: JAN 24% 791 SOUTHERN BAPTIST HISTORICAL LIBRARYAND ARCHIVES Nashville, Tennessee JOURNALOF THE MIssissipPI BAPTIST CONVENTION Conference encourages evangelization By Tony Martin sion included Fred Associate Editor ~ Luter, astor of the! Franklin Avenue Mississippi Baptist pastors Church in New and church members gathered Orleans, who at Broadmoor Church, preachedon“savin Madison, on January 15-16 for thelostatany cost. the 2001 State Evangelism Using Mark 2:1- ED SINCE 1877 Conference sponsored by the 5 as his text, he evangelism department of the asked, “How much Mississippi Baptist Convention is one soulworth to JANUARY 25, 2001 Board (MBCB). you? Would you go Participants were encour- out of your way to VOL. 124 aged, inspired, and motivated share the Gospel by a diverse array of speakers withoneindividual No. 49 and musicians. who doesn’t kno w TheJanuary 15 afternoon ses- Jesus Christ?” sion began in worship led by John Ed Gordon,Donna,andLacyAlford Mathison,pastor of ofFirstChurch, Vancleave. Frazier Memorial Richard Harris, vice-presi- Methodist Church dent of church planting at the in Montgomery, NorthAmerican Mission Board Ala., closed the (NAMB) in evening with a ser- Atlanta, began the mon encouraging session with a ser- conferees to keep! on pressing. con- in focus what. is ferees to pray, changeless and} “Give me what can be Mississippi or changed. —— — strike ieded.” The January 16. CATCHING UP — Fred Luter (left), pastor of Franklin Avenue Church, New _ He continued, morning session Orleans, chats with Jim Futral (center), executivedirector-treasurerofthe Mississippi “People may not included a church Baptist Convention Board (MBCB), and S.A. “Sonny” Adkins, MBCB evangelism be interested in growth dialogue director, during a break at the 2001 Mississippi Baptist Evangelism Conference churchbut they are with Tommy January 15 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo by William H. PerkinsJr.) interested in spiri- Mitchell, pastor of tual matters. It’s First Church, Pearl, who was afternoonsession. Luter, referringto his church not what you do, joined by Luter and Ousley. Ousley preached on repen- in New Orleans, said, “If God but what God is Ousley, Luter, and John tance. “It’s not the man, but the could save my life, he could doing in you.” Avant, pastor of New Hope message,” he said.”Repentance resurrect this church. God Rick Ousley, Church in Payette’ Ga., is what turns you to . It’s rewardsfaithfulness.” astor of The preached in the January 16 demanded.It’s an actof love.” Avant used the prayer of CLOSING REMARKS — John Avant, pastor hurch at Brook Jabez in 1 Chron. 4:9-10 as his of New Hope Church, Fayetteville, Ga., Hills in text. “Do we dare ask God to preaches the concluding sermon January 16 Birmingham, Ala., ‘enlargeourterritories’ inorder for the 2001 Mississippi Baptist Evangelism played on the that more might hear the Conference at Broadmoor Church, Madison. themeoftheconfer- eer he asked. (Photo by William H. PerkinsJr.) ence, “Called to be e January 16 evening session concluded the conference. ‘One.’” “One is God’s favorite num- Mathison in his sermon WHAT'SIN THE ber,” Ousleystated. “Peopleare observed thatattitude isimpor- wanting to know,is there one tant, and he implored attendees real truth?” to include and trust laypeople RECORD Ousley compared religious inreprograms. broadcasting to pro wrestling. Avant, in the final sermon of “PeopleseeaTVevangelistand the conference, told of a new New ‘Ssdebuts pro wrestling and ask the same believerinasoutheastAsiacoun- question:is it real oris it fake?” try whowentfrom village to vil- The afternoon session closed lage sharing the Good News(see with a messagebyJimShaddix, itor’sNotebookonpage two). dean of the chapel at New Government officials fol- Die* Orleans Seminary. lowed her around with a truck- Preaching from 1 Cor. 9:24- mountedloudspeakerwarning, 27, he asked; “Is it possible for “Don’t listen to her! She is a all of us as a denomination to dangerousradical!” be a failure in the one thing Referring to Christians in Sunday S$ | lessons we’ve been known for? America, Avant asked, “When “If we're to be effective in did we stop bein dangerous evangelism, we've. got -to VOICES OF PRAISE— ScottAdkins (left), pastor to single adults radicals for Jesus ist? approach. it with the same at FirstChurch, Atlanta, joins music evangelists Reggie (center) and The 2002 State Evangelism ‘Baptist Chilggen’s Village intensity as an athlete pfepar- Ladye Smith of Nashville to form a musicaltrio January 16 at the “Conference is scheduledfor ing forcompetition.” ’ 2001 Mississippi Baptist Evangelism Conference at Broadmoor January 21-22 at Colonial January 15 evening ses- Church, Madison. (Photo by William H. Perkins Jr.) Heights Church, Jackson. pets Penscaanet ‘ DO teeen The dangerous radicals among us Ji:Avant,pastorofNewHo Church inand thenasked theatten- in Fayetteville, Ga., delivered