Alabama food ministries feel impact of economy
December 18, 2008
Alabama has not escaped the financial hardships of 2008, but an increase in demand at Alabama food ministry locations has been coupled with an increase
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‘Peace on earth’ in Pell City
December 18, 2008
‘A child is born’ — Preschoolers and kindergartners from the day care at First Baptist Church, Pell City, take a trip back in time to
LifeWay emphasizes abstinence in Africa
December 18, 2008
After successfully launching True Love Waits in six African countries a little more than a year ago, the ministry has received an additional $350,000 to
Glennwood Church members follow ‘call of ministry’ domestically, abroad
December 18, 2008
In the past 18 years, 12 members of Glennwood Baptist Church, Morris, have answered calls to ministry. This number is significant considering the church’s size.
Lawley woman uses homemade crafts to further gospel abroad
December 18, 2008
As the ribbon is woven through the cross-shaped, plastic canvas, 76-year-old Alvis Coppage makes another tick on her list of handmade crosses distributed to further
China reaches out to churches as raids continue
December 18, 2008
BEIJING — In recent months Chinese officials have attempted to build bridges with the Protestant house church movement even as police raided more unregistered congregations,
Hindu extremists plan societal shutdown Dec. 25
December 18, 2008
ORISSA, India — Christians in Orissa state are anticipating Christmas with fear as Hindu extremists have called for a statewide bandh, or forced shutdown on
Kazakhstan law could restrict religious freedom
December 18, 2008
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — A new law adopted by Kazakhstan’s Parliament Nov. 26 will seriously restrict freedom of religion or belief, according to Forum 18 News
