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One word changed Darryl Burton’s life. “Guilty.” Before the word fully registered, Burton was being escorted to the Jefferson City Correctional Center where he spent 24 years studying the law and trying to prove his innocence. “I was one step from death row, I like

2008 Archives

Windermere celebrates 50 years as ‘God’s special place’

October 2, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer “This has always been a place where we’ve talking about the presence of God,” Phil Briggs told those gathered at Windermere’s 50th Anniversary Celebration morning watch. “We need such oases.” Around 500 Baptists gathered

2008 Archives

First Baptist of California celebrates first 175 years

September 17, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent CALIFORNIA — “Will you be a dead rock or a living stone?” Derald Harris challenged members and guests at a celebration on Sept. 6 marking the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church, California. The director of communications for the Missouri

2008 Archives

Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor COLUMBIA — The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of directors feted their president of 15 years during a banquet held in conjunction with their regular meeting Aug. 4-5 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia. James “Jim” Smith’s 15th anniversary with

2008 Archives

FBC Ironton celebrates 150 years with a pageant and luncheon

July 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer IRONTON — The auditorium of First Baptist Church, Ironton, was packed as current and former members and friends came to celebrate the church’s 150- year anniversary, June 29. The church was founded before Ironton had a public school. In

2008 Archives

Nevada marks 150 years of ministry

July 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor NEVADA — Memories and 150 years of history flowed during an afternoon sesquicentennial celebration at First Baptist Church of Nevada. But this is hardly a congregation that is focusing on the past, according to longtime pastor Bill Cox. Long known

2008 Archives

Fifty-eight years after starting at SBU widowed businesswoman gets degree

May 27, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer A love of music led Berniece Hamilton to begin college in 1950. Passion for learning drove her to complete her college degree 58 years later through Southwest Baptist University’s Lebanon campus. On May 17, Hamilton walked across the stage

2008 Archives

Church, pastor celebrate 50 years together

March 4, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor COLOMA — Members of Coloma Baptist Church in rural northwest Missouri honored Bruce Trussell on Feb. 24 by celebrating his 50th anniversary as their pastor. The veteran minister describes himself as at least trivocational — he also is a

2007 Archives

Living Stones: Celebration of 200 years

October 23, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer When Thomas Musick and his friends began gathering for a Bible study, they couldn’t have imagined what Fee Fee Creek Baptist Church would become. Two hundred years later, the church – now called Fee Fee Baptist Church –

2007 Archives

100 Years Ago – Old Bethel

August 21, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

Celebrating Old Bethel “At the coming meeting of the General Association of Cape Girardeau, there will be at least one memorable day. It was just 100 years ago this month that 15 Baptists organized Bethel church, the first non-Catholic body west of the Mississippi.

Released and redeemed after 24 years

Windermere celebrates 50 years as ‘God’s special place’

First Baptist of California celebrates first 175 years

Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

FBC Ironton celebrates 150 years with a pageant and luncheon

Nevada marks 150 years of ministry

Fifty-eight years after starting at SBU widowed businesswoman gets degree

Church, pastor celebrate 50 years together

Living Stones: Celebration of 200 years

100 Years Ago – Old Bethel

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