the con- dees a bombshell question: “HE'S NOT DOGMATIC— EDITOR’S aptcilusdting svearngmeolniosfmtheC2o0n0f1eMriesnsciessippait ‘“dWahnegneroduisd wreadisctaols’beifnogr HE’S$ BULLDOGMATIC!” Broadmoor Church, Madison, on the JesusChrist?” NOTEBOOK evening ofJanuary 16. There was complete He gave attendees an impassioned, silence as each audience blockbuster lesson onthe importance of memberponderedhisques- evangelism in our world today. tion—anda grate question. Avanttoldofa mission teamheled from _itisforeacho ustoponder. New Hope Church to. a.small Southeast When did we American Asiacountry. He couldn’tidentify theloca- Christians stop being dan- tion because of the danger to missionaries erous radicals for Christ? there if their true purpose for being in the Whendid wedecideto take country was uncovered by govern- the easy way out and not mentauthorities. challenge the direction of Avant related the story of a our culture? woman in that small village who When did we become so madea profession of faith in Jesus cowed that we stopped Christ, and wasso filled with the standingupforwhatisright? Holy Spiritthatshebegantravelin, When did we become to neighboring villages to sprea partoftheproblem,andnot the Good News. art of the solution as the The government discouraged avior himself envisioned her evangelizine, even going so far (Matt. 28:18-20)? as to imprison her, Avant said, but No truthful person ever ‘they decided to release her when told us it aabe easy to . : — they realized they were only trans- stand upforJesus.Ifthehis- William H. forming ead into a martyr among tory of Christianity teaches . her people. anything, it is thatbelievers PerkinsJr. ey released her and she went pay a cost when they gird Editor right back to evangelizing onevil- themselves for constant spiritual battle for hehas the audacity to stand up andtell the lageafteranother. Unabletocontrol thesoulsofthelostworld inwhichwelive. world, “I have no kingbutJesus.” her and desperate to slow down her Even Jesus warned of the rocky road We'llpermitanykindofputrid “entertain- EDITOR increasingly effective ministry, Avant said ahead, so we should be prepared when the ment”intoourtownsandourhomes,aslong William H. PerkinsJr. government employees were assigned the goin gets tough. asnoonemakesfunofusorcallusnames. taskofeesherfromvillage tovillage e have become muchtoo comfortable We'll avert our eyes while babies are ASSOCIATEEDITOR TonyMartin inapickuptruck withapublicaddresssys- in ouraffluence and security. We don’t like murdered and drunkdriversca on their ~~ tem mounted ontop. rocking the boat while we're so well-fed annualslaughter, ifonly we are allowed to EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE “Don’t listen to this woman! She’s a and warm in winter. swim in the social mainstream. . Florence Larrimore dangerousradical! ” the governmentloud- Manyof us have becomeso spiritually It’s well past time —butnotyettoo late speakerswould scream Heomplioutthevil- sedentary that we'll acceptjust about any — that we once again assume the original LAYOUT/DESIGN lages where she witnessed. awful depiction ofChristians spewed at us role of Christians. That is, to purposely Joylin Davis Undeterred, she continues her ministry by Hollywood’s large and small screens, change ourselves and change the world in to'this day, Avant said, under the constant withoutas much as a whimper. waysthatwillbring the lost to salvation in ADVERTISING/PROOFREADER HeatherCumberland dinofloudspeakersblaring “Don’tlistento We'll allow a fine and honorable JesusChristbeforeitis indeed too late. her! She’s a dangerous radical!” Christian man to be publicly reviled as an Are you prepared to join the ranks of CIRCULATION MANAGER Avant sensedto allow the story to sink extremistandunfitforpublicofficebecause dangerous radicals? Alost world awaits. Brenda Quattlebaum ectronic tithing or auto- GUEST OPINION: Christians to obedience and BOOKKEEPER matic bank drafts in lieu sensitivity to the heart ofGod. BettyAnneBailey of church offerings may come S Years of counseling families, seitli EDITORS EMERITI natifaiccaonscte—of dtehecrbeiabsliincaglthespriingci-- aocfttievne aifnfiervmasngetlhiactalthcehufracmhielsy, Don McGregor | Should wee-tithe? ple to bring an offering to financial crisis began when the Guy Henderson church as an act ofworship. principle of tithing was com- The use ofelectroni¢offerings promised.In contrast, there are Baptist RecordAdvisory Committee: bysomemainlinedenominations By Jack Wilkerson a number of successful exam- GrantArinder, Ridgeland in recent years has been driven vice-presidentfor business/finance plesofChristianswho, without Charles Dunagin, McComb by the same mindset as payin compromise,hold theview that Ken Hester, Pontotoc utilityandotherbillselectronical- SBC Executive Committee, Nashville God is never less than sover- Allan Nix, Laurel ly, but also with the motive to