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    MaKyrion J. Leon  Dec 3, 2008
    Interment will follow in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Place. Visitation will begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until time of services. (New Iberia, LA)

    Clinton E. Barber  Dec 3, 2008
    He was a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church in Bogalusa. He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise Vaughn Barber of Bogalusa; daughter Doralas Ann Wheat of Poplarville, Miss. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Mary Nell Blackwell  Dec 3, 2008
    Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa, with family hour from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Bogalusa. The Rev. Johnny Johnson Sr., pastor, will officiate. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Mary S. Jones (108)  Dec 3, 2008
    A joint funeral service for Mrs. Jones and her husband, Malcolm, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Bailey and Rev. D. L. Page officiating. Burial will follow in the Cypress Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)

    Young Lends Voice For Civil Rights Audio Tour  Dec 3, 2008
    Speakers included Jesse Hill Jr., one of Atlanta's most prominent civil rights leaders and businessmen; Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders, whose grandfather, Rev. William Holmes Borders Sr., pastored Wheat Street Baptist Church for more than 50 years; John Calhoun III, son of the late civil rights leader and Atlanta City Councilmember, John Calhoun Jr., for whom a park was dedicated on Piedmont Avenue in the Sweet Auburn district; and M. Alexis Scott, publisher of the Atlanta Daily... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)

    Holiday events kick off with parades Dec. 6  Dec 3, 2008
    The parade route is from the park to downtown where it will circle around by the Methodist and First Baptist churches and end back at the Milano Civic Center and Fire Station. Santa will be at the center to visit with children after the parade. (Cameron Herald, TX)

    Chickamaugas Christmas in the Streets is Saturday  Dec 3, 2008
    Christmas in the Streets, hosted by First Baptist Church of Chickamauga and the Chickamauga Merchant s Association, will kickoff the Christmas season in Chickamauga by providing a full day of holiday fun for the entire family on Saturday, Dec. 6 ... Attendees are invited to begin the day at First Baptist Church s gym with a pancake breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and then go to the downtown area for the remainder of the day s activities ... The evening will offer great family... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Smaller groups crowd Black Friday sales  Dec 3, 2008
    Back in Mechanicsburg, Dawn Kleckner of Dillsburg saw a drop in the number of early shoppers as she helped pass out free coffee and hot chocolate from the Country and Town Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg. People are getting here much later, said Kleckner, who was outside Circuit City since 11 p.m. Thursday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Eleanor Ruth (Christiansen) Ebert  Dec 3, 2008
    She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Cadott and Salem Baptist Church of Eau Claire, the Cadott Women s club, and the Cadott Historical Society. Eleanor had a great sense of humor. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Giving spirit: Dawna DeHaven, left, and Jan Dworski help pack gift boxes at First Baptist Church in Benson for this year\'s Operation Christmas Child program. (Adam Bernal/photo.)  Dec 3, 2008
    Giving spirit: Dawna DeHaven, left, and Jan Dworski help pack gift boxes at First Baptist Church in Benson for this year's Operation Christmas Child program ... Contributors to this year's effort include Church of Our Savior, Calvary of St. David, First Baptist Sunizona, Benson Rotary, Grace Chapel, Community Presbyterian Church, Free Methodist Church, Tombstone Community Congregational, ACE Hardware, Community Bible Church of J-6, Benson Heights Baptist, Long Realty, DiPeso Realty, Sandra... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    December 1-15, 2008, Obituaries  Dec 3, 2008
    He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rossville ... A lifelong resident of Ringgold, she was retired from the Outreach Ministry of First Baptist Church of Ringgold, of which she was a member for 55 years, and taught the Lydia Sunday school class ... Services: Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ringgold with Dr. Kerry Bunn and Audra Howard officiating. (Catoosa County News, GA)

