opelika Auburn NewsHerbert Slaughter and Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church will have Mothers & Daughters Breakfast at 8 am Saturday, May 12. The speaker will be Elaine Jackson of Smith Station. » The International Dance Commission will present One Night With The King …Historic Cascade church gets new startNewnan Times-HeraldChurch calendar: [...]

Pittsburgh’s Hill District pastor Rev. Winsett steps down after years of service – Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Administration | May 13, 2012

Pittsburgh's Hill District pastor Rev. Winsett steps down after years of servicePittsburgh Post GazetteJ. Van Alfred Winsett Tuesday inside Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District. By Ann Rodgers / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Rev. J. Van Alfred Winsett stood before Ebenezer Baptist Church on the last Sunday of his 39-year pastorate and warned not …

Church calendar: Evening services at Bethel Missionary Baptist – Spartanburg Herald Journal

Administration | May 12, 2012

Mesquite Citizen Journal Church calendar: Evening services at Bethel Missionary BaptistSpartanburg Herald JournalThe Little Mountain Baptist Church, 1302 Little Mountain Road, Wellford, has a Food Pantry on Wednesdays, 9 am-noon. The Mount Sinai Baptist Church Bible Study Group will be taking a trip to Washington, DC, Sept. 21-24. The cost is $389 per person for [...]

Macklin Baptist Church to host youth rally May 16-17 with Anthem Lights and … – Scottsboro Daily Sentinel

Administration | May 12, 2012

Macklin Baptist Church to host youth rally May 16-17 with Anthem Lights and …Scottsboro Daily SentinelAnthem Lights will perform on Wednesday, May 16 at Macklin Baptist Church in Rosalie at Momentum 2012. The youth rally speaker will be Seth Stone. On Thursday, May 17 Rapture Ruckus will be in concert followed by Jeremiah Griffin as [...]

Church news: Revivals, meals, music and more – The Herald | HeraldOnline.com

Administration | May 12, 2012

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Church news: Revivals, meals, music and moreThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comTabernacle AME Zion Church, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2:30 pm May 20. Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Red Rose banquet to honor high school seniors, 5:45 pm Wednesday. Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Camp …Senior volunteers [...]

Antioch Baptist Church youth honor breast cancer survivors – Columbia Star

Administration | May 11, 2012

Antioch Baptist Church youth honor breast cancer survivorsColumbia Star(Lr)Honored by the youth of Antioch Baptist Church are Edna Harrison, Sarah Furgess, Audrey Moss Houston, Daisy R. Weston, Myrtle S. Young, Barbara Carolina and Virginia M. Neal. The youth of Antioch Baptist Church of 5715 Koon Road honored breast … and more »

Local church notes 5/11/2012 – ReporterNews.com

Administration | May 11, 2012

Local church notes 5/11/2012ReporterNews.comThe Music Makers and Young Musicians (grades 1-5) at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. 3rd St., will present "That's So Daniel!" at 6 pm Sunday in the Worship Center. Southwest Park Baptist Church, 2901 S. 20th St., has scheduled a garage sale for 8 am to …Church RoundupOnline AthensWorld Care Ministry InternationalGaston [...]

Jersey Village Baptist Church Student Ministry draws teens to the Gospel – Your Houston News

Administration | May 11, 2012

Jersey Village Baptist Church Student Ministry draws teens to the GospelYour Houston NewsMiddle and high school students gather on a Wednesday evening in The Warehouse, the student ministry space at Jersey Village Baptist Church, for games and fun activities prior to the weekly “Two or More” youth service. In the Jersey Village Baptist …

Calvary Baptist Burns Mortgage – thejournal-news.net

Administration | May 10, 2012

Calvary Baptist Burns Mortgagethejournal-news.netGregg Shannon, April Mikolasek, and Lynn Sellers sing "How Great Is Our God" in the sanctuary, members of the Calvary Baptist Church family (from left) Wilma McCammack, Louis Lang, Mike Whitten, Bill Atkins and Butch Sanders, watch the church's … and more »

Deputies: DeLand man went on drunken church vandalism spree – Daytona Beach News-Journal

Administration | May 10, 2012

Central Florida News 13 Deputies: DeLand man went on drunken church vandalism spreeDaytona Beach News-JournalAdam David Shaw faces multiple counts of burglary, criminal mischief and grand theft stemming from the church break-ins that were first reported April 29. Deputies responded to North Kepler Baptist Church, 251 N. Kepler Road, and Church of the Holy …Police [...]