eign and weare never greater David Petty, Hattiesburg increase declining offerings and Michael Weeks, Olive Branch than a steward, and set out to HeatherCumberland, secretary reduce the accounting task on work, but he allowsusthe dis- Advocates of the electronic demonstrate their obedience to administrativestaffs. tinctprivilegetobeachannelto tithing rally around the system him bybringing the tithe as an The concept is, however,built accomplish kingdom work aspect ofthe ease tocollect and offering just as Abraham did to Postmaster: Send changesofaddress on the weak premise that once while teaching us obedience handle funds rather than the Melchizedek. toTheBAPTIST RECORD,P.O. Box the process is in place one need (Deut. 14.22.25) more important issue ofa heart In a time whenthe average 530, Jackson,MS39205-0530. Send neverconsideritagain. Thiscon- While the electronic process that desires to be sensitive and reported giving in evangelical news, communication, andaddress ceptappearstobetotallyprocess- could in certain circumstances flexible to what pleases God. churches—3.5%atbest— falls toThe Editor, BAPTIST driven, void of the basic biblical rovide assistance to the home- Recent dollar figures that considerably below the tithe, RECORD,3P9.2O0.5-B0o5x3053(06,01J)ac9k6s8o-n,38M0S0 principle of Mal. 3 and 1 Cor. 16 und or those otherwise have been quoted by advocates perhapsourpriority should be Fax: (601) 292-3330 thatthe tithebelongs to the Lord restricted, an electronic deliv oftheelectronicsystemdoshow to first teach the biblical princi- E-mail: baptistrecord@mbcb.org and should be brought, and not system in no way should advo- someincreaseinaveragemonth- ples that promise toopen heav- sent, to the local church (store- cateorimplya“onelessthingto ly giving, butin actuality, ifbib- en’s windowsandfill ourlives house) on a regular basis (week- worry about” paradigm. Those lical tithing is factored into the with a blessing too great to VOLUME124 NUMBER49 ly) as an act of obedience and who follow Christ should numbers, thefamily incomesfall receiveratherthandefaulttoan (ISSN-0005-5778) worship toourHeavenlyFather. ate maintain sensitivity to belowthemedian familyincome ease-of-giving process that PublishedweeklyexceptweeksofJuly4 The time has come in our the Holy Spirit of God ev level for our country — thus enables the majority of church CoanhvdenCthiroinstBmoaasrdb,y5th1e5MMi issssiissssiippppiiBSatprteiest,t tmodern society that we as timeagiftisoffered toourLord. indicating thattithingisnotpart members to further distance Jackson, MS39201. Subscription$8.35 per ollowers of Christ understand Manytimes in my Christian. ofthe initial consideration. the reality of biblical givi yearpayableinadvance. Economyplans and apply thebiblicalprinciple experience as I have paused to Churches in a postmodern from their day-to-day wal availableforcooperatingMississippi that Cad is the absolute owner consider mytithe and offering, society should have as their with Christ. ‘churches. Periodicalspostagepaidat of everything and that we can God has impressed myheartto oal to teach and model Jackson,MS. Member,AssociationofState worship him through obedi- increase my gift or impressed through application the bibli- Wilkerson is also a financial Baptist Papers. Deadlines: Newsitems— ence by returningtohim what on my heart a need in anoth- cal. Pperipnciplieees oOfF. tithi anderscounselor. who»has counseled =~ onliecactailoennddaatre.wAedevkerptriisoirngto—retquweosctaeldepnudba-r bis ti tfully his. God doesn’t er’s. life.and Promptedme-to elated -biblical financial. con-» families in crisis for more-than weekspriortorequestedpublicationdate. ourgifts to carry out his meet the need. cepts in a way that draws 14 years. ‘ & THE BAPTIST RECORD JANUARY 25, 2001 Christians still positive force, leader reports WASHINGTON ing in a Christian and Bengali and, with two (BP) — Theincreas- ministry without friends, wasfirst in the printing ing persecution of coercion. The -of Indian scripts. Christians by. Bschool en-com- ee produced the monthly Muslims, Hindus; passes 317 Hindu Bengali magazine, Dig and other religious students and 174 Darshan,and the weekly news- groups around the Muslims. paper, Samachar Darpan, and world has led a While, the started an English journal Baptist leader in ospel is shared called The Friend of India India to challenge : Yip school, which continues today in the M1 $05 128:5. FPP. 1 APTISTS © some of the anti- whichis its right- modern Statesman. Christian..andanti- by India’s consti- “Most of theIndian leaders missionary bias __ tution that studied in institutions run b thatis fueling many declares India a Christian missions,” he said, suchattacks. ~ secular state, no “and many Hindu leaders Two years ago one is coerced to [who] received an education the entire world convert to benefit from the Christianinsti- THE reacted with horror Christianity,. tutions