Obama, advisers are still deciding on D.C. church Mar 14, 2009
Richard Nixon had the Rev. Billy Graham minister to him at the White House. Jimmy Carter not only attended First Baptist Church, but also taught some Sunday school classes there. (AZCentral -- News)
Billy Graham: Reach out to unmarried mom Mar 14, 2009
BY THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM MY ANSWER March 14, 2009. TOTAL ELEMENTS IN ARRAY: 7TOTAL CHARACTERS IN ARRAY: 1784TOTAL CHARACTERS IN PAGES: LAST PAGE CONTAINS: 1784. (Florida Today)
Minister believes humor can calm stormy waters Mar 12, 2009
" The "minister of encouragement," as he is known, has delivered his folksy humor with Christian messages for about 30 years through his books, DVDs, CDs and former nationally syndicated TV series, Swan's Place . His latest book is The Man Code: Keys to Unlocking A Balanced Life . He will be the featured speaker at a free wild game supper at 5 p.m. Saturday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, 198 Sweetwater Road, North Augusta. Call (803) 613-0344. The Rev. Swanberg learned early that he had a knack... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mercy Corps says millions left at risk in Darfur Mar 8, 2009
Franklin Graham, who also heads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has caused controversy by arguing al-Bashir should be allowed to stay in office to further the peace process. Graham met with the president Wednesday in Khartoum before the court issued its warrant. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Obituaries for Saturday, March 7, 2009 Mar 7, 2009
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holmen Lutheran Church or to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Evangelicals ponder 'who's the next Dobson?' Mar 4, 2009
Others have either retired or have passed on the bulk of their duties, such as the Rev. Billy Graham, 90; televangelist Pat Robertson, 78; author and activist Tim LaHaye, 83; and Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, 77 ... The Rev. Franklin Graham, seen with the Rev. Billy Graham, says his 90-year-old father would "certainly like to meet (President-elect ... 1 of 3 Advertisement Don Lambro and Ralph Hallow discuss the days news.; politics; washington dc; washington times; Iraq's Ambassador to... (Insight on the News)
Put peace before justice Mar 3, 2009
Franklin Graham is the president and chief executive of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. . (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Today Millions Have Lost A Friend Mar 2, 2009
Billy Graham may be called home soon. Charleton Heston has left us. (KWTX.com, TX)
Billy Graham Association to lay off 55 Feb 24, 2009
In 2001, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced plans to relocate its Minneapolis headquarters to property on Billy Graham Parkway at Tyvola Road. The Billy Graham Library opened here in 2007. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Fredericksburg native leads Minnesota Republican Party Feb 21, 2009
He moved to Minnesota to attend college at Northwestern, a private Christian school where evangelical leader Billy Graham once served as president. Carey then joined Intuit, a small software company that sold a tax program called Turbo Tax. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Palin heads to villages with Christian group Feb 20, 2009
He's head of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association as well as Samaritan's Purse, which built five houses, a church and a youth center in Hooper Bay after a massive fire burned through the village in 2006, according the group's Soldotna office. He also sometimes speaks at Anchorage Baptist Temple, where Pastor Jerry Prevo was listed as a member of the Samaritan's Purse board of directors as recently as 2007. (Anchorage Daily News)
Evangelical leader's memorial Friday Feb 19, 2009
Aldrich was instrumental in bringing evangelist Billy Graham to Portland in 1992, canceling classes at Multnomah so students, faculty and staff members could attend the crusade. Aldrich was born in a Portland hospital and grew up in a Vancouver farmhouse, one of nine children. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Willie 'George' Lee Feb 16, 2009
He was active in his church as a deacon and as Sunday school superintendent, and was involved with the Billy Graham Crusade in the 1960s. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alene Lee, of Isleton; daughters, Janice Wood and Sandra Britton; son, Donald Lee; brother, Melvin Lee, of Texas; sister, Lucille Strother, of Texas; five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Billy Graham: Urge uncle to reconsider his choice to avoid church Feb 14, 2009
BY THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM MY ANSWER February 14, 2009 ... Write to "My Answer," c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201. (Florida Today)
Seeking God’s will Feb 12, 2009
At that time it was impossible for her to know that eventually her non-believer husband would be referred to as The Billy Graham of China. Not only was Leland Wang converted to Christianity through his wife, but he became a street preacher and eventually started churches throughout parts of China. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obituaries in the news Feb 10, 2009
She collaborated with Baptists for programs set in Israel and traveled to Brazil to televise a Billy Graham program there. She went to Rome to supervise NBC's broadcast of Midnight Mass from the Vatican. (Anchorage Daily News)
Church columnists: December 4, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
February 8, "Free" Soup and Sandwich Lunch" following the morning service. A dessert auction, with proceeds toward the Xtreme trip for the youth. Please note: Parent/Youth meeting following lunch. All parents/youth need to be at the meeting, for discussion of the trip. February 21 Senior Valentine Luncheon. Details to be announced. Preparation and practice has begun for our drama 'Here Comes the Bride.' Dates are April 3, 4 and 5. This drama was presented in 2007 and a repeat has been requested... (Catoosa County News, GA)