Was 1997 a 'watershed year'?
Most observers predicted the 167th annual convention of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSC) -- meeting in Winston-Salem, Nov. 10-12 -- would be a "watershed" session where decisions would be made with far-reaching impact on Baptist life ... (read the story)
Baptists Building Bridges: 'Joining hands and hearts in a joyful service'
Members of the media get a close view of the dedication ceremony for three Habitat for Humanity houses in Winston-Salem ... (read the story)
"Habitat for Humanity is committed to breaking down barriers, eradicating poverty and poor housing," Kay Donahue told the people gathered to dedicate three new homes immediately after adjournment of the annual meeting of the Baptist State Convention ... (read the story)
Messengers ask General Board to study group home concept
Messengers to the 1997 Baptist State Convention (BSC) asked the General Board to study the feasibility of starting Christian group homes for developmentally disabled persons ... (read the story)
A Brazilian corner of heaven
In the Eusebio community, about a 40-minute ride from downtown Fortaleza, Brazil, 35 volunteer Baptists from seven churches and three states involved themselves in a church construction project in August ... (read the story)
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