     Churches address the needs  Dec 3, 2008
    Pastor Paul Johnson, Interim pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Britt, knows that many people are carrying around a heavy burden these days but he trusts the Lord can meet the answers. Turn to the Lord and ask for His direction. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Hopeful movie to play Forest  Dec 3, 2008
    First Baptist Church Family Life Pastor Doug Snyder said the movie has a wider audience than just those in failing marriages. Like Hertzer, Snyder saw the movie when it opened in late September. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Christmas, carols came to life  Dec 3, 2008
    Cantwell Baptist Church, also one of the first in the parade line-up, placed third with their Frosty the Snowman float. Unico Bank placed fourth. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Lawrence Shepherd  Dec 3, 2008
    He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church, retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, and was a US Air Force Veteran ... Memorials may be made to Alzheimer s Association or Providence Baptist Church. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Cancer survivor thanks Caswell neighbors  Dec 3, 2008
    "I would like to thank my church, Lively Stones Baptist, Jerry Potter at Caswell Tire for keeping my vehicles running so I can go to the hospital twice a week, North Village pharmacy for working with me to get my medications; one medication is 3,000 a month and they work with me to allow me to have my medications," Scearce said. Since he was in the hospital when most of the bake sales, concerts, fish frys and other fundraisers were happening, Scearce said he doesn't know the name of every person... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Fred Shirley Dean Downey  Dec 3, 2008
    He was formerly employed as a fixer with Glen Raven Mill in Burlington and was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Oxford, NC. ... The Funeral was held Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 1:00 pm at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Oxford, NC. Burial was in St. Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Couple feeds area's needy  Dec 3, 2008
    Robinson is the pastor at Providence Missionary Baptist Church and is also a street minister, taking time out each Wednesday to spread the word to those waiting for him in the town's square. "I arrive each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and I preach to whoever is there, sometimes 10 people or five or even just one," Robinson said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Churches combine choruses for concert  Dec 3, 2008
    TITUSVILLE A Christmas message will be proclaimed in song when Titusvilles Indian River City United Methodist Church and Park Avenue Baptist Church combine their choirs to present the holiday musical, NOEL, Night Of Everlasting Love ... These are available in the offices of Indian River City United Methodist Church, 1455 Cheney Highway and Park Avenue Baptist Church 2600 Park Ave. ... 7 in the Park Avenue Baptist Church sanctuary. (Florida Today)

    Mims Christmas Parade set for Saturday  Dec 3, 2008
    The First Baptist Church of Mims, next to the fire department, will sponsor Breakfast with Santa before the parade. The Titusville Dance t group will entertain along the U.S. 1 parade route before the event begins at 10:30 a.m.. (Florida Today)

    Empty Stocking Fund donations  Dec 3, 2008
    From Silvercrest Baptist Church Adult VI Sunday School Class. $50. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches  Dec 3, 2008
    Never in a "million years" did Robert Renix think he would find a Baptist church that would accept someone like him: a black Baptist gay man. Never mind one that would allow what happened one Saturday last month, when a tuxedo-clad Renix stood in front of the pulpit at Covenant Baptist Church in Anacostia, exchanging vows with his partner, Antonio Long. ... "It's going to be a real challenge," said the Rev. Carlton W. Veazey, minister at Fellowship Baptist Church in the District and founder of... (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)

    Tuesday's Scores  Dec 3, 2008
    Archbishop Shaw 70, Parkview Baptist 45 ... First Baptist Academy 98, Gables Academy 34. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Voter turnout light but steady  Dec 3, 2008
    Voters cast their runoff ballots at Noonday Baptist Church in Marietta. Political Insider. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v  Dec 3, 2008
    Messiah singalong ---- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is hosting a singalong of Handel's Messiah, with more than 110 singers, including the St. Bartholomew's Coventry Choir and choirs from San Rafael Catholic Church, Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation and more; 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway; 10, includes post-performance reception; (858) 487-2159 or. Bethlehem Village ---- First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside is sharing the experiece of the... (North County Times)