and activities are toda to the burning of Terhuja said. in the forefront of the attac Australian Baptist Apart from against Christians. SECOND missionary Graham if ee: the “Medical work in India Staines and Ihis two HERITAGE OF CARING — Southern Baptists have con- gospel, Terhuja also owes much to missionar- sons in India. Last tributed to the legacy of missions in India ofhospitals, schools argued that ies,” Terhuja pointed out. FRONT PAGE year a Christian and colleges, and numerousotherChristianinitiativesto improve Christianity on From the model of John seminaryinNigeria |ife in the Asian democracy. Rebekah Naylor (right) an the whole has was ddeessttroyed b International Missionary Board physician, tends to a patient at been good for Muslim rioters and, the longstanding Baptist Hospital in Bangalore. (BP photo) dia. “J on Christmas Eve, believe,” he said, bombs wentoff simu ltaneously “Like any other religion, “itisnotafalseclaimtosaythat outside various Christian Christians propagate the for India, besides the govern- churches acrossIndonesia. paces they believe — thatall ment, it is Christian missions Mostrecent is the newsthat ave sinned, Jesus is the that have made the maximum citizens of Afghanistan who Savior, he died on the cross to contribution to the building of* convert from Islam to another pay the penalty ofour sins but thesocietyand thenation. religion will be punished by rose again the third day as “Viewed positively, every- .PUBLISHED SINCE 1877 death, according to the coun- Lord of Lordsandlives forever one in India should be grate Scudder in Vellore, most of try’sTaliban rulers. in eternal glory.” to Christians for what India is the different Christian mis- CareontusZanwrhceyairbloefuditnThtenehroehrNutadjhigaera,aelscgattennIadentdrtCiaaahcl,kusrshecaochsf- ssuaaogtm“eie,oW”onesnhewedestoaomipbdi,ergloh“ictaelnveaedviemiinnntpstheohermeseLmsuoeiarstdd--e bmtioedseCasnayir,oa”ennahfroeirynstdawhiioedsr.ppkoe,nosrTaeabnrldhesuijacksahiados.f wmtsaoielrodsk.niiacOranyfl sIconpocdaliireltateiigcaeuenslsadrdaeimsndetdrambiehltdoiisswcphaaeisld- JVOALN.UA1R2Y425, 2001 saciaiiainiaaiuatuipaatiniainei leaders of the Bharatiya Janiata JesusChrist,butinrealdoctrinal The first orphanage opened in the work done for leprosy No.49 Partyandother groupsinIndia, terms, Christians cannot be 1750 was by missionary C.F. sufferers, Terhuja said. in a statement released throu blamed for conversion because Schwartze, who was the ypeace- In industry and economic the Baptist World Alliance the power to convert anyoneis makerbetweenwarring kings. development, Terhuja said, (BWA)offices inWashington. notwith humanbeings.It is the onced ber = Christian missionaries orga- While Christians have a Holy Spirit who convicts and sio who periodically ‘gath- nized cooperative societies, responsibility to share the baitoe toGod. ere2d50 or ace fareblind, stores, and rice banks, started gospel, they do not force any- “I do not know of any inci- aged, and indigent people industrial schools, cottage and onetoconvert,Terhujanoted in dentswhenaHinduwasforced together, read the Bible to them village industries, and the statement, which was sent tobeconverted to a Christian,” and distributed help according improved agricultural meth- to the BWAvia fax. Terhuja said. to their circumstances. ods. These works continue Christians also have a record TerhujacitedtheDimapursec- In education, missionaries today, Terhuja said. of unparalleled service in edu- ondaryschool inNagaland asan wrote dictionaries and started William Carey also had a cation and health care through- example of.many non-Christian schools, Terhuja recounted. The strong environmental concern outIndia, Terhuja said. students and teachers participat- first colleges operated b asheladthefightforthe preser- Team meets ChineseChristians CBhormibsatyia,nsanidnMCaadlrcuatstaw,erDeelhtih,e vTearthiuojna osafidt.he Indian forests, most highly reputed institu- Carey imported seedsofvar- BEIJING ~~ peesaea ada cde yteiaornss,ihnetshaeidc.ountry for many ipoluasntetdretehsemahnidmsemlfa.ny times in East bceldeesfsoinrgaawnaituinngrea thempeoonptlpeesilasgt ht ; Asiafound Terhuja cited William Carey “As Christians we must con- of who brought the gospel to tinue to pray for our Hindu ney. “Itwasour last India. Carey developed the friends,” Terhujasaid. “We must Indian languages of Sanskrit love,becauseloveis from God.” | Oreairke back As Operatio n Desert Shield becomes Operation Desert Storm, SouthernBaptistchaplainsmovetothefrontlinesofcomfortandconflict. Beforethebattlesbegin in the Persian Gulf,chaplains reportbetween 800 and 1,200professionsoffaithand multiple Biblestudiesstarted. Unrestricted grants totaling more than $10,039 are distributed to ten leader rejoiced.