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Actively Watching and Waiting
By Ronald Thomas, Sr. “And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” Mark 13:37 In this season of Advent, Mark reminds the church to watch, wait, and prepare for Christ’s second coming. We prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, and at the same time, we read the words … Continue reading
Houston church provides timely Advent offering to Matamoros ministry
By Elket Rodríguez Shared understanding of weakness and vulnerability prompted a Houston church to support a ministry to refugees in Matamoros, Mexico—just across the border from Brownsville, Texas. As Pastor Eleuterio González responded to the COVID-19 outbreak that forced him to close an immigrant shelter in Matamoros, Pastor David Deulofeu prepared to bless González’s ministry … Continue reading
What’s on your tree?
By Laura Stephens-Reed In normal years I hold the liturgical line, waiting until after Thanksgiving to put up the Christmas tree. In 2020, though, all bets are off. The tree was up by mid-November. I know I wasn’t alone in skipping ahead. I was so glad that I did, because unboxing and hanging the ornaments … Continue reading
Following the Star Advent devotions begin November 29 on d365
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org, beginning on November 29. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Writers include Emmitt Drumgoole, Pastoral Resident at Second Baptist in Liberty, Miss., Rosy Robson, Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, Texas, Luz Cabrera Montes, Youth Ministry Liaison for The … Continue reading
Merry Christmas from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Where is God?
I am not weighing in on the gun debate. No matter which side of the debate you agree with, I do not personally know ANYONE that resonates with and in anyway condones what took place in New York and Connecticut. I can’t begin to do as well as others in expressing the horror, disbelief, and … Continue reading
Interfaith Dialogue: God turns missteps into expressions of grace
Throughout the Christmas season, we helped organize and/or participated in various interfaith dialogue events. Some of them were between women’s groups as Christians and Muslims shared the story of Jesus’ birth. In others panelists responded to specific questions regarding their faith. Read this Religious Freedom USA blog post regarding one of those events. Following is … Continue reading
Waiting… Hopefully
The following post is from Jim Pope, Associate for Military Chaplaincy for the CBF. As we move deeper into Advent and our senses are quickened by familiar music and aromas that transport us to distant times and familiar places; as our hearts beat more rapidly at the sight of shepherds and stars and the image … Continue reading
Christmas is Over…but It Comes Again Every Year!
Put this great idea in your file for 2011 Christmas/Advent!! (submitted by Becky Lynch, member of Boulevard Baptist Church, Anderson, SC) Boulevard’s 7th annual Alternative Christmas Fair was December 4 – 5. The occasion brought shoppers from our church family as well as our community to “shop” for gifts at 10 ministry tables including Global … Continue reading
