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Three church anniversaries: First Christian Church (Monticello, Ky.) will feature an appearance by founder “Raccoon” John Smith; Oak Grove Christian Church (Lake Lynn, Pa.); and First Christian Church (Lamar, Mo.)
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Three Churches Celebrate Major Anniversaries (Plus News Briefs)
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Broadway Christian Church (Lexington, Ky.), Central City Christian Church (Joplin, Mo.) and Jefferson Street Christian Church (Lincoln, Ill.) all are reporting significant anniversaries. Also, news briefs from Ozark Christian College, Galilee Christian Church, and more.
ICOM Making Plans to Gather in Richmond, Nov. 18-21
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Last year’s International Conference On Missions needed to take place virtually, but executive director David Empson said plans call for an in-person event this year, Nov. 18-21 in Richmond, Va. (There will, however, also be a virtual option.)
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Fellowship of Elders
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A committee devoted to strengthening the elderships of our churches formed in 1942 and sponsored a series of columns in Christian Standard throughout 1943. As part of their introductory article, they shared an “Elder’s Achievement Chart” that most elders should find interesting.
Missouri Colleges Will Be ‘Better Together,’ SLCC President Says
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Under a merger plan being discussed between Central Christian College of the Bible and St. Louis Christian College, the latter’s campus “will remain open and functioning as normal for this entire academic year,” SLCC president Terry Stine said.
Safe Parking Ministry Helps Segment of Homeless Population
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Overlake Christian Church’s Safe Parking Ministry—for people who don’t have homes but do have cars—has been helping with the spiritual and material needs of this segment of the homeless population since 2015.
Three New Churches Launch (Plus News Briefs)
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Three churches had their first official worship service on Sunday: Accelerate Church of Camden County, N.J., Beacon Christian Church of Derry, N.H., and Elevate Christian Church in Lexington, Ky.
Where Have All the Deacons Gone? (Part 3 of 3)
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Part 3 of 3: What the Bible Says About Deaconesses — The evidence is disputed, but I believe women did and do serve in this capacity—often without the title.
CCCB and SLCC in Merger Discussions
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Central Christian College of the Bible and St. Louis Christian College are investigating “the possible benefits of a merger or similar formal arrangement between the two institutions,” according to announcements at the Missouri colleges’ websites.