    City parade draws thousands  Dec 3, 2008
    In the non-commercial division, Cherry Creek Baptist Church garnered first place and will receive a certificate and $100. Second place went to Troy Baptist ... Third place went to Horton Memorial Baptist Church. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    DEATHS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 (946)  Dec 3, 2008
    Memorials: Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 W. Fourth St., Fordyce, Ark ... Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Green Hill Baptist Church ... Memorials to Green Hill Baptist Church, 106 Green Hill-New Hope Road, Wilmar, Ark. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Donald Smith, 72, preacher, teacher, golfer  Dec 3, 2008
    The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church in Norcross ... A native of Canada, Mr. Smith earned an undergraduate degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., and a master s in divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ... Among positions he held in the area were senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Riverdale; associate director of the Georgia Baptist Convention s evangelism department; and associate director of direct evangelism for the North... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Christmas parades: Santa making his rounds  Dec 3, 2008
    " Alvin Davis of Canton Parks and Recreation said last year the parade, which starts at the community center, featured nearly 10 marching bands. "Many more have been invited this year," he says. There will be drill teams, horse-riding clubs, motorcycle clubs, Boy Scouts and more. The Madison County Sheriff's Department and Canton Police Department provide security. "We want everybody to feel safe," Davis says. Down the road in Madison, Saturday's parade will start at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Full story.....  Dec 3, 2008
    For the next few months, you re going to hear a lot from Larry Johnson, pastor of the University Baptist Church ... Among those who sent representatives to the first meeting were: First Presbyterian Church, University Baptist Church, Holy Cross Anglican Church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Sul Ross State University and the Big Bend Arts Council ... When he was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Ingleside, he helped run the Tri-County Assistance Food Service in Aransas Pass. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    If you want to help  Dec 3, 2008
    Folks who want to help, donate time or money or simply want more information can email University Baptist Pastor Larry Johnson at and reference the Food Pantry ... The meeting will be held at the Fellowship Hall at University Baptist Church ... Alpine Food Pantry officers include: chairman, the Rev. Larry Johnson, University Baptist Church; vice chairman, Margaret Underwood, University Baptist Church; secretary, Deacon Paul Lister, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; treasurer, the Rev. John... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    Dodger Hollins  Dec 3, 2008
    You can also be sure to see him out early on Sunday mornings driving the Auburn Baptist Church van picking up members for church ... You see him sometimes painting and cleaning up at Auburn Baptist Church ... In addition to serving as Auburn's Parade Grand Marshal, Dodger is also Commander of Auburn's American Legion Post 258 and a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Auburn Baptist Church. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)

    Getting the holy word out  Dec 3, 2008
    Pastor Creighton Lovelace of Danieltown Baptist Church in Forest City, N.C., in May posted a sign saying "The Koran needs to be flushed!" but later apologized. The Southern Baptist Convention released a statement saying it is committed to "respecting the rights of others to have free expression of their faith." The United Methodist Church regards sharing sacred texts as "a time-tested way (to) learn more about each other," spokesman Stephen Drachler says. (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)

    Church to hold candlelight service Dec. 12  Dec 3, 2008
    The Rev. Sandoval of Huff Grove Baptist Church in Commerce will be the guest speaker. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, December 03, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Being thankful is a blanket for many things  Dec 3, 2008
    I am a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, which is located at Neese ... I am a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, which is located at Neese ... I would like to thank the members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for a job well done on the Bus Fund. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Funerals today  Dec 3, 2008
    Crowley Jr., Charles, 70, of Madison; 11 a.m. at Madison Baptist Church, interment in Madison Memorial Park; A.E. Carter Funeral Home, Madison, has charge of arrangements ... Peek, Charlie Ed, 72, of Crawfordville; 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Crawfordville, interment in church cemetery; Watts Funeral Home, Union Point, has charge of arrangements ... White, Loise, 68, of Comer; 1 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Comer, interment in Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery; Jackson-McWhorter... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Minister found dead  Dec 3, 2008
    Carnes said Harris called about 7 p.m. Sunday as he was leaving Pendergrass Baptist Church, where he was a youth minister ... Harris was supposed to pick up the children Sunday evening at First Baptist Church in Gainesville, where the family are members, but instead asked his wife to pick them up, said the Rev. Bill Coates Jr., senior pastor at the Gainesville church ... Harris was helping out part time at Pendergrass Baptist Church and also was active as a hospice chaplain, Coates said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Opposing demonstrations planned for LCC's 'The Laramie Project'  Dec 3, 2008
    Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan ... Westboro Baptist Church ... A site opposing Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Retired telephone operator honored on her 100th birthday  Dec 3, 2008
    She often attends church gatherings with her friend Imogene at First Baptist Church. She enjoys shopping at Wal-Mart and visiting with friends and neighbors. (Odessa American, TX)

