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Rains fail to dampen LoveLoud outreach 22 accept Christ in afternoon of ministry By Sherri Brown and Joe Westbury Published November 19, 2009: The only thing that messed with Hurricane Ida were Hurricane Georgia Baptists, GBC President Bucky Kennedy told messengers during the final session of the 188th annual convention meeting held at First Baptist Church.
Messengers approve lean budget for 2010 Staff reduced by 27 in 2009 as GBC reigns in spending By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 19, 2009: Georgia Baptist ministries will be operating on a reduced budget for the second consecutive year due to a continuing drop in Cooperative Program gifts in an increasingly tight economy.
Passing on special lessons Lawrenceville pastor, wife use experiences with autism By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published November 19, 2009: There is a lot of praise at Mosaic Church, but its signature ministry is often born from grief.
Russia may restrict missionary activity Proposed legislation comes as Georgia inks partnership with Moscow, St. Petersburg Published November 19, 2009: New legislation being considered by Russian lawmakers could drastically restrict missions activity if made into law.
Committee named to study state resources By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published November 19, 2009: Outgoing GBC President Bucky Kennedy has named an eight-member committee to study resources of the state convention.
Resolution on Abstinence from the use of alcohol By Stephen Williams, Messenger, Sunset Hills Baptist Church, Douglasville Published November 19, 2009
Resolution on Support of the Cooperative Program By Wayne Bray, Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville Published November 19, 2009
Scenes from Woodstock Published November 19, 2009
Even Tropical Storm Ida can't drown out LoveLoud By Sherri Brown, Special Assignment Reporter Published November 19, 2009: Sammy Simmons, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Ringgold, had decided not to attend the GBC annual meeting. Then he heard about the LoveLoud ministry emphasis.
ELCA wins fourth straight softball title Published November 19, 2009: With the last three state titles, the Eagles Landing Christian Academy girls softball team nonetheless wasn't expected to pull it off again.
In India, he shares the Gospel despite dangers By Martha Richards Published November 19, 2009: As the sun sets in India, the ceremonial preparations subside. Chanting voices strengthen and join the rhythm of beating drums.
Back on earth, astronaut reflects on trip, faith By Erin Roach Published November 19, 2009: Patrick Forrester, the space shuttle astronaut who carried a piece of missions aviation history into space with him on a recent Discovery flight, encourages people to get personally involved in sharing the Gospel outside their comfort zones.
GuideStone reports strong numbers for March-Sept. By Curtis D. Sharp Published November 19, 2009: GuideStone Financial Resources reported an $8.8 billion jump in its asset base, or an increase of 31 percent, for the March through September reporting period.
Conservative leader Dobson retires from radio By Adelle M. Banks Published November 19, 2009: Religious broadcaster James Dobson will end his hosting of the "Focus on the Family" program in February, a final step of resignation from the organization he founded more than 30 years ago.
Special Convention Coverage - Summary Published November 19, 2009

People and Places

Obituaries Published November 19, 2009
Homecoming Published November 19, 2009
Honors Published November 19, 2009
Ministerial Moves Published November 19, 2009
New Deacons/Ordinations Published November 19, 2009

Cooperative Program Stories

Deaf-inite partnership By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published November 19, 2009: When the Russian policeman saw the gun pointed at him, he thought it was the end of his life. Then he watched the man pull the trigger.

Bible Study

How Can Jesus Help Me By Jim Duggan, senior pastor, Ty Ty First Baptist Church Published November 19, 2009: Mark 1:14-31
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Dec 6
Obey God's Word By Joe Ringwalt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Moreland Published November 19, 2009: Psalm 119:1-16
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Nov. 29

Columns

Think on these things By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published November 19, 2009: I don't want to be a grumpy old man, a cynical citizen, or a crotchety curmudgeon. However, when it seems that the nation's foundations are being destroyed and the church is under assault it is not easy to be positive.
Cooperating to reach the world By James Staubes Published November 19, 2009: Baptist aren't perfect, but they come close to it when they are cooperating.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published November 19, 2009: The 188th session of the Georgia Baptist Convention is now history, and what an incredible convention it was. I don't remember anytime in the past 17 years that there has been a finer spirit than what we experienced this year.
Why Wright is wrong about the Cooperative Program By Allen Hill Published November 19, 2009: Bryant Wright is a leader in Southern Baptist and Georgia Baptist life. He continues to be a strong supporter of missions and ministry through the Cooperative Program and other Southern Baptist mission causes.
Holding your child back a grade may not improve development By James Dobson Published November 19, 2009

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