“Wesangfo privately-supported colleges in Mississippi by the Sears Roebuck for governmentleaders andtheirnei Foundation ofChicago. Baptist-affiliated Blue Mountain College is oneof ilsetarrantoerds,thaatntdhoencahnudr.cohnw.aWsemwaedreeu pso of leas ev er twocolleges in northeast Mississippi receiving grants totaling$1,870. people groups, all meeting together to v G their joy was contagious.” The prayerwée ha thearea toprayfor unreachedpeopleg de Evangelist Billy Graham advises members ofCongress that the United thejo of knowi g that > Statesmustdropitsallianceswith “godless nations”if it is toavoid World Sas OFnralannedwe g . WarIll,Hecalls for theUnited States tobreakoffrelations with theSoviet '...Unionand’topursue“a sound military:and economic policy.”ios . xy THE BAPTIST RECORD xo" —mormangrerynene spe cee a - meettA toe apratecern pg PRACTICAL PRINCI “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and Yourlife in the womb breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man becamea living soul” (Gen.2:7, KJV). Thusman,theapexofGod’screation,beganhis Day 1 Yourlife began at the momentofconception. sect He was different from the restofcreation Day 7 You implanted in your mother’s uterus. usehewascreated “intheimageofGod.” Day 10 Your mother’s menstrual period stopped. The psalmist wrote, “For thou hast madehim a Day 18 Your heartbegan to beat. little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him Day 21 _You pumped your own blood, with your own withSloryand honor” (Psalm 8:5, KJV). blood type, through a separate, closed Life is precious in the eyes of God and so circulatory system. should it be in ours. Yet in the last half of the Day 28 Youreyes,ears,anderysystem begantoform. 20thcentury wewitnessed an assaultonhuman Day 42 Your brainwaveswere recorded; your skeleton life that continues to this very day. Porter was complete, your reflexes were present. Abortion on demand,es adally partial-birth 7 Weeks You sucked your thumb. abortion, remains as one of America’s most heinous crimes. The 8 Weeks All your bad systems were present. release of the abortion drug RU-486 by the Federal Drug 9 Weeks You squinted, swallowed, moved yourtongue, Administration, human embryonic stem cell research, physician and madea fist. assisted suicide, and “futile care” are just a few examples of our 11 Weeks All of your body systems worked; you breathed devaluing ofhumanlife. spontaneously; your fingernails were present. Myprayer and hope is that asChristians we will become con- 12 Weeks You weighed one ounce. victed and disturbed enoughtospeakoutagainsttheseatrocities. 16 Weeks Yourgenital organs were clearly differentiated; Communicate with your legislative representatives and let them you grasped with your hands, swam, kicked, knowhowyoufeelabouttheseissues. Thenpray thata revival will turned, somersaulted(still not feltby yourmother). sweepour land and changethe hearts of those whofeel thatlife is 18 Weeks Your vocal cords worked and you couldcry. nomorethana weed tobeplucked fromthe groundanddiscarded. 20 Weeks Youhadhairon yourhead; you weighed onepound We must uphold andfight for the “sanctity oflife.”It is urgent and were twelveinches long. thatwe speak for those whocannotspeakfor themselves. We must standfortherightsofthosewhocannotstandwhetheryoungorold. The New EnglandJournal ofMedicine reportedthat: Practical PrinciplesforChristian crtbeebea monthly feature in The Baptist Record, sponsored by the Christian Action 15%of babies born premature at 23 weekssurvive. Commission. Mydesireis thatthisinformationwillbeenlighten- 56% of babies born premature at 24 weekssurvive. e 4 ing and will motivate us toaction. ~ 79% of babies born premature at 25 weeks survive. e Source: M.Allen etal., “The Limits ofViability,” New England a Journal ofMedicine, 11/25/93: Vol. 329, No. 22, p. 1597 How much do you know m n about abortion? e a t e, Take This Quiz. iRa t 1. Abortion is legal through what monthof pregnancy? tp The abortionistdelivers the . Bs s entire body except for a. hid sh b. sixth ’ c. ninth e : 2. Sinceabortion was lized in 1973, how many U.S. babies’ eS a. 12 million b. 24 million c. 38 million 3.Abortion isthe i cause ofdeath in the U.S., causing Roe v. Wadereversal sought whatpercent oftotal a.35% ~ b. 46% ¢.52%. aN} 4.What agegroup ofwomenhasthe greatestnumberofabortions? Known as “Jane Roe,” Norma McCorvey wasthe plaintiff in the ) ast oe 008 “eBKs infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that legalized abortion. Poor, pregnant, and desperate, Norma McCorveyfell into en who aborttheirfirstchild standhowmuch g the hands of two young, ambitious lawyers. They were looking for a plaintiff with whom they could challenge the Texas state law pro- hibitingabortion, and Norma signed on. Littledid she know that her signature would one day make her a national figure for legalized abortion. Twentyyearslater, still firmly believing in abortion, Norma found herself working in a Texas abortion center. Then, on March 31, 1995, the pro-life group Operation Rescue (O.R.) opened an office next