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Men Leave Rewired Retreat 'Electrified'

By Bob Nigh
May 8, 2008

DAVIS-More than 2,200 men and boys attended the 2008 "Rewired" Oklahoma State Men's Retreat at the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center April 25-26, and at least 30 left with their lives changed for eternity as a result.


SBC baptisms lowest since 1987; state down 5.6 percent

By Staff
May 8, 2008

Wire reports the number of people baptized in Southern Baptist churches fell for the third straight year in 2007 to the convention's lowest level since 1987.

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Apache accompanists have 130 years of experience

By Dana Williamson
May 8, 2008

Maxine McKnight taught piano lessons for 50 cents each. Melva Sechrist took piano lessons for 50 cents each, with no time limit. And now, more than 50 years later, the ladies were honored for their faithful service at the organ and piano by...

Miracles in Jena - Pastor to share testimony of 9-week revival

By Bob Nigh
May 1, 2008

Bill Robertson, director of pastoral leadership for the Louisiana Baptist Convention, had always hoped to see God move in a powerful way during his lifetime. During the past two months, his prayers have been answered. Big time.

Sisters Ready to Adopt Four Siblings

By Dana Williamson
May 1, 2008

"I can go back and get along with my aunt because of what I've learned from you," the 8-year-old told Autumn and Trinity Tinsley. The young girl had spent two weeks with the Tinsley sisters. She was the first child the sisters had kept as foster...

Give of Your Blood . . .

By Dana Williamson
May 1, 2008

Imagine having an accident and needing a transfusion of blood only to learn there was no blood available, or that the blood you were about to receive was infected. Although we may often take our blood supply for granted, this situation is reality...

Henry vetoes pro-life bill; override follows

By Bob Nigh
Apr 24, 2008

Supporters of an omnibus pro-life bill moved quickly in the Oklahoma State Senate and House of Representatives April 17 to override an April 16 veto of the measure by Gov. Brad Henry. The Senate voted 37-11 to override the governor's veto of...

Women challenged to walk by faith

By Ray E. Sanders
Apr 24, 2008

DAVIS-The energy was electrifying and expectations were met as a record crowd of nearly 3,000 women from across the state made their presence known during the 2008 Oklahoma Ladies Retreat held at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center the weekend...

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BIVOCATIONAL WORSHIP LEADER
May 8, 2008
Seeking bivocational worship leader. Send resume or call: Bluestem Baptist Church, 327 E Durham, Dewey, OK 74209, 918/534-2837. (www.bluestembaptistchurch.org).
FULL-TIME SENIOR PASTOR
May 8, 2008
First Baptist Church, Jacksboro, TX is accepting resumes for full-time senior pastor. Send resumes to: First Baptist Church, 200 N Knox Street, Jacksboro, TX 76458.
BIVOCATIONAL YOUTH AND/OR MUSIC MINISTER
May 8, 2008
Second Baptist Church, McAlester is seeking an associate of youth and associate of music. Send resume to: Search Committee, PO Box 3146, McAlester, OK 74502, or (2baptistmcalester@att.net), 918/423-4385.
FULL-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC
May 8, 2008
Growing, conservative congregation (700 in SS; 1000 in worship) is accepting resumes for position of minister of music, giving direction to all aspects of church's music programs. Candidate should be comfortable with both traditional and contemporary worship styles. Bethel Baptist Church (www.bbcnorman.com) has strong ties to the SBC and Cooperative Program. Send resumes to: (bethelstaff@bbcnorman.com) or Music Search Committee, 1717 W Lindsey, Norman, OK 73069.

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Special Features

EDITORIAL: Time to drop Baptist?

By Staff
May 8, 2008

PERSPECTIVE: Pure, Simple

By Anthony L. Jordan
May 8, 2008

RITE OF PASSAGE: Graciousness

By Walker Moore
May 8, 2008

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: The Exterminator

By Ray E. Sanders
May 8, 2008

National & International

Hiding from God

By David Jeremiah
May 9, 2008

EL CAJON, Calif. (BP)--Who is the most famous fugitive in the Bible? Jonah is famous for being the prophet who ran from God, but then ran into God in the depths of the...

Royal Ambassadors reaches 100-yr. mark

By Kay Adkins
May 9, 2008

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--For 100 years, an estimated 2.5 million boys have voiced the Royal Ambassador pledge:

Amazon duo endure bugs, mud for Gospel

By Shawn Hendricks
May 9, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--Pat Townsend admits she's living outside her comfort zone.

Amazon peoples remain unreached

By Shawn Hendricks
May 9, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--Weary travelers stand alongside a river somewhere in South America's Amazon Basin.

RA pledge lasts a lifetime

By Jim Burton
May 9, 2008

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--The changes our nation has seen over the past 100 years are mind boggling. Transportation, communication and education barely resemble what existed at...

Mother draws upon faith inherited from her mother

By Carolyn Nichols
May 9, 2008

BRANDON, Fla. (BP)--Karen Green looks to the example set by her mother and grandmothers as she encourages fellow ministers' wives at First Baptist Church in Brandon, Fla.,...

INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: 10 million child deaths a year preventable, charity says

By Mark Kelly
May 9, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Nearly 10 million children die each year from treatable illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia -- the vast majority of them in the developing world,...

Bill targets sale of adult video games

By Staff
May 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (BP)--Congressmen from both political parties have partnered to sponsor legislation designed to prevent children from purchasing or renting adult video games.

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