Northwest Convention’s recent WMU president urged others to ‘seek the face of God’
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (BP) — For Mary Habila, it’s about understanding a person – getting through what is happening at the surface and figuring out what is going on underneath to create a situation. Then, you take steps to make things better.
SBC DIGEST: Pruitt to share ministry lessons at SWBTS; WMU’s Children’s Missions Day sees successes
Shane Pruitt to co-teach courses at SWBTS; Children make missional impact through Children’s Missions Day.
Craft stick houseboat represents joy, impact of working together
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – The joy of working together for the glory of God was on display as a houseboat constructed of nearly 700,000 craft sticks floated on Lay Lake near Birmingham Nov. 7.
Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon offerings reach highest point in history
Generosity among Southern Baptists remains strong as evidenced by the most recent Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering totals. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2023-24 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Annie offering totaled $74.7 million, and the Lottie offering totaled $206.8 million – record highs for both. The openhanded giving through […]
Children’s Missions Day immerses youngsters in care for others across nation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Buying groceries for local families, helping build playgrounds or funding the construction of water wells in Peru are among activities children at Bonsack Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va., will rise early to perform on Children’s Missions Day (CMD) Sept. 21.
FIRST-PERSON: Inviting children of all ages
I don’t know how the topic came up, but I told someone at the office I had 100,000 craft sticks. When he asked why in the world one would own 100,000 craft sticks, I told him I got them because they were on clearance, and I work with children. I thought at some point attempting a world record might be fun.
Award from WMU helps mother of three continue nursing journey
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Giselle Gonzalez-Rivera said she wondered if she was crazy going back to school in her late 30s with three young children.
WMU Foundation grants help CWJC sites expand their reach, deepen their help
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Peggy Meeks said Cross Walk to Life, the Christian Women’s Job Corps site she leads in Las Cruces, N.M., has one common need – English classes.
Four CWJC graduates awarded scholarships to help with next steps
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Aug. 2, 2024 – Marie Beam says she’s always liked working on cars. She found out early on that she didn’t like being stranded — she’d rather be able to do something about it when her car had problems.
FIRST-PERSON: Choosing Girls in Action helped me understand the Cooperative Program
Most scouting groups pride themselves on teaching girls to uncover their hidden talents, learn life skills and have real-world learning experiences. These groups provide an atmosphere where girls can build friendships with others who are seeking the same experience. Nothing wrong with that, but as a family committed to following the Lord there was a missing element.