door. Shortly thereafter, Norma was beldlenciedby the director of O.R. and the 7-year-old daughter of a pro-life volunteer. Their l ove and friendship touched Norma and eventually led her to change her mind completely about abortion. Today, Norma has dedicated herlife to speaking publicly against abortion, and she’s currently working to reverse Roe v. Wade. Norma’s testimony — with all its startling revela tions — can be found in her 1998 book, Won By Love. To learn more about Norma’s c ion and her iences while. working. in the abortion industry, go to HYPERLINK ’ http//www.roenomore.org. Source: lovematters.com, volume 1, 2000 edition, page 23 * ‘es Vv . on elenentieteaganTigiE ae ageeneROEAEP~ — a e ee ¢ € itsdalelpreOLSE REEBION FRA a UL pawnges Sato. gas Old eyesore bar to dispensedifferent‘spirit’ COVINGTON, Ky. (BP) — At an age The ar,dates back a few years, when ed he close the baron Sunday. Heresisted, whenmost learethinkingofretirement, the Kentucky native’s niece and her hus- saying it was the most lucrative day ofthe HaroldPike still ridesamotorcycletowork, bandwerevisiting fromAlabama.The pas- week. She told him if he couldn’t close it plays basketball and tennis, and works out tor joked about how badly he wanted to that he shouldsell it. He was offeringit to aa week—esnotjustthe65-year- buythe adjoining bar. thechurch for$111,500. 0 ‘senergy that himgoing. A few weeks Iater a check arrived from OnApril 1, thechurch received thetitle. ehasvisionofthekind thatpersuaded Tuscaloosa.The$100,000donationwasear- “Wehad a good laugh aboutit, a goodcry him hischurchwould acquirethebarnext marked forthebar’spurchase. aboutit, and praised theLord,” Pikesaid. door,ever:theughittook ears. “I almost had a heart attack,” he Although volunteers have put in a drop Everyfewmonthssince 1967,thepastor recalled. “I had never seen a check with ceiling scrubbed away years of smoke of South Side Church in Covington, Ky,, zeros that big,” but that didn’t seal the damage,onefeaturewillstay.Asolidwalnut eons Boal, Fe deal. Theownerstill refused tosell. barremainsinplaceasareminderofthe prayed that they woul get the building, Then,Pikedecidedtogettoknowthem. “I want to serve some right stuff over often saying, “God, I don’t know when Last year, he started stopping in the bar that bar,” Pike said. “The wrong stuff was you’regoingtodoit,butIknowyouwill.” periodically to sip coffee and talk with the served overit fortoo many years.” Last spring, those prayers were manand hiswife. _That idea sits well with Dennis answered. Today, the ch has plans to When those overtures didn’t changehis Northcutt, a member of the maintenance turn the old bar into a ministry center fea- mind, the pastorpre up. He asked his staff who has been spearheading the reno- turingavarietyofclasses,activities,family niece if she minded if they shifted the vationeffort. events, job training, anda coffeehouse. money to a long-awaited elevator installa- A former employee before he lapsed “God didit,” said Pike, whose hopes of tion,butfivedaysbeforeaspecialbusiness back into his longtime bout with alco- acquiringthebarin 1973fellthrough when meeting to voteon shifting the funds’ use, holism,herededicatedhislifetoChristand the owner raised the price. “And didit the barownercalled. rejoined the staffMay 11. he in his timing. I’m learning a lot about He explained that the night before his He joked thatit’s fitting he works in a God’s timing.” wife,*ia.who is nota church woman,”insist- bar after spendingso manyyears inone. 2000AND ONE going scoreless by making a (2001) second quarter free throw. At half-time the score was 56 to It’s been a thousand years one andthefinal score was 89 since thecalendarhasseenany- D I Cie to one thing likethis— a “1” hanging Why was one so important? out there all byitself designat- Well, for a number of reasons. poBe year in the century — Jim Futral, executive director-treasurer Of over 15 attempted shots,it 2001! Simply from a numerical Mississippi BaptistConvention Board wastheonlypointmadeinthe standpoint, it is an interesting entire game for Frederica yearas youlookatthat “1.” No Academy. That one shot kept doubtmanyofusarestill inthe Frederica Academy from the process of trying to shiftpose ¢ Awomanwithanalabaster speaks of one lost sheep, one embarrassmentof going score- andstopwriting “00”and begin box ofprecious ointment... lost coin, and one lost boy. He less for four eriods. Abo, that e writing “01.” That “1” standing ¢ Aboy with a lunch... speaks of the blessings and one point took a freshman hi out there by itself gives us ¢ Awoman ata wellside... elight of one when a sheep is school boy and put him on the opportunity to reflect on the ¢ One mansitting at the found, when a coin is recov- sports pages around the world fact thatonemakes a difference. receipt ofcustoms... ered, and when a boy comes and his name on every sports _ The importance of just one! ¢ One blind beggar on the home. Jesus said that when write-up having anything to The powerof just one! The sig- side ofthe road... these things happen, joy do with basketball. S nificance ofjust one is, at times, ¢ One dying thief saying, breaks out and he invites us to You maythink that you are mind- ling!Whilewelivein “Lord remember me.”