Holmeville Baptist Church hosts May Festival in Folsom – NOLA.com

Administration | May 10, 2012

Fayetteville Flyer Holmeville Baptist Church hosts May Festival in FolsomNOLA.comBy Amy Althans Holmeville Baptist Church in Folsom is hosting a three day May Festival in celebration of the 1903 founding of the church. The community is invited to join in on the events, which will follow the theme “Pressing Toward the Future Not …Heaven's View [...]

Celebrating today’s mothers – Gainesville Sun

Administration | May 10, 2012

Celebrating today's mothersGainesville SunNearly 250 people attended the 2nd annual Pre-Mother's Day Breakfast sponsored by Third Bethel Baptist Church and held at Springhill Baptist Church in east Gainesville. (AIDA MALLARD/Special to the Guardian) By Aida Mallard Mothers were honored and …Remember the infertile on Mother's DayDallas Baptist StandardWords for LivingAltavistaRemember infertility on Mother's DayAssociated Baptist [...]

Church ladies provide clean water in Asia – BP News

Administration | May 10, 2012

Church ladies provide clean water in AsiaBP NewsAnd her church didn't have a lot of resources. "We bump up around 100 in attendance on Sunday," said Creel, a member of East Winnfield Baptist Church in Joyce, La. "Our Sunday School class is just 18 members, mostly widows, mostly on fixed incomes.

Churches aim to curb social ills – Daily Press

Administration | May 10, 2012

Churches aim to curb social illsDaily PressConfirmed speakers at the Faith-Based Community Conference, to be held Friday May 18 at Gethsemane Baptist Church and Saturday May 19 at Heritage High School, both in Newport News, include a member of the Obama administration and an iconic hip-hop star …

Florida Baptist Convention accused of negligence in Lake County sexual … – Orlando Sentinel

Administration | May 10, 2012

Orlando Sentinel Florida Baptist Convention accused of negligence in Lake County sexual …Orlando SentinelThough he had no prior criminal charges, Myers faced allegations of abuse at churches in Maryland and Alabama, according to court testimony. Officials with the Baptist organization said the convention didn't "hire" Myers to be a minister and that a … and [...]

Religion news in brief – Fox News

Administration | May 10, 2012

Religion news in briefFox NewsThe court said Wednesday that the testimony would violate a state law that protects communications between clergy and church members. Prosecutors say Samuel Bragg, as a teenager, confessed to the pastor of Metro Baptist Church in Belleville about a …Detroit-area pastor cannot testify against man accused of sexually assault a …MLive.comBelleville [...]

Hundreds remember Colson as ‘ordinary guy’ who ‘cared for anybody and everybody’ – Naples Daily News

Administration | May 10, 2012

Hundreds remember Colson as 'ordinary guy' who 'cared for anybody and everybody'Naples Daily NewsBy JESSICA LIPSCOMB Lexey Swall/Staff Todd Stearns leads the church and choir in song during a memorial service for Chuck Colson on Wednesday evening at First Baptist Church Naples. Colson, special counsel to Pres. Richard Nixon and founder of Prison …Wicker: Remembering [...]

As Land issues 5-part apology, NAAF pres. awaits trustee action – BP News

Administration | May 10, 2012

As Land issues 5-part apology, NAAF pres. awaits trustee actionBP NewsLand's apology stemmed from a May 2 meeting in which several key African American leaders were in attendance, including Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans; James Dixon Jr., president of the National African American … and more »

Elm Tree Baptist Church gives to others – Cherokee Phoenix

Administration | May 9, 2012

Cherokee Phoenix Elm Tree Baptist Church gives to othersCherokee PhoenixA boy sings a Cherokee hymn with the choir during a Sunday morning service on Aprils 8 at the Elm Tree Baptist Church in Tahlequah, Okla. TESINA JACKSON/CHEROKEE PHOENIX BY TESINA JACKSON Reporter TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – In the New Testament, 1 Timothy 6:18

Forum: Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers at First Baptist Church – ithaca.com

Administration | May 9, 2012

Forum: Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers at First Baptist Churchithaca.comOn Saturday, May 12 The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers will perform at the First Baptist Church. The program is called “An Evening of Negro Spirituals.” The ensemble was formed in 2010 by Ithaca College professor Baruch Whitehead and others in order to …

Fellowship Bible Baptist Church pastor leaves a legacy of love, faith, inspiration – Macon Telegraph (blog)

Administration | May 9, 2012

Macon Telegraph (blog) Fellowship Bible Baptist Church pastor leaves a legacy of love, faith, inspirationMacon Telegraph (blog)Willie Reid Sr., pastor of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins, 60, died Friday afternoon at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., from kidney failure. TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO WARNER ROBINS — The Rev. Willie Reid Sr., pastor of [...]