    Letters to the Editor (Nov. 28)  Dec 3, 2008
    DaveM wrote on Nov 29, 2008 5:08 PM:" Beverly Caron: Let there be no mistake, the Separation Clause of the First Amendment has been interpreted quite adequately by its author, Thomas Jefferson in his letter to Danbury Baptist. That Wall of Separation has been upheld by well over two centuries of Supreme Court decisions.Your personal interpretation, and those of many others, will have to take a back seat to established law, I'm afraid.Take the Civics Quiz:... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Church to hold Hanging of the Green  Dec 3, 2008
    Published: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 3:13 PM CST Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus will be celebrating their annual "Hanging of the Green" service at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 ... Emmanuel Baptist Church is located at 800 North Forrest. (Altus Times, OK)

    Donna Koser, 58  Dec 3, 2008
    She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sibley. She is survived by her husband, Ronald C. Koser; daughter, Dr. Stacy Koser Carmichael and grandson, Jaden Carmichael both of Evansville, Ind. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)

    Klazina Cassens, 98  Dec 3, 2008
    She was a former member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, where she taught Bible school, was active in Ladies Circle and was the church hostess for 20 years. She transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church in Sibley, where she was a member of the Esther Circle. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)

    Ken Tangeman, 56  Dec 3, 2008
    Funeral services for Kenneth Ervin Tangeman, 56, of Waconia, Minn, were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with burial in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Chaska, Minnesota at a later date ... He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)

    Changes to Angel Food give more payment options  Dec 3, 2008
    Published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:29 PM CST Anyone interested in obtaining an Angel Food Ministries package now has more options, according to the Rev. Tim Smith of Alamo Heights Baptist Church ... Locally orders must be placed at the Alamo Heights Baptist Church located at 1604 W. Austin in Port Lavaca ... Members of Alamo Heights Baptist Church will deliver the packages if the purchasers so desire it. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Jerry Ralph Tucker (120)  Dec 3, 2008
    A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at Boernes First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kendall County Junior Livestock Association, P.O. Box 149, Boerne, Texas, 78006 or the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, Mo. (Boerne Star, TX)

    OBITUARIES 12-03-08  Dec 3, 2008
    Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services at True Light Baptist Church in Garyville on Thursday, December 4, at 11 a.m. Rev. Wesley Anderson Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the funeral. (L Observateur, LA)

    Church latest to stand in way of ferry restoration  Dec 3, 2008
    LAPLACE St. John Parish attorneys handling the fight to get the Reserve-Edgard Ferry back in action have granted the Archdiocese of New Orleans some extra time to respond to legal action pertaining to an agreement between the parish and St. John the Baptist Church. Kerry Brown, a LaPlace attorney and member of the St. John Council legal team, said the Archdiocese was given a 15-day extension Tuesday to respond to a declaratory judgment stating that the Edgard church might be in violation of... (L Observateur, LA)