... peep into Heaven, there to see rather unimportant in the aworldof millionsandmillions, ¢ Onefrightened butforgiv- the joy that comes when one Kingdom of God and the actually billions, one is impor- en woman who had_ been sinnerrepents. My, ohmy, how schemeof things in our world. tant to God. A study ofthe life caughtin immorality... importantone is to God! Not so! God has for us a spe- _and teachings of Jesus will is ministry was andis the One is an interesting num- cial place, a special purpose, reflectthatwhilehe preached to remarkable story of the “one’s” ber. It seems so small and yet and a special goaltoachieve.It the masses, he always connect- whohave been changed - but, it can beso incredibly signifi- may not bring national or ed with one. Do a quick-mental, listen to his teaching, for his cant. Just a couple of weeks international notoriety to you scriptural survey of “one’s” who divine instructions focused on ago Frederica Academy in or me, but one person doing cametoJesus. one. In Luke 15, Jesus pointed- Savannah, Georgia, lost a whatthe Lord wks them to do ¢ A rich Jewish leader came y and powerfully touches on ame of basketball to in a Sunday Schoolclass, in a toJesus by night... the importance of one as he emorial Day School. The relationship at work, or in final score — 89 to one! Times making a contribution to mis- are tough at Frederica, and sions, may well register in the for that particular game headlines of Heaven! where four starters were out Ask the Lord to give you sick. Whenthe tip-off came to insight into the one thing, one start the game, the Frederica person, one place, that can Knights started four freshmen make a difference andshow CFi—PEWS,NEW &used. Baptistries, FOR SALE: 22 ten foot padded pews, and one sophomore. The star ou how important one is! steeples, & stained glass, MS & AL. oak pulpit, two chairs, communion 1-800-830-0583.ts of the day was a young man verytimeyouwritedownthe table. Phone (601) 986-2468 or (601) namedChris Hart, a freshman date — January, February, CUSTOM STAINED GLASS windows 986-2823. : who saved the team from March, 2001 — see the impor- for churches and homes. Stained BUS FOR SALE: 1992 Blue Bird 42 tance that God has placed on Glassworks, Inc. 1-800-605-2970. __ Passenger van. DOT inspection that number and on you! W E SPECIALIZE INVANS Featuring 6 8/25/00; cummings diesel engine; six to 15 passenger vans, customized and speed automatic transmission; A/C; panel vans. Daily and weekly rates. AM/FM radio with cassette; 46,571 LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN STORES IN JACK- Auto & Truck Rental, Jackson (601) miles. Contact Calvary Baptist Church, SON is looking for a mature, responsible} © CHURCH BUSES 948-3391. Since 1965. Waynesboro, MS, (601) 735-2333 or person for customer service position. INTERIOR ELEMENTS STAINED (601) 735-1144 Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 ContactJerryorGraceat(601)977-9676. #1 MANUFACTURER GLASS STUDIO: Custom church a.m.-3:30p.m.;Fri.8:30a.m.-noon. P ART-TIMEMINISTEROFMUSICNEEDED windows. Columbus - toll free RESUMES REQUESTED for FBC forgrowingchurch in Reservoirarea. Send]. COMPETITIVE PRICING 1-877-477-1899. Zachary, La. Pastor retiring. Send resumeto: FBC Fannin, 101 Church Road, ALLEN MDS-40-S DIGITAL ORGAN. r esume to FBC, c/o Sam Johnson, P.O. Brandon,MS_39047.Call(60 1)829-1004. SOUTHEASTERN Bus Co. 3-manual with drawknobs. Six years Box 593, Zachary, La. 70791. CHURCHSECRETARYNEEDED.Full-time; | old. Four finished speakers. 45 speak- Minimum of 5 years pastoral experi- goodcomputerskills.Pleasesubmitresume CLINTON, MS _. ingstops,55rankequivalent. Expander encerequired. fo Daniel Memorial BaptistChyrch,..3784] fi #-800-423-9826=9>for= H.. and..Smart-recorder.Perfect..condi-.FOR.SALE: 54churchpews,andpulpit. Terry Road,Jackson, MS © 39212, ATTN: . |tion. $28,500. Contact Jim or Susan furniture. Pews are 13 feetlong. Cost “| Personnel Committee; or fax (601) 376- __ SALES ANDRENTALS Setebieuts| 1-601-924-1982. Link @ (601) 264-2116. $4,995.00. Call (601) 763-7571. 