Downsized Kentucky Baptist Convention to focus on churches, mission work – The Courier-Journal

Administration | May 9, 2012

Downsized Kentucky Baptist Convention to focus on churches, mission workThe Courier-JournalA downsized Kentucky Baptist Convention will focus more on launching new churches, advising existing ones and enabling their members to do mission work and support international missionaries, according to a strategic plan unveiled Tuesday.FROM THE STATES: Colo., NC, Texas evangelism/missions newsBP NewsKentucky Baptists losing staffCincinnati.comKentucky [...]

Western Branch church has global reach – The Virginian-Pilot

Administration | May 9, 2012

The Virginian-Pilot Western Branch church has global reachThe Virginian-Pilot“Good News Baptist Church is known all over the world,” pastor Walt Coles, active in an association for independent Baptist churches, told me recently. That's how the church on Taylor Road started a ministry for the deaf. Machiko Fowler was living in …

New Hope Baptist Church Working with Holt Foundation to Build Playground (Video) – Patch.com

Administration | May 9, 2012

New Hope Baptist Church Working with Holt Foundation to Build Playground (Video)Patch.comTo honor a Danbury athlete who died young and to help children at the Samuels' Early Learning Center, the Holt Foundation and the New Hope Baptist Church are working together to build a playground. By Mark Langlois This video of The Rev.

6 DeLand-area churches vandalized – Daytona Beach News-Journal

Administration | May 9, 2012

6 DeLand-area churches vandalizedDaytona Beach News-JournalBy PATRICIO G. BALONA, Staff Writer DeLand police and Volusia County deputies are investigating a string of church break-ins in and around DeLand over the weekend. Three churches — Kepler Road Baptist Church, Holy Presence Episcopal Church and Seventh … and more »

Moms: Above All Else, Just Say No – Huffington Post (blog)

Administration | May 9, 2012

WRAL.com Moms: Above All Else, Just Say NoHuffington Post (blog)On Wednesday, May 2, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 broadcast Pastor Sean Harris' sermon in which the spiritual leader of the Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC told dads in his congregation to "man up" with their 4-year-old boys who "act effeminate.Pastor who sparked outrage over hitting [...]

Metro holing 3 meetings on bus stop consolidation, second round of talks to be … – Washington Post

Administration | May 9, 2012

Metro holing 3 meetings on bus stop consolidation, second round of talks to be …Washington PostMetro held the first of three planned meetings Tuesday evening at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in southeast Washington. The next meeting is Thursday evening at Mount Airy Baptist Church in northwest Washington. Metro says the meetings are being … and [...]

Ala. lawmakers pass bill to pay for class supplies – WTVM

Administration | May 9, 2012

Ala. lawmakers pass bill to pay for class suppliesWTVMWhen James Crawford pulled into the parking lot of Mount Gilead Baptist Church on Friday afternoon he noticed something a bit strange… The air conditioning units had been stripped of their copper heMore >> When James Crawford pulled into the parking … and more »

Disaster helps link Norwich churches – Norwich Bulletin

Administration | May 8, 2012

Disaster helps link Norwich churchesNorwich BulletinAdam Bowles, left, from Peniel Church, and Estime Jozile, pastor of the First Haitian Baptist Church, are friends, and their Norwich churches have partnered together in many activities. By ADAM BENSON This is a story of friendship and unity, …

Central Baptist Church, Designed by Boyd & Boyd – Patch.com

Administration | May 8, 2012

Central Baptist Church, Designed by Boyd & BoydPatch.comPerhaps the most recognizable example of their work together is the Central Baptist Church in downtown Wayne, designed in the late 1890s. This image was probably drawn by one of the brothers, and graced the cover of the program commemorating the …

First Baptist Church Celebrates Centennial – Patch.com

Administration | May 7, 2012

First Baptist Church Celebrates CentennialPatch.comChurches were a major point of focus for a community back then, and social events often revolved around the church calendar. Monrovia was no exception. The first church to arrive at the fledgling town was the Baptist Church. It actually had its origins …/story/Church-Notes-050512Burlington Hawk EyeReligious events planned in South JerseyGloucester [...]

First Baptist Church Serves the Community – Mesquite Citizen Journal

Administration | May 5, 2012

Mesquite Citizen Journal First Baptist Church Serves the CommunityMesquite Citizen JournalBy Pastor Bill Stevenson The First Baptist Church of Mesquite parishioners are reaching out to others with the love of Jesus by doing community service projects that will serve others. Everyone was excited that the 40 Days in the Word study program …First Baptist Church [...]

