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Warner Robins church brings Christmas in song to Macon City Hall By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 20, 2007: In post-modern America, where a strong church-and-state separation mindset has become the law of the land, the likelihood of a Baptist choir singing Christmas carols in a government building is about as remote as a Ramadan service in city hall. But both events occurred in recent weeks in this middle-Georgia county seat and set a precedent for equal treatment under the law.
Savannah church bench stands in for lowly manger Modern-day story of newborn babe wrapped in swaddling clothes By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published December 20, 2007: At first glance the bundle resting on the bench outside the front doors of New Vision Baptist Church looked like a child’s plaything, perhaps “a doll baby or plastic puppy.”
Brewton-Parker coach makes Christ his priority By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 20, 2007: Sug Christopher Parker is the perfect choice to head up the woman’s basketball program at Brewton-Parker College. He recently proclaimed, “Brewton-Parker is where I received my salvation and my education; now I have an opportunity to give back to the college some of what was given to me.”
GBC Executive Committee adopts state missions budget, elects officers By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 20, 2007: When the Executive Committee of the Georgia Baptist Convention met on Dec. 11, Steve Parr, vice president for Sunday School and Evangelism, spoke enthusiastically about “The Power of Ten.” He asked, “What if ten people in your church made a commitment to pray, work, and witness so that two people were saved and baptized into the fellowship of the church next year?”
Funds still available for rebuilding Gulf Coast By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published December 20, 2007: Although it’s been more than two years since Hurricane Katrina reshaped the landscape of this Gulf Coast town, there is still work to be done.
Churches push 'Advent Conspiracy' to teach real giving at Christmas By Nancy Haught, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published December 20, 2007: The Christmas contradiction gives Pastor Rick McKinley a headache.
Voting – regardless of emotion Published December 20, 2007: Many times, people will make a statement like this: “It is not the money; it is the principle of the matter.”
2008 Georgia General Assembly to convene amid pro-life issues Published December 20, 2007: When the 2008 Georgia General Assembly convenes next month, there will as usual, be many new laws introduced, debated, and voted on by the House and the Senate. We will be watching very carefully a bill that our friends at Georgia Right To Life will be supporting. The Human Life Amendment, with which we agree, will be presented to the Georgia General Assembly for a vote.
Aspiring novelists buoyed by conference By Jenny Rice Published December 20, 2007: For most people, reading a novel is easy. Writing one can be much harder.
Celebrating Christmas with cancer in the home By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 20, 2007: “Heather, I am afraid Kennedy Grace has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).”
House approves Christmas Resolution; 9 opposed By Tom Strode Published December 20, 2007: The House of Representatives approved a resolution Dec. 11 acknowledging the significance of Christmas and Christianity.
We Three Kings of Orient Are ... mostly unknown By Benedicta Cipolla, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published December 20, 2007: They came. They saw. They gifted.
Churches urged to put service ahead of sermons By Lilly Fowler, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published December 20, 2007: Jim Yelvington decided he would do something different with the launch of his new church in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – cancel Sunday worship services.
Colorado shootings reflect big threats at big churches By Kevin Eckstrom, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published December 20, 2007: With megachurches come mega crowds, mega money, and increasingly, mega security concerns.
Family and friends cope with shooting Published December 20, 2007: Family and friends of the Colorado shooting victims gathered at Youth With a Mission and at New Life Church Dec. 12 to remember the lives of those they lost and to emphasize forgiveness toward the gunman’s family.
For the children, we must vote Published December 20, 2007: Sir Winston Churchill, in another generation, warned his country of the evil of the philosophy behind Nazi Germany’s push for world domination.
New committee members named Published December 20, 2007: The following individuals were appointed to serve on sub committees of the Georgia Baptist Executive Committee. The end of their terms of service are noted in parenthesis.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Griffin named legislative director of Georgia Right to Life Published December 20, 2007: Mike Griffin, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Hart County, was recently named Georgia Right to Life’s legislative director for the 2008 legislative session.