4110.Phone(601)376-4100. JANUARY25,2001 wy - a THEBAPTIST RECORD GeReeeEeaieE;eemDn teeNateReeaTteeItRSgegeamgNetBeteterePIRES TSBBRngECONROTTSany EL INBR!iCNNET YSngg5 eea ake aicanaPeaeemercntaeagt“oateanyan P3risF ~go a aeeneeCeeeCSRNseRrie eesAanaly< digipegrSetaaS ipea:Sma ap ir JUST FOR THE RECORD Baptist Student Union group from Mississippi College will 8s in concert atMt. Olive Church, Carroll County, at 10:45 a.m. onJan.28. : Caedmon’s Call and special est Sandra McCracken will e in concert on Feb. 2, 7 p.m., at Salem Heights Church,' Laurel. Tickets are $12 each; $10 for groups of 10 or more. For additional information call (601) 649-8114 or 763-7571. Children of D’Lo Church, D’Lo, purchased over $1,400 of toys to provide to needy chil- Three automated external Joe White, president of dren in Simpson County. They defibrillators (AEDs) were Kanakuk Kamps and founder had hamburger suppers and installed on Nov. 1 at the ofKidsAcross America, a cam bakesales toraisefunds forthis Windle, Hart, Youngblood, Cole, and Brandon Mississippi Baptist Convention serving inner-city youth, will annualproject. Board (MBCB). The AEDs are bring a message of Christian = D Mt. Zion Church, part of the convention’s new fatherhood to Broadmoor 52)‘ D bE .A Columbus, presented to public access defibrillation Church, Madison, on Feb. 23. ; the Macedonian Call - program, whichtrains designat- White is scheduled to speak at Foundation an automo- ed staff to recognize a cardiac the Wild Beast Feast, an annual bile on Oct. 22. The caris emergencyand usethe devices event sponsored by the to provide transportation toshock the heart into a regular Broadmoor Men’s inistry. for furloughing mission- rhythm. “We want to be sure The Wild Beast Feast is a fel- : aries of the International we can effectively respond to lowship dinner that features Mission Board of the any medical emergency. that wild game dishes prepared by Southern Baptist happens on the property,” said -someof the hunters and fisher- Convention. Thetotal cost Larry Salter, MBCB procure- men among the church mem- of the car wasraised with ~ ment officer. The MBCB plans bership. Men from across the a love offering from the to purchase more AEDsforits state are invited to attend the congregation. Pictured three major meetings sites, event, which lasts from 6:30- (from left) are Ralph Camp Garaywa, Clinton; 8:30 p.m. White is a former Windle, pastor; Gerald Central Hills Retreat, starting tackle with the Hart, vice-presidentof the Kosciusko; and Gulfshore Southern Methodist University Macedonian Call Baptist Assembly, Pass Mustangsandfootball coach at Foundation; Ralph Christian. Pictured (from left) Texas A & M.Fortickets or Youngblood, Karen Cole, are Jim Dodgen, Survivalink, more information, call Doug and Bob: Brandon, mem- an AED manufacturer; George Wilson, event coordinator, at bers of the transportation Martz, MBCB; Jim Didlake, (601) 914-4200; Marty Milstead comunittee. MBCB; Salter; Diane Shaw, at (601) 969-3446; or call the Mississippi Baptist Medical church office at (601) 898-2345. Center (MBMC); William Wright, disaster relief task Central Church, McNeill CLASSES INCLUDE: r force,. MBCB; and Marilyn ' (Pearl River Association) host- *Teaching Infants and Ones Eade, MBMC.For more infor- ed an open house on Jan. 14, our Past, Present and Future mation, churches may call celebratingtheestablishmentof * Homemade Games and Toys ipchesd Sfraeleteoruattsi(6d0e1J)a2c9k2s-o3n29(780o0r)t7o4l8l-- iPtesggCyhuGricphsonM,eddiiraectoLri,braarnyd. Mississippi Baptists **EClreeamteinotnarvsy.GEavomleustioannd(gPrEades 4-6) Ta 1651, ext. 297. Barbara Spiers. and Shirley 2001 Christian Education Clinic ° * Preschool Books Hollimon,committeemembers. *Preschool Art Classes of special interest to teachers in Christian * Preschool Music Emmanuel Church, Schools, Kindergarten, Mothers’ Day Out, Day Care Grenada, will hold open house * Web Wise:) for grades 1-6 Learning Centers, and parents who home school. at the new 86,000 square-foot The Mississippi Private School Association a ccr edits *Elementary Classroom Devotions church plant located at 245 all classes for Continuing Education Units and the * Chapelin a Christian School Meadowbrook Road. The service will be held on Sunday, Mississippi State Department of Health accredits for ...and many more! required staff development. Jan. 28, from 2-4 p.m. Clarence Cooperis pastor. SCHEDULE: Cost: . Registration: 7:30 a.m. * Early Bird discount $14 Brunch: 10:00 a.m. (Feb. 2 for Meridian and Mar. 2 for Jackson) Concl ude: 12:3 0 p.m. Carpenter Bus Sales, Inc. *Regular fee $16 LOCATIONS: Brentwood, TN @ Since 1953 * Highland Baptist Church, Meridian PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Church Buses @ Vans @ New & Used February 17, 2001 + Dr. Larry Dry, LifeWay, Nashville, TN * First Baptist Church, Jackson Webuy used buses +Linda R. Fowler, Maryland/Delaware Baptist Convention March 17, 2001 LifeWay Discount *Rev. Don Hicks, Mississippi Baptist Convention *Judy Hicks, FBC, Clinton, MS * June Holland, Maryland/Delaware Baptist Convention (800) 370-6180 * Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs, Hinds Community College * Rev. Keith May,Hillcrest Christian School Availablein 20"to37’models * Kathy Shows, Madison Station Elementary School »(124047passengers,New & Used)— Peggy Ward,Highland Baptist Church, Vicksburg, MS-| * and many more! 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