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August 8 was Ray Leininger Day in the community of Bolivar and at First Baptist Church, where the pastor served for nearly 20 years. Leininger is retiring from the pastorate - his last Sunday was Aug. 15 - and the congregation honored him and

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After voting victories, then what?

August 12, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Religious conservatives in Missouri claimed two major victories at the polls last week on controversial moral issues: (1) approval of a state constitutional amendment that bans gay marriages by defining marriage as solely between

2004 Archives

BGCM to explore relationships

August 12, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Baptist General Convention of Missouri authorized interim executive director Jim Hill and president Bill Miller to explore the development of various relationships, including one with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri, another with the Baptist General Convention of Texas

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Free garage ‘sale’ meets needs

August 12, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Deanna Harrison Word&Way Correspondent A free garage sale? It seemed like a contradiction in terms. But that is exactly what took place on July 31 at the Expo Center in Kansas City. The event was sponsored by CityFocus Missions, a combined ministry of Blue

2004 Archives

Charette Church VBS recreates Bible-times village

July 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Gail Rector Word&Way Correspondent "You and your friends have the Bible camp at the church looking so inviting. I am tempted to

2004 Archives

Do Rockaway Beach a favor

July 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor One of the measures on the Aug. 3 ballot in Missouri appears to be running neck-and-neck between supporters and opponents -- the proposal to bring a casino to the southeast Missouri town of Rockaway Beach. A massive television ad blitz

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Windermere treatment plant construction halted

July 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer Failure to secure a permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has forced Windermere Baptist Conference Center to halt construction on changes to its wastewater treatment plant. The DNR issued a notice of violation to Windermere after DNR

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Appeals court declines to dismiss MBC’s appeal of Brown’s decision on agencies

July 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, denied a request to dismiss an appeal against five Missouri Baptist Convention-related entities. Clyde Farris, an attorney representing Missouri Baptist University, filed

2004 Archives

Mission reaches out to Hispanics in Trenton and Milan

July 20, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Claudia Davis Word&Way Correspondent Growing up in Mexico, Carlos Lozano never imagined he would one day be pastor of an Hispanic church in Milan, Missouri. The son of a pastor, Lozano felt called to ministry when he was 16 years old. He felt

2004 Archives

‘Sorry, pastor, but….’

July 19, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Most church budget committees are gearing up -- or soon will be -- for the process of funding the missions and ministry plans of their congregations. Amidst the rising cost of property upkeep, literature, utilities and other fixed costs, do

Ray Leininger honored at retirement

After voting victories, then what?

BGCM to explore relationships

Free garage ‘sale’ meets needs

Charette Church VBS recreates Bible-times village

Do Rockaway Beach a favor

Windermere treatment plant construction halted

Appeals court declines to dismiss MBC’s appeal of Brown’s decision on agencies

Mission reaches out to Hispanics in Trenton and Milan

‘Sorry, pastor, but….’

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