    John A. Whitaker  Dec 3, 2008
    A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Scotland Neck. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, at the church, with the Rev. Curtis Locus officiating. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Young Jeezy And Nas Pay Tribute To Barack Obama, MLK, Public Enemy In 'My President' Video  Dec 3, 2008
    "I don't know if y'all know it or not. Auburn Avenue. A very monumental spot. Probably one of the most monumental, historic spots we've got in Atlanta. It's a monumental video, so I wanted to do it in a monumental spot. Auburn Ave., Ebenezer Baptist Church.". Ebenezer was the church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, and it's located just minutes from the house he grew up in. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Bible gives clues to true timeline for Christs birth  Dec 3, 2008
    Ron Hamman is pastor for Independent Baptist Church of Wasilla. Contact him at. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Mahotta LaNell Wynn, 73 (6)  Dec 2, 2008
    She was a longtime member of the Prairie View Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship with the ladies in the Sunday school class for many years ... Funeral services for LaNell Wynn will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at the Prairie View Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Parrish officiating. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)

    Mary Nell Blackwell  Dec 2, 2008
    Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa, with family hour from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Bogalusa. The Rev. Johnny Johnson Sr., pastor, will officiate. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Clinton E. Barber  Dec 2, 2008
    He was a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church in Bogalusa. He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise Vaughn Barber of Bogalusa; daughter Doralas Ann Wheat of Poplarville, Miss. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    County singing talent creates choir (1)  Dec 2, 2008
    The performances will be at St. Joseph Parish Hall on December 5 at 7 p.m., Clarkson Baptist Church on December 7 at 6 p.m., and Potters Hope on December 14 at 6:30 p.m.. We plan to stay together as a choir, Johnson explained. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    Locals travel on hurricane relief mission to Gulf Coast  Dec 2, 2008
    Meyersdale Area Ambulance Association sent an ambulance and four crew members to Louisiana on Aug. 29 as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast. Gustav was downgraded from a Category 3 to a Category 1 hurricane after crews arrived. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Holiday events kick off with parades Dec. 6  Dec 2, 2008
    The parade route is from the park to downtown where it will circle around by the Methodist and First Baptist churches and end back at the Milano Civic Center and Fire Station. Santa will be at the center to visit with children after the parade. (Cameron Herald, TX)

    Upcoming Christmas events in the Walker County area  Dec 2, 2008
    First Baptist Church of Chickamauga will present Christmas in the Streets Dec. 6 in the downtown area. The day s events include a pancake breakfast with Santa at First Baptist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; kid s craft alley from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and community carolers immediately following the parade at the Chickamauga Depot. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Smaller groups crowd Black Friday sales  Dec 2, 2008
    Back in Mechanicsburg, Dawn Kleckner of Dillsburg saw a drop in the number of early shoppers as she helped pass out free coffee and hot chocolate from the Country and Town Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg. People are getting here much later, said Kleckner, who was outside Circuit City since 11 p.m. Thursday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Community Calendar  Dec 2, 2008
    Golfview Baptist Church, 107 Hibiscus Drive, is inviting everyone for dinner and fellowship every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children under 12, or $15 for an entire family. The dinner includes drinks and dessert. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    People Profile --Keaton’s ‘call’ planted seed for Chappell Hill church  Dec 2, 2008
    Bob and Linda Keaton will be celebrating 25 years at flourishing First Baptist Church in Chappell Hill ... CHAPPELL HILL A Providence Baptist Church building on Main Street continues to be an important element of this community s past for special historic observances and festivals ... But today s working Southern Baptist convention church in eastern Washington County is First Baptist Church of Chappell Hill and it will be observing its 25th anniversary Sunday after starting up in a unique way. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Needham Religion Notes (Dec. 4)  Dec 2, 2008
    First Baptist Church has announced a new Sunday school program beginning Sept. 21, from 9-9:50 a.m., called Joyful Noise. The program will meet in the vestry. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Hark! Angels herald low-cost food A Christmas meal for $35? Check out the Angel Food Ministries program at a local church  Dec 2, 2008
    Wallers Baptist Church in Spotsylvania County, 540/582-5703. Stafford Free Will Baptist: 540/752-0208. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches  Dec 2, 2008
    Never in a "million years" did Robert Renix think he would find a Baptist church that would accept someone like him: a black Baptist gay man. Never mind one that would allow what happened one Saturday last month, when a tuxedo-clad Renix stood in front of the pulpit at Covenant Baptist Church in Anacostia, exchanging vows with his partner, Antonio Long. ... "It's going to be a real challenge," said the Rev. Carlton W. Veazey, minister at Fellowship Baptist Church in the District and founder of... (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)