Westboro Baptist Church to protest at Franklin soldier’s funeral – The Tennessean

Administration | May 5, 2012

Westboro Baptist Church to protest at Franklin soldier's funeralThe TennesseanFRANKLIN — Westboro Baptist Church has announced plans to protest the funeral of Spc. Jason Edens. According to a press release, members plan to be outside Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin at 11:15 am Saturday before the funeral starts at …

Protesters to picket near Berean Baptist Church on Sunday – Fayetteville Observer

Administration | May 5, 2012

LGBTQ Nation Protesters to picket near Berean Baptist Church on SundayFayetteville ObserverBy Steve DeVane More than 100 protesters plan to picket Sunday near the church where a pastor told parents to deal strongly with children who show gay tendencies. Sean Harris, pastor of Berean Baptist Church on Glensford Drive, said he was joking when …Sunday [...]

Rev. Sean Harris, Pastor Who Preached Violence Towards LGBT Youth, To Receive … – Huffington Post

Administration | May 5, 2012

CTV.ca Rev. Sean Harris, Pastor Who Preached Violence Towards LGBT Youth, To Receive …Huffington PostSean Harris, pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, preached a sermon that sanctioned physical violence toward children who show “effeminate” or “butch” behavior. One week later, families at Judson Baptist Church in New York …Op-ed: Katharine Royal – [...]

The staying power of Florida Avenue Baptist – Washington Post

Administration | May 5, 2012

The staying power of Florida Avenue BaptistWashington PostAt 100 years old, Florida Avenue Baptist Church knows what it's about. “We have been on this corner for 100 years, and we are committed to this community,” Pastor Earl Trent said. “You just don't join this church and sit down.SBC Executive Committee, boards, commission, seminaries, committee nominees [...]

Westboro Baptist Church threatens protest at Franklin soldier’s funeral – The Tennessean

Administration | May 5, 2012

Daily Mail Westboro Baptist Church threatens protest at Franklin soldier's funeralThe TennesseanDARRIN HAAS / TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD FRANKLIN — Westboro Baptist Church has announced plans to protest the funeral of Spc. Jason Edens. According to a press release, members plan to be outside Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin at 11:15 am …Westboro Baptist Church [...]

First Baptist church takes services outside with events – Chicago Tribune

Administration | May 5, 2012

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com First Baptist church takes services outside with eventsChicago TribuneFirst Baptist Church is taking services beyond the walls of the building for outdoor gatherings at Slack Plaza in downtown Charleston. "We want to have a rebirth of the community and the church," said the Rev. Paul Dunn. "There will be an uplifting [...]

Center Ridge Baptist Church – Pastor’s 32nd Year Anniversary – WTOK

Administration | May 5, 2012

Center Ridge Baptist Church – Pastor's 32nd Year AnniversaryWTOKWe the members of the Center Ridge Baptist Church would like to invite you to our Pastor's 32nd Year Anniversary. The guest speaker will be Rev. Eddie Glenn, Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Athens, AL along with his choir. and more »

Join ParkwayHills Baptist Church for ‘Celebration on the Parkway!’ May 20, 2012 – MarketWatch (press release)

Administration | May 4, 2012

Join ParkwayHills Baptist Church for 'Celebration on the Parkway!' May 20, 2012MarketWatch (press release)PLANO, Texas, May 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Join ParkwayHills Baptist Church and The Beck Group for 'Celebration on the Parkway,' an open house, sneak peak event showcasing the Beck-built new Children's Educational Building. The community is invited … and more »

After years on the road, church finally comes home – Charlotte Observer

Administration | May 4, 2012

Charlotte Observer After years on the road, church finally comes homeCharlotte ObserverHugh Cooper dedicates the multipurpose room of Trinity Baptist Church. Also, from left, are Carol Cooper and Linda Deese. COURTESY OF WILLIE WILES Have an idea for a project? If you have an idea for a local service project that Trinity Baptist Church …

Ladies Tea At First Baptist Church – The Chattanoogan

Administration | May 4, 2012

Ladies Tea At First Baptist ChurchThe ChattanooganA ladies' Tea will be held on Saturday, at 4 pm in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave. Janice Carter, Work Force Development Specialist, will be the speaker. A $5 donation is requested for The Next Door Chattanooga, … and more »

NC Pastor Apologizes for Encouraging Violence Toward Gay Children – ABC News

Administration | May 4, 2012

ABC News NC Pastor Apologizes for Encouraging Violence Toward Gay ChildrenABC NewsPastor Sean Harris, of the Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC, apologized in a statement released this week for "any and all words that suggest that child abuse is appropriate for any and all types of behaviors, including (but not limited to) …Is Demeaning [...]