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Baptist belt-tightening

Though some Baptist conventions in the country are cutting costs, Alabama Baptists are holding the line in 2010 with a budget of $46 million, the same as this year. But the president of the … more

By Melanie B. Smith
Staff Writer | 11/20/09 | 176 views

You shall know them by their car tag

In South Carolina last week, a U.S. District judge ruled that it was illegal for the state to promote Christianity on license plates. At issue was a plan by Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to offer a car … more

11/20/09 | 373 views | 2 comments

Local congregations plan Thanksgiving worship services

Thanksgiving means more than food, family and football. People who attend special Thanksgiving worship services add “faith” to the celebration. These are among the services congregations are … more

11/20/09 | 94 views

Radio personality Rick Burgess to speak

Rick Burgess of the “Rick and Bubba” radio show will speak Saturday at 6 p.m. at Westmeade Baptist Church at 2030 Beltline Road S.W. Burgess and his wife, Sherri, who live in the Birmingham … more

11/20/09 | 166 views

RELIGION CALENDAR

‘A life-saver’

Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Center in Decatur was facing big challenges a few years ago with a need to expand programs in a tight space, said board president Gary Kessinger. The space solution came in … more

By Melanie B. Smith
Staff Writer | 11/13/09 | 268 views

Money and our humanity: Greed can consume us

The continuing flux in the stock market has created a near constant state of anxiety in the financial world. The roller coaster behavior of the Dow, along with its erstwhile companion the Nasdaq, … more

11/13/09 | 324 views | 1 comment

Baptists convene for events locally

Messengers to the Alabama Baptist State Convention in Huntsville on Tuesday and Wednesday will get a taste of worship from a Decatur church. First Baptist Church music minister David Briley will … more

By Melanie B. Smith
Staff Writer | 11/13/09 | 171 views

Christmas shoebox drive starts Monday morning

St. Luke United Methodist Church is again serving as an area collection center for Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox gifts. Drop off your donations Monday through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 … more

11/13/09 | 203 views | 2 comments

RELIGION BRIEFS

Oak Park church celebrates 80 Oak Park Church of God will celebrate 80 years as a community of faith and 25 years in its current building with a service Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. The church will … more

11/13/09 | 119 views