    Remembering the Reason for the Season  Dec 2, 2008
    Member families from both Calloway and Marshall counties place personalized ornaments on one of two large Christmas trees Sunday night during a celebration at Hardin Baptist Church. The special ornaments were selected by family members to represent their commitment to Christ as the reason for the season. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)

    Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v  Dec 2, 2008
    Messiah singalong ---- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is hosting a singalong of Handel's Messiah, with more than 110 singers, including the St. Bartholomew's Coventry Choir and choirs from San Rafael Catholic Church, Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation and more; 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway; 10, includes post-performance reception; (858) 487-2159 or. Bethlehem Village ---- First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside is sharing the experiece of the... (North County Times)

    Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 (31)  Dec 2, 2008
    WAVERLY Harold Lee Bowen, 82, of Waverly, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Waverly Health Center; services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church, Waverly, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock; military rites by Waverly American Legion Post 176; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, 352-1187; memorials to the family. More Stories from Obituaries. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 (917)  Dec 2, 2008
    (older than 14 days). Article rated a 0 by 0 users. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    ONLINEXTRA:CHRISTMAS EVENTS  Dec 2, 2008
    Participants will line up no later than 5:45 p.m. at Hamilton Baptist Church ... CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7 p.m. Dec. 8, First Baptist Church, Booneville. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Obituaries 12-2-08  Dec 2, 2008
    Margie B. Carlisle, 88, widow of Herbert Leroy Carlisle, Sr., passed away November 22, 2008 at Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto. Services were held Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Old Flag Lake Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery ... passed away November 20, 2008 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Miss. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)

    DEATHS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 (936)  Dec 2, 2008
    She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church ... She was a member of the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, a choir member, Sunday School pianist, mission and a member of Burford Memorial No. 383, Order of the Eastern Star-PHA. ... Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church at 11 a.m. by Dr. Robert Handley. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    PINE BLUFF PONDERING HOLIDAYS, SALES TAX PROPOSAL VOTE  Dec 2, 2008
    Help save lives by taking the AARP Driver Safety Class, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Lemonwood Baptist Church, 920 Shephard Drive, White Hall. The course is for persons 50 and older. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Full story.....  Dec 2, 2008
    For the next few months, you re going to hear a lot from Larry Johnson, pastor of the University Baptist Church ... Among those who sent representatives to the first meeting were: First Presbyterian Church, University Baptist Church, Holy Cross Anglican Church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Sul Ross State University and the Big Bend Arts Council ... When he was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Ingleside, he helped run the Tri-County Assistance Food Service in Aransas Pass. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    If you want to help  Dec 2, 2008
    Folks who want to help, donate time or money or simply want more information can email University Baptist Pastor Larry Johnson at and reference the Food Pantry ... The meeting will be held at the Fellowship Hall at University Baptist Church ... Alpine Food Pantry officers include: chairman, the Rev. Larry Johnson, University Baptist Church; vice chairman, Margaret Underwood, University Baptist Church; secretary, Deacon Paul Lister, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; treasurer, the Rev. John... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    Getting the holy word out  Dec 2, 2008
    Pastor Creighton Lovelace of Danieltown Baptist Church in Forest City, N.C., in May posted a sign saying "The Koran needs to be flushed!" but later apologized. The Southern Baptist Convention released a statement saying it is committed to "respecting the rights of others to have free expression of their faith." The United Methodist Church regards sharing sacred texts as "a time-tested way (to) learn more about each other," spokesman Stephen Drachler says. (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)

