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December 7, 2008

Nurturing Missions Partnerships

By Janie Mehaffey READ THE SIDEBAR: “Church Pursues More Active Partnerships” by Janie Mehaffey Â Â Â A church cuts off support to a missionary after 20 years. Is it a travesty or a natural progression of ministry? Church and mission leaders are considering this and other mission-giving questions after Sam Stone stirred up the topic in his May 11 CHRISTIAN STANDARD column, “Second Thoughts About Mission Giving.” Sam”s article pondered, “What constitutes missions giving?” and “What responsibility does the church have?” Whether looking at it from the church”s perspective or through the eyes of a mission/parachurch organization, the view

September 26, 2007

Christian Standard

Family & Relationships Marriage

A Special Couple, a Special Ceremony

By Mark A. Taylor Her blouse was glimmering white. His suit was dressy black. They smiled as they walked toward the platform. Accompanying them was a lineup of young adults also smiling, also dressed in black and white. The girls carried flowers. The boys wore boutonnieres. The room was full of anticipation; family and friends looked expectantly at those assembled at the front, with special interest in those two at the center who stood out from all the others. Who was this couple? The bride and groom? No, it was almost time for the bride to appear, but she hadn”t