Baptist News Summary

Southern Baptist Disaster relief units activated following Midwest ice storm Published December 20, 2007: Disaster relief feeding units were activated and chainsaw teams called in as millions of residents from Oklahoma to Wisconsin were without electrical power following a widespread ice storm earlier this month that overwhelmed the Midwest.
SBC groups join to open emergency homeless shelter in New Orleans Published December 20, 2007: Responding to yet another ripple effect of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Baptists are building a new homeless shelter through a cooperative effort involving First Baptist Church in New Orleans, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and the SBC’s North American Mission Board, plus the partnership of the New Orleans Mission as well as financial assistance from Mayor Ray Nagin’s office.
Church's Lottie Moon offering honors retired missionary and church member Published December 20, 2007: The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has a special meaning for Earlewood Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C., as their gifts pay tribute to the memory of retired missionary and Earlewood member Sara Frances Taylor.
International Mission Board trustees report 600,000 baptisms recorded in '06 Published December 20, 2007: Southern Baptists face the challenge of joining their missionaries in “whatever it takes” to make disciples of all peoples, International Mission Board trustees were told during their Nov. 6-7 meeting in Springfield, Ill.
Baptist pastor prays at D.C. tree lighting Published December 20, 2007: When Baptist pastor Roger Freeman last visited Washington, D.C., it was far from a normal trip.
New Term Life options available through GuideStone Financial Resources Published December 20, 2007: GuideStone Financial Resources will offer enhancements to its Term Life Insurance coverage beginning Jan.1.
London newspaper places Southern Baptists on top 200 'most influential' list Published December 20, 2007: A London newspaper recently published a list of the most influential conservative and liberal Americans, and Southern Baptists on both sides of the political spectrum made the cut.
Names in the News Published December 20, 2007

Religious NewsBriefs

Jews call on Hungary to combat far-right extremists in the mold of Nazi fascists Published December 20, 2007: The World Jewish Congress has called on Hungary to do more to fight the rise of far-right extremist groups that they say are eerily reminiscent of Nazi fascists.
Labor group alleges crucifixes made in sweatshops sold in prominent New York churches Published December 20, 2007: Some crucifixes sold in the United States are made under “horrific” conditions in a Chinese factory, a labor rights leader said Nov. 20 in front of New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Senior clerics at Indian Islamic seminary issue fatwa against Hajj farewell parties Published December 20, 2007: A leading Islamic seminary in northern India has issued a fatwa, or religious edict, against pompous farewell parties for Muslims making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Israel claims artifacts dating to First Temple Published December 20, 2007: Israeli archaeologists who have been inspecting maintenance work done by Muslims on the Temple Mount have discovered what they believe are artifacts dating back to the time of the First Jewish Temple.

People and Places

Anniversaries Published December 20, 2007
Obituaries Published December 20, 2007
Groundbreakings Published December 20, 2007
Homecomings Published December 20, 2007
Ordinations Published December 20, 2007
Ministerial Moves Published December 20, 2007

Cooperative Program Stories

Finding the win-win Churches need youth workers, students want a place to serve By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published December 20, 2007: A few years ago, when University of Georgia student Andrew Donaldson thought God might be calling him to youth ministry, he decided to try it out. He applied as a summer youth worker and was assigned to New Hope Church in Ambrose.

Bible Study

Bowing before the Savior By Bryan Cribb, Assistant Professor of Christianity, Brewton-Parker College Published December 20, 2007: Matthew 2:1-12
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Dec. 30
Breakthrough in Focus By Mark Somers, Pastor, Cassville Baptist Church Published December 20, 2007: Psalm 145:1-21
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Jan. 6

Columns

'Tis the season to be politically correct By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published December 20, 2007: For 25 years Christmas trees had graced the Seattle Airport, but two years ago a decision was made to remove the trees from the airport. The politically expedient decision was made because a local rabbi threatened to sue the Port of Seattle if an eight-foot menorah wasn’t erected to “balance” out the Christmas trees.
The ghosts of atheism past, present, and future By Dick Staub, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published December 20, 2007: And lo, I awakened from a dream during this most blessed Christmas season.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published December 20, 2007: God gave our family an early Christmas gift. Grace Katherine Millage was born to our daughter Jennifer, and her husband Aaron, in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday afternoon, November 29, at 3:37. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured nineteen inches long. Janice and I had the inexpressible joy of being in the birthing room when Gracie was born.
Child's discovery: leads to parents' discomfort By James Dobson Published December 20, 2007

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