Author Barbara A. Oliver

Barbara has been involved in missions for over 25 years, both in the field and in publishing.

Update on William Woodson

Editor’s Note: William Woodson had surgery on Friday, Aug. 20.  The following is a note from his wife regarding his current condition. COLUMBIA, Tenn. (BNc) — Jean Woodson reported that her husband William’s condition remains unchanged in the last 24… Continue Reading →

Evangelize Kentucky Project needs help

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (BNc) — The Evangelize Kentucky Project soon will be starting a congregation in Owen County Kentucky in the town of Owenton. They are in need of 10-15 matching pews, preferably no longer than 14 feet, a Lord’s… Continue Reading →

William Woodson recovering from surgery

by Tom Childers COLUMBIA, Tenn. (BNc) — We  have  heard  from  William Woodson’s family  concerning  his condition after surgery. The  oncologist  told the  family  last  night, Aug. 25,  that  there  was  cancer  in  eight  of  the  32 lymph  nodes  removed … Continue Reading →

Boyd Albert Williams passes

by A’Lana Cutshall, office manager, Vero Beach congregation VERO BEACH, Fla. (BNc) — Boyd Albert Williams passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Florida. Williams was born Dec. 7, 1932 in Harlam, Ky…. Continue Reading →

James Castleberry funeral set for Sunday

CORINTH, Miss., (BNc) — Funeral services for James Castleberry, 74, are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Curtis officiating. Mr. Castleberry died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at the MS Care Center in Corinth. He… Continue Reading →

James Russell Shirley dies at 83

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BNc) — James Russell Shirley, 83, of Hixson, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in Seco, Ky., and had lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area, moving to… Continue Reading →

Max Zamorano dies at 65

NEW BRAUNFELS, Tex. (BNc) — Max R. Zamorano, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, entered eternal rest on Aug. 8, 2010 at age 65. Zamorano was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Máximo R. and Manuela G. Zamorano. Max started serving… Continue Reading →

3rd Annual World Missions Weekend

by Lee Davis, preacher for the North Cobb Church of Christ KENNESAW, Ga. (BNc) — The North Cobb church in Kennesaw, Georgia   hosted its third annual World Missions Weekend, July 30-31, 2010. The idea for this program goes back to… Continue Reading →

Sichel Street church celebrates 100 years in Los Angeles

by Jonathan Hinckley LOS ANGELES, Calif.,  (BNc) — On July 10, 2010, the Sichel Street church celebrated 100 years of meeting in their building in East Los Angeles. The building at Sichel Street is the oldest continual meeting place of… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Leonard Johnson passes

by Tom Childers MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) — Bernice Cagle Johnson, 99, passed away August 5, 2010. She was the wife of Leonard Johnson, former Freed-Hardeman University Bible faculty member and co-founder of Faulkner University. She served as part of Faulkner’s… Continue Reading →

Warren Center facility to rise soon

by John Henson, preacher for the Grand Blanc congregation in Michigan VIENNA, WVa., (BNC) — A new apologetics center dedicated to the defense and teaching of the existence of God may be opening its new facility soon. The Warren Christian… Continue Reading →

Tragic death claims young life

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BNC) — Funeral services have been set for Liz LaVelle who lost her life on July 28, 2010. LaVelle, 19, was traveling back to Lipscomb University when she crossed the median and was killed instantly when her car… Continue Reading →

Uzbekistan Christians under attack

Editor’s Note: This report was received from Vladimir and Muza Vakhrushev, missionaries to Russia. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (BNc) — In March of 2009, Russian authorities cracked down on a church in Smolinsk that was teaching the Bible to children.  We prayed… Continue Reading →

Margie Overton dies

FLORENCE, Ala., (BNc) — Basil Overton’s precious wife Margie passed away during the night of May 20, 2010. Visitation was today (Saturday) at the Stoney Point Church of Christ in Florence, Ala., from 1:00 – 3:00 with funeral following. If… Continue Reading →

Tennessee Bible College appoints new president

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., (BNc) — David Hill is stepping in for his father, Malcolm Hill, as president of Tennessee Bible College. Malcolm Hill, 76, has spent 35 years as president of the Cookeville college, which he founded in 1975. He is… Continue Reading →

His Eternal Plan workshop a success in Athens

by Travis Irwin, involvement minister ATHENS, Tenn., (BNC) — The Athens congregation just finished their first “His Eternal Plan” workshop. The workshop is designed to assist Christians in setting up and conducting studies with non-Christians while presenting the simple truths… Continue Reading →

A Hand Up for flood victims

by Jonathan Pettus, Involvement Minister MT. JULIET, Tenn., (BNc) — The recent Nashville flood has left many homeless and hurting.  Many are brothers and sisters in Christ. Are you able to help?  The Mt. Juliet Church of Christ is organizing… Continue Reading →

Funeral services set for Jefferson Avenue sister

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (BNc) — Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nancy Stout have been finalized, following her tragic death on Sunday, May 2, at the Jefferson Avenue congregation in Cookeville, Tenn. Sister Stout, 65, was killed in the church parking lot after… Continue Reading →

Haiti relief continues with good results

by John L. Kachelman. Jr. JUDSONIA, Ark. (BNc) — Our early planning is paying off exceptionally well. Every container has arrived smoothly and food has been distributed without problems. Thanks to the cooperation and planning of Rang Hee, Erin Long… Continue Reading →

New Church of Christ opens in Barkers Mill

by Ann Wallace, reprinted by permission of TheLeafChronicle.com CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Many people consider Jesus the ultimate example of pay-it-forward — a gift that keeps giving. And the pay-it-forward concept takes on real meaning for members of the new Barkers… Continue Reading →

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