The scene recalled Jesus' instructions, recorded in Matthew 10:42, that faithful disciples should give "even a cup of cold water" in the Savior's name ... (read the story)

Couple use former fishing boat to become 'fishers of men'
The intracoastal waterway ministry in Beaufort of Rob and Sandra Stip got a lift recently when they purchased a 40-year-old fishing boat from a federal government buy-back program. The 53-foot "Gale" will sail with the couple and their 8-year-old son, Scott, as they take their ministry to youth who live in the busy harbors of the Bahamas ... (read the story)

Weems to step down as Meredith president
For nearly 30 years, the name John E. Weems has been synonymous with Meredith College in Raleigh. But with the announcement Nov. 24 that he will retire in July 1999 after a year-long sabbatical, any mention of his name will invoke the question, "Remember when...?"... (read the story)

North Carolina youth first to adopt a people
Middle school youth at Ridge Road Church, Raleigh, have adopted the Pattani Malay people of Southern Thailand as an "Adopt-A-People" project ... (read the story)