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LEESBURG, (FBW)-It was a moment that left the world shocked and stunned. Three American Southern Baptist medical missionaries shot at close range by an Islamic terrorist at a Baptist hospital in a Muslim country Dec. 30. Three yanked from the arms of their loving families and friends, having become martyrs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (FBW)-Racism isn't dead, not in the United States and not in the Southern Baptist Convention, but a multi-ethnic cross-section of denominational leaders concludes segregation is as much an anathema today as integration was in the midst of the 20th century.
GRACEVILLE (FBW)-The Baptist College of Florida board of trustees reaffirmed the college's historic ties with the Florida Baptist Convention Jan. 23-24, during their pre-convention meeting on campus.
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After the Dec. 30 killings of three Southern Baptist medical workers by a Muslim gunman in Yemen, the tributes and condolences poured in from around the world.
TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-"I regret my abortion" read the signs held by the women who gathered during the Silent No More rally at the State Capitol Jan. 25. Like a similar event held in West Palm Beach on Saturday, each of the women in Tallahassee spoke publicly about her experience with abortion.
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JACKSONVILLE (FBC)-Women from across the state are being encouraged to join in A Celebration of Missions, March 21-22 at Southside Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
DEERFIELD BEACH (FBW)-The old sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Deerfield Beach has a new look and a new purpose. Built in 1931, the 2,000 square foot building has been renovated into a residence for missionaries.
SHOCCO SPRINGS, Ala. (BP)-Southern Baptists contributed a record $49.25 million to North American missions through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in 2002 - representing a 2 percent increase over the amount contributed the previous year.