ICYMI: Soaring Bible sales; Word of 2024; the case for Christmas carols
December 4, 2024
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
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Star of Christmas reflects Savior’s birth in new children’s Christmas book
December 4, 2024
With a delightful new book from author Sally Blass Murray titled “My Mission in the Sky: The First Christmas As Told by the Star of Bethlehem,” children are guided through a narrative of the Christmas story from the perspective of a star…
FBC Abbeville loses worship center, Sunday School space to fire
December 4, 2024
An overnight fire at FBC Abbeville consumed most of the church’s facilities, according to Pastor Ricky Sowell. Church members are gathering there this morning (Dec. 4) to share memories and “trust God with what’s next.”
Alabama lawmaker pushes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
December 4, 2024
Alabama students could face a statewide ban on cell phone use during the school day as soon as the 2026–27 school year under a new bill aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving academic outcomes.
‘All nations to all nations’: Missionary connecting, mobilizing churches in Brazil
December 4, 2024
Danilo Miranda moved hurriedly through the Rio de Janeiro airport. He was on his way across the world to attend a Global Senders Forum. The conference highlighted the IMB’s and other sending organizations’ commitment to globalization.
Planning underway for statewide celebrations of US semiquincentennial in 2026
December 3, 2024
The United States’ semiquincentennial — or 250th birthday — is still a year-and-a-half away, but organizers in Alabama are planning events that will begin in
Detailed schedule, instructions for upcoming Hunt trial released
December 3, 2024
New scheduling details in the upcoming trial regarding former Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt’s lawsuit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions were released today, Dec. 3.
Week of Prayer: Deaf Christians recognize unique giftedness to reach others with gospel
December 3, 2024
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 1–8. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $205 million. This year’s theme
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