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SBC DIGEST: Mission:Dignity Sunday this weekend; Overtime rules could affect churches
Metadata: Series: SBC DigestsTopic(s): Churches and Ministry, GuideStoneFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Mission:Dignity Sunday June 23 By Susan Ervien/GuideStone DALLAS (BP) – In the New Testament, we find these words: “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress …” James 1:27 (CSB).
'Mission: Dignity Sunday' set for June 23: Give to support widows in need
DALLAS — In the New Testament, we find these words: “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress …” James 1:27 (CSB). On Sunday, June 23, Southern Baptists will again have the opportunity to honor unsung heroes of the faith — namely, retirement-aged Southern Baptist pastors, workers and their widows who served and abundantly blessed others during their years of ministry. Widows represent 60% of recipients served by Mission:Dignity.
Five Questions for Churches as Worship Gatherings Become Smaller
The trend toward smaller gatherings was slow but perceptible prior to the pandemic. That trend is much more noticeable now. Church worship gatherings are getting smaller. Two major factors are contributing to this trend. The obvious factor is an overall attendance decline in churches. Many congregations have fewer members and attendees each year.
60 infants, toddlers die in Khartoum orphanage as fighting blocks aid
KHARTOUM, Sudan (BP) – At least 60 infants and children have died in a Khartoum orphanage since the civil conflict began in Sudan, the Associated Press reported May 31 amid an extended ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid. At least 26 of the deaths at the Al-Mayqoma orphanage occurred in a single weekend May 26-27, the AP said, with some victims as young as 3 months. Starvation was cited as a common cause of death, as fighting blocked aid to the orphanage and impeded evacuation.
Mission:Dignity Sunday set for June 25; materials available
DALLAS (BP) – In the Old Testament, we find these words: “They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just.’” Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB) On June 25, Southern Baptists have the opportunity to honor righteous, unsung heroes of the faith. Namely, retirement-aged Southern Baptist pastors, workers and their widows who served and abundantly blessed those in their care during their years of ministry.
Texas church plant starts services in English, Spanish to bridge generation gap
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (BP) – As the Hispanic population in the U.S. grows, new challenges are emerging. For example, more children and teenagers from Hispanic households are improving their English language skills but not developing or even losing their native Spanish language skills. As a result, in many Hispanic households in the U.S., parents speak little English and their children speak little or no Spanish.
South Carolina youth pastor arrested after videotaping woman showering
Editor’s Note: In support of the sixth strategic action of Vision 2025 adopted by messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting, Baptist Press will continue to report every instance of sexual abuse related to Southern Baptist churches, entities, institutions or leaders of which we are made aware.
EXPLAINER: Why Christians should care about predatory payday lending
When you hear the phrase “payday loans,” what words and ideas come to mind? Helpful? Useful? Timely? Or words with a more negative connotation like harmful, predatory, and immoral? These are some of the responses given by a group of Christians that took part in a recent survey titled American Views on Payday Loans.
Bible Study: Demonstrative faith in Jesus
NASHVILLE (BP) — This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Leadership and Adult Publishing team, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age groups. This week’s Bible study is adapted from The Gospel Project curriculum. Bible Passage: Mark 4 Discussion Questions: What makes you fearful today, and what would God say to you about that fear?
‘Complete healing’ is prayer for boy hit by lightning strike that killed father
VALLEY MILLS, Texas (BP) – “Mom,” Matthew Boggs called to his mother Angela as she mowed the lawn. He had picked up the mail from the box at the foot of the quarter-mile driveway as he walked his two sons Elijah and Grayson from the elementary school bus stop. Rain was forecast, but the day was still dry.
Mission:Dignity Sunday set for June 25; materials available
Metadata: Topic(s): GuideStoneFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: DALLAS (BP) – In the Old Testament, we find these words: “They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just.’” Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB) On June 25, Southern Baptists have the opportunity to honor righteous, unsung heroes of the faith.
Mission:Dignity Giving Tuesday donations exceed $1 million for the second year in a row
DALLAS (KT) - Generous donors ensured a record harvest for Mission:Dignity® during the November 29 national Giving Tuesday emphasis — almost $1.4 million was raised to provide financial assistance to retirement-age Southern Baptist ministers, workers and their widows struggling to meet basic needs. Gifts on Giving Tuesday were doubled thanks to $600,000 in matching contributions provided by generous donors.
SBC DIGEST: Mission:Dignity gifts matched on Giving Tuesday; Hawkins named Pathway editor
Mission:Dignity gifts to be matched up to $600,000 on #GivingTuesday By Susan Ervien/GuideStone Financial Resources DALLAS (BP) – Gifts to Mission:Dignity made on #GivingTuesday,will be doubled up to $600,000, thanks to generous donors. As #GivingTuesday kicks off the year-end giving season on Nov. 29, Mission:Dignity calls on fellow Southern Baptist brothers and sisters to help the ministry assist retirement-aged pastors, workers and widows so they may finish well and with dignity.
Mission:Dignity helps pastors, widows
Rashional Thoughts: Working to bring you the clear, credible coverage you deserve My friend asked if he had been too hard on me, if I was OK after receiving pushback on recent Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 26 By Jay T. Robertson, Ph. D. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile DIVIDED 1 Kings 12:6–19 King Solomon Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson June 26 By Roy E. Ciampa, Ph. D.
SBC DIGEST: Mission:Dignity Sunday materials available; SWBTS relaunches alumni association
Mission:Dignity Sunday (June 26) materials ready to order By Susan Ervien/GuideStone Financial Resources DALLAS (BP) – In the Old Testament, we find these words: “I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous abandoned.” Psalm 37:25a (CSB) On June 26, we have the opportunity to return a blessing to righteous, unsung heroes of the faith.
SBC DIGEST: Mission:Dignity gifts matched; Lifeway online Christmas store
Mission:Dignity gifts to be matched up to $500,000 on #GivingTuesday By Susan Ervien and Aaron Meraz/GuideStone DALLAS (BP) – Gifts to Mission:Dignity made on Nov. 30, 2021, #GivingTuesday, will be doubled up to $500,000 because of matching funds in that amount given by generous donors. Following the typical Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days, #GivingTuesday is a refreshing change of pace at the start of the Christmas shopping season.
4 ways to support vulnerable populations during pandemic
Copyright (c) 2020 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/54562/4-ways-to-support-vulnerable-populations-during-pandemic NEW - 34 minutes ago Tags: coronavirusCOVID-19Mission:Dignity DALLAS (BP) -- At this point, there is no running from it. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is here and having a particularly destructive impact on vulnerable populations.
Mission:Dignity: Pastor rallies church's giving
Copyright (c) 2019 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/53160/missiondignity-pastor-rallies-churchs-giving NEW - 2 hours ago Tags: Mission:DignityGuideStone June 23 is Mission:Dignity Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Length of creation days debated
NASHVILLE (BP) — An article by a popular evangelical blogger arguing that the six “days” of creation in Genesis were not literal 24-hour periods has prompted discussion among Christians about the earth’s age and whether orthodoxy necessarily entails believing in a young earth. Justin Taylor, senior vice president and publisher for books at Crossway, posted a blog article Jan.
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