    Dona Mae Moore  Dec 2, 2008
    She was a member of Hillabee Baptist Church and had worked for Russell Corp. for over 40 years. She is survived by her daughters, Rosalind Blackwell and Cornelia Connie Brewer (Charles), of Alexander City; grandchildren, Leigh Rooney (Jason) of Lakeside, AZ., Jason Brewer (Heaven) of Wetumpka, AL and Tamara Carter (Jeremy) of Harpersville, AL; great-grandchildren, Ryan Rooney, Arabella Brewer and, Josh Carter; step-grandchildren, Pam Arwood (Bob) of Montgomery, AL. and Wyn Mason of Fredrick,... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)

    Letters to the Editor (Nov. 28)  Dec 2, 2008
    DaveM wrote on Nov 29, 2008 5:08 PM:" Beverly Caron: Let there be no mistake, the Separation Clause of the First Amendment has been interpreted quite adequately by its author, Thomas Jefferson in his letter to Danbury Baptist. That Wall of Separation has been upheld by well over two centuries of Supreme Court decisions.Your personal interpretation, and those of many others, will have to take a back seat to established law, I'm afraid.Take the Civics Quiz:... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Wessel offers tips on how to avoid arson fires  Dec 2, 2008
    The fires include: May 18, First Baptist Church Educational Building, 701 Blondeau; Sept. 18, Bethany Baptist Church, 227 N. Sixth St.; Oct. 16, the YWCA in the 400 block of Blondeau; nearly simultaneous fires on Nov. 9 at a storage shed behind Meyers' Courtyard (the former Masonic Building) on Blondeau and an alley fire behind Gate City Seed, Main Street; and Nov. 22, a home at 1124 Franklin St.. I don't think it's any big surprise that we've been experiencing some arson fires, said Keokuk Fire... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Changes to Angel Food give more payment options  Dec 2, 2008
    Published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:29 PM CST Anyone interested in obtaining an Angel Food Ministries package now has more options, according to the Rev. Tim Smith of Alamo Heights Baptist Church ... Locally orders must be placed at the Alamo Heights Baptist Church located at 1604 W. Austin in Port Lavaca ... Members of Alamo Heights Baptist Church will deliver the packages if the purchasers so desire it. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Volunteers needed for Eagles Thanksgiving  Dec 2, 2008
    A fundraiser for Melanie Abraham, People to People Student Ambassador, from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 22 at Alamo Heights Baptist Church ... St. Joseph Baptist Church, 811 South Virginia, will host a Family Homecoming Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23 ... Mount Sinai Baptist Church will host its second annual free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Brown and Brown Fellowship Hall. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Gillibrand: ‘I’ll continue being your advocate’  Dec 2, 2008
    The ceremony began with a eulogy by Rev. Richard D. Turpin, pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Catskill. Gillibrand, a Democrat from Greenport who represents the 20th Congressional District, beat out Republican Alexander Sandy Treadwell in the Nov. 4 election. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Chamber Taps Bob Trousdale As Tecumseh's Citizen of Year  Dec 2, 2008
    Other nominees were Roller Mini Storage and Sharon Baptist Church's new sanctuary. Business Renovation of the Year - Tecumseh Physical Therapy, for its new facility at 503 N. Broadway. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)

    Baylor Mourns Death of Thornton Sterling  Dec 2, 2008
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. CST at First Baptist Church of Waco ... Sterling was a member of First Baptist Church of Waco; he previously was a member of First Baptist Church of Washington and served as a deacon at both churches. (Baylorbears.com)

    Ruth Belch McDaniel  Dec 2, 2008
    She was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church ... In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church, PO Box 444, Woodland NC 27897. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Joe "Joe Bo" Burnette, Jr.  Dec 2, 2008
    Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Friday, November 28, 2008 11:32 AM CST. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

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