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North Georgia Winter Lectures Announced for 2009

DALTON, Ga. (BNc)- Following close on the conclusion of the 2008 lectures, the elders of the Highland congregation decided Jan. 27 the dates and theme for the 2009 North Georgia Winter Lectures.

Tourist Mauled by Elephant in China is Christian

An American tourist attacked by a wild elephant in a Chinese nature reserve, according to news reports, is a Christian and a 2007 Freed-Hardeman University alumnus.

Quail Springs Begins Instrumental Sunday Worship

By Associate Editor Joe May Updated Jan. 29, 21:45 UTC OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla (BNc)- In an abrupt departure from the pratice of the Lord’s church throughout history, yet another large congregation has made the decision to add instrumental music to… Continue Reading →

Village of Hope Inaugurates Buildings

by Fred Asare, Director, Village of Hope TEMA, GHANA (BNc)- On January 12, the Village of Hope campus was specially opened to the general public (mostly churches of Christ) to present the work of the organization and to answer any… Continue Reading →

Harriet Hobbs, Active in Benevolence, Dies

MEDIA, Penn. (BNc)- Harriet Henry Hobbs of Marple, Penn., passed away Jan. 24, at age 77. Wife of Milton M., mother of Evelyn (Jody) Apple, Rebecca Hobbs and Bill (Anna) Hobbs, she is also survived by seven grandchildren and two… Continue Reading →

Galloway Surveys 19 Years of Work, Moves to E. Kilbride

By Jon Galloway GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (BNc)- With the end of 2007 we concluded our work on a regular basis in West Dunbartonshire with what is now the Lomond congregation. We helped to begin this work in August 1988 and moved… Continue Reading →

Brents’s Gospel Plan of Salvation Now on Old Paths Site

By BNc Correspondent Roy Davison (BNc)- The book by T.W. Brents, The Gospel Plan Of Salvation, has been added to The Old Paths Archive. In this standard work, first published in 1874, brother Brents gives a thorough and scholarly treatment… Continue Reading →

Presidential Candidate with Church Ties Drops Out of Race

By Associate Editor Joe May The only U.S. presidential candidate with ties to the Lord’s church has ended his candidacy. Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson announced Tuesday on his website that after a poor showing in Republican primaries, he is… Continue Reading →

Harding Pharmacy School Receives First Accreditation Level

By Gwen Moritz SEARCY, Ark. (BNc)– Harding University has received “pre-candidate accreditation” for its new College of Pharmacy, which will start operation in August with up to 60 students.

Elderly Couple Killed at Church Crossing

By Associate Editor Joe May LITTLE ROCK Ark. (BNc)- Two elderly saints were killed in Little Rock as they attempted to cross the street Jan. 16 for Wednesday evening Bible study at Central church of Christ.

Kenyan Ogara Scams American Churches

By Associate Editor Joe May (BNc)- The pain in Jan Towell’s email was obvious. A brother was scamming Christians worldwide and she had no other choice but to inform the world.

FHU Announces New President

by Associate Editor Joe May HENDERSON, Tenn. (BNc)- Dr. Joe Wiley has been named the 15th president by the board of trustees at Henderson, Tenn.-based Freed-Hardeman University. He replaces Dr. Milton Sewell, who announced his retirement last year.

Church Deals with Scams

by Manly Luscombe Editor’s note: Manly is the preacher with the Priceville congregation in Decatur, Ala. He tells how they were deceived in a money scam by an unscrupulous couple and offers tips on how to avoid falling into such… Continue Reading →

J. C. Choate Fights Cancer

WINONA MS (BNc)- In an email sent Jan. 2, Betty Choate provided an update on J.C.’s health as he continues to battle cancer and receive treatment. J.C. has worked many years in the Far East and directs World Evangelism Foundation.

Bhutto’s Assassination Worries Workers

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Dec. 27. We asked several people how the new political climate might affect the work of the church in the region. Below are responses we’ve received thus far. Check back soon for… Continue Reading →

Cambodia Awakens to Christ

by William Singleton [Editor’s note: Follows is Bill’s December 2007 report received earlier this month on the occasion of his return to Cambodia. He has worked for a number of years in the country.] I have been back in Cambodia… Continue Reading →

Exclusive: Dave Miller on Richland Hills

BNc EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BNc: Dr. Miller, why a book directed toward Richland Hill’s decision to use the instrument? Do you see their decision as a watershed event?

Don Ruhl’s Rule: Read the Bible

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (BNc)- Preacher Don Ruhl’s mission is to get people reading the Bible. To that end, he publishes The Bible Meditator every month. “The primary focus of TBM is to get people into the Scriptures daily. Therefore, I… Continue Reading →

Preacher Ponders Growing Old

BNc FEATURE EDITORIAL by Ed Smithson It is difficult to “grow old gracefully.” Having said that, I don’t know too many people who are doing such a bad job of it after all. With all our maladies and inadequacies, we… Continue Reading →

Wayne Jackson Undergoes Surgery

by Jason Jackson [Editor’s note: Wayne Jackson’s son Jason sent the following email about his father’s cancer surgery performed this week. Wayne Jackson has been editor of the Christian Courier since 1964.] Tuesday’s surgery began right around noon Pacific Standard Time. While… Continue Reading →

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