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Unity Missionary Baptist pastor leaving after 33 years
EUTAWVILLE -- The Rev. Sammie T. Nelson delivered his final sermon Sunday, Aug. 24, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Eutawville. Nelson, who had served as pastor of the church for 33 years, submitted his letter of resignation on July 13, citing
EUTAWVILLE -- The Rev. Sammie T. Nelson delivered his final sermon Sunday, Aug. 24, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Eutawville. Nelson, who had served as pastor of the church for 33 years, submitted his letter of resignation on July 13, citing
Spinoza's relevance to secular Judaism, Jewish identity today focus of lecture Sept. 10
COLUMBIA -- What does Baruch Spinoza -- arguably the most radical thinker of the 17th century -- have to do with society and Jewish identity today? That's the question Dr. Steven Nadler of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will address Sept. 10 at
COLUMBIA -- What does Baruch Spinoza -- arguably the most radical thinker of the 17th century -- have to do with society and Jewish identity today? That's the question Dr. Steven Nadler of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will address Sept. 10 at
Church news
Powerhouse of Deliverance Miracle Holiness Church in Elloree revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Speaker: Deacon George Pelzer Sr. Faith Tabernacle Deliverance Temple Church Pre-Spiritual Explosion services, 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 29-31
Powerhouse of Deliverance Miracle Holiness Church in Elloree revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Speaker: Deacon George Pelzer Sr. Faith Tabernacle Deliverance Temple Church Pre-Spiritual Explosion services, 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 29-31
Religion briefs
Minnesota prosperity gospel preacher blasts IRS inquiry BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. -- The pastor of one of Minnesota's largest churches said an IRS investigation into his ministry's finances is politically motivated. The Rev. Mac Hammond is recognizable t
Minnesota prosperity gospel preacher blasts IRS inquiry BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. -- The pastor of one of Minnesota's largest churches said an IRS investigation into his ministry's finances is politically motivated. The Rev. Mac Hammond is recognizable t
PRESERVING THE PAST: Group rallies for funds to save historic black church
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. -- Centennial Baptist Church sits silently on a downtown street, its doors locked and window panes so clouded light has trouble getting in. The roof is sagging, and some shingles are missing. The foundation has started to cra
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. -- Centennial Baptist Church sits silently on a downtown street, its doors locked and window panes so clouded light has trouble getting in. The roof is sagging, and some shingles are missing. The foundation has started to cra
TENDING TO THE LAMBS: Child Evangelism Fellowship shares 's love in five-county area
It's no secret to anyone who has children in school that the risks students can encounter are far greater now than ever before. Drugs, violence and gang activity are no longer strangers to students and teachers. There is an area organization, however
It's no secret to anyone who has children in school that the risks students can encounter are far greater now than ever before. Drugs, violence and gang activity are no longer strangers to students and teachers. There is an area organization, however
Life after life
I certainly hope that no one goes moping around all the time thinking about dying! To that, most would exclaim, how absolutely morbid! Me to! But is the thought (and inevitability) of our physical death really to be feared and reviled? Have y all r
I certainly hope that no one goes moping around all the time thinking about dying! To that, most would exclaim, how absolutely morbid! Me to! But is the thought (and inevitability) of our physical death really to be feared and reviled? Have y all r
Religion briefs
Canadian revivalist resigns from ministry over 'unhealthy relationship' with woman ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia -- Todd Bentley, the Canadian revivalist whose tactics drew protest from some fellow Pentecostals, has resigned from public ministry after
Canadian revivalist resigns from ministry over 'unhealthy relationship' with woman ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia -- Todd Bentley, the Canadian revivalist whose tactics drew protest from some fellow Pentecostals, has resigned from public ministry after
Many think God's intervention can revive the dying
CHICAGO -- When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors need to be prepared to deal with fami
CHICAGO -- When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors need to be prepared to deal with fami
Church news
Andrew Chapel Baptist Church revival, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Leofric W. Thomas Sr. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church revival, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Speaker: The Rev. Tucker and the Rev. Lewis Gunter. Good Hope AME Churc
Andrew Chapel Baptist Church revival, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Leofric W. Thomas Sr. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church revival, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Speaker: The Rev. Tucker and the Rev. Lewis Gunter. Good Hope AME Churc