Joyous holiday had contentious beginnings
December 9, 2004
Did you know Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas an official holiday? That happened in 1836, 71 years before the last state —
Hamilton marks 10 years at helm of state Baptist historical commission
December 9, 2004
It could be said that Frances Hamilton lives in the past. As executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission her daily life revolves around
Missions work grows at FBC Piedmont
December 9, 2004
Seven years ago, First Baptist Church, Piedmont, began supporting the ministry efforts of hometown boy John Gunter, a church member and missionary to the Dominican
Foundation plans to update resources, teach stewardship
December 2, 2004
Barry Bledsoe, president of The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, challenged messengers attending the Alabama Baptist State Convention in Montgomery to be good financial stewards by
ABHC continues preserving Baptist history
December 2, 2004
Preserving the history of Alabama Baptists continues to be the mission of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission (ABHC). Frances Hamilton, executive director of the ABHC,
Shocco celebrates past five years of growth
December 2, 2004
By Erin Webster For Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, the past five years have been ones of great change and growth, reported Shocco Director Buster
Understanding God’s reasons can lead to life’s purpose
December 2, 2004
Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is the issue of existence: “Why am I alive?” The second is the
WMU impacts missions worldwide through camps, offerings
December 2, 2004
Candace McIntosh, executive director of Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), stressed the importance of missions education to messengers of the Alabama State Baptist Convention, testifying
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