May 2006 - Word&Way

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Memorial Day is just ahead. This holiday is a perfect occasion to reflect on the contributions of others and to show gratitude for their contributions — indeed, their sacrifices — on behalf of their families, friends and fellow citizens. For

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HLG asks MBC to reconsider gift to MBTS

May 18, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorHannibal — Hannibal-LaGrange College administrators are concerned about the Missouri Baptist Convention's plans to continue supporting Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's undergraduate program.At their May 6 meeting, HLG trustees agreed, passing a motion to "graciously request" that the MBC Executive Board

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Burnham tells of God’s faithfulness

May 18, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way EditorBranson — The 60th anniversary banquet for the Missouri Baptist Foundation turned out to be a dramatic celebration at Chateau on the Lake here on May 4.Keynote speaker Gracia Burnham, a New Tribes Mission missionary who survived more than a year

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MBC can file third amended suit

May 18, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — The Missouri Baptist Convention can file a third amended petition in its ongoing legal struggle with five institutions Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown ruled on May 9.The ruling was the latest in the MBC's legal

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TRO against Windermere extended

May 18, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — A temporary restraining order against Windermere Baptist Conference Center has been extended yet again.At a May 9 hearing, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown extended the order to June 1 and scheduled a hearing at 9

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CP resolution seeks to increase giving, Executive director stripped of ‘Pathway’ oversight

May 4, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Executive director stripped of 'Pathway' oversightJefferson City — The Missouri Baptist Convention wants churches to support the Cooperative Program at a higher level.That's the message the MBC Executive Board conveyed when members adopted a statement to affirm convention support of the Southern Baptist Convention-wide giving

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Three institutions earn BCA, ACP awards

May 4, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Word&Way, Missouri Baptist University and the Missouri Baptist Foundation came away winners in the 2006 Wilmer C. Fields Awards Competition on April 22.The awards were presented during the Baptist Communicators Association's annual workshop.Word&Way also earned two awards in the Associated Church Press competition.Word&Way garnered two

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WMU focuses on missionaries

May 4, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJoplin — The Woman's Missionary Union of Missouri annual meeting was a homecoming of sorts for Bill and Beverly Curp, David and Robin Stow and Iracema Kunkel.The Curps, who currently serve in Mapaville where Bill Curp is director of missions,

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