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Volume 110, Number 16 Telling the story of Arkansas Baptists since 1901 August 11, 2011 SBC issues Pro-lifers hunger promote ‘red alert’ ‘40 Days’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – South- Cassie Franklin ern Baptists face a “red alert” crisis Arkansas Baptist News in their World Hunger Fund just as a massive drought/famine cycle threat- LITTLE ROCK – With only one ens nearly 11 million people in the abortion clinic currently in opera- Horn of Africa, a Southern Baptist tion, Arkansas could soon become humanitarian leader announced. the first “abortion-free” state, pro- The situation is compounded by life advocates say. greatly increased needs around the First Church, Little Rock, hosted world while giving to the World a public forum July 26 featuring Hunger Fund has sharply declined, Abby Johnson, a former director of said Jeff Palmer, executive director a Planned Parenthood clinic who is of Baptist Global Response, an in- now a pro-life advocate. ternational relief and development The forum was sponsored by organization. various organizations, including the “We are now at a ‘red alert’ time Arkansas Family Council, Arkansas for our human needs funding,” Faith and Ethics Council and 40 Palmer said. “The overseas hunger Days for Life. relief fund is down to $4.1 million “It’s so inspiring to see all that dollars – enough to meet the needs Arkansas Baptists help flood victims God is doing throughout the state of Southern Baptist international Ray Cothern of First Baptist Church, Centerton, cuts flooring for a flood-damaged home in of Arkansas to make Arkansas the hunger projects for six months. Morehouse, Mo. Photo by Bob Greenlee/The Pathway These projects help the poorest of See PRO-LIFE page 2 the poor, the most neglected and marginalized and some of the most lost people groups in the world. We 300 women attend Wellspring are approaching a baseline where we are going to have to start denying Lisa Watson The two-day event, sponsored by Andrea Lennon, a member of funds to critical projects.” Arkansas Baptist News the Arkansas Baptist State Conven- Second Baptist Church, Conway, Southern Baptists donated $4.3 tion missions support team, was and founder of True Vine Minis- million to the World Hunger Fund HOT SPRINGS – Nearly 300 held at First Baptist Church, Hot tries, spoke to participants on the in 2010, only 40 percent of what they women from across Arkansas braved Springs, July 29-30. Wellspring ses- conference theme Unhindered! gave during a 12-month span a de- sweltering summer heat to attend sions included worship, fellowship, Realize – Reflect – Radiate. Mary Wellspring, an inspirational mis- hands-on ministry opportunities See HUNGER page 2 sions event for women. and breakout conferences. See WELLSPRING page 11 From Crossett to Ukraine Ministry in the shadow of former Soviet empire

Chris Burgess ing kids before they, too, become hardened.” Special to the ABN Less than 4 percent of Ukrainians claim to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. MAGDALINOVKA, Ukraine – Sixty children Ukraine’s culture, like many former Soviet na- living in Magdalinovka, Ukraine, in the shadows tions, is a relatively closed one that can be unwel- of the former Soviet empire, had never heard the coming to outsiders, and that can make building gospel message until 11 people from First Baptist relationships and sharing the gospel difficult. Church, Crossett, left Arkansas to tell them. While the Crossett team’s results were not as The team from First Baptist, Crossett, joined obvious as they may have been in other, warmer International Mission Board (IMB) missionary cultures, the team’s work was integral to what and former First Baptist member Mike Ray to Ray is doing in sharing Jesus Christ with Ukrai- lead two children’s Bible study camps during the nians. last week of June. The camps focused on taking “We are fishing for men, and volunteers are kids through the story of the Bible, culminating the bait,” Ray said. “They draw people in and in Christ’s death and resurrection. help us make contact. They help us do things we “There are generations of Ukrainians who can’t do on our own.” have never heard the gospel, and their hearts are Ray and other missionaries rely on volun- Lacy Flurry (back right) and Shi Shi Chen (back center), FBC, hardened (due to years of communist oppres- Crossett, members and Ukrainian children sion),” Ray said. “We wanted to focus on reach- See UKRAINE page 3 2 To p St o r i e s August 11, 2011 Support appeal for former ABSC employee NORTH LITTLE ROCK – An Blair and Kay Hardin, all members Keathley must either try to find a urgent email appeal has been sent of Park Hill Baptist Church, North place at a vent-dependent care facil- out on behalf of Monica Keathley, Little Rock, co-authored the email ity or obtain enough money to be former Arkansas Baptist State Con- appeal outlining her medical and able to continue to live at home, the vention (ABSC) employee, who con- financial needs. email states. Keathley’s situation is tracted transverse myelitis in 2006. The email outlines Keathley’s further complicated because there The illness left Keathley a quadriple- mounting medical expenses and is only one care facility with the ca- gic. monthly budget deficit, about pabilities to care for her in Arkansas Keathley, a member of Park Hill $6,200, which is currently being and it is very difficult to obtain a Baptist Church, North Little Rock, paid by the Keathley Support Fund. place there. Monica Keathley with Bob and Leslie Marsden is dependent on a ventilator and re- The fund, set up to help provide “We crafted this email because we quires around-the-clock caregiving Keathley’s care, is expected to be de- love Monica and want her to have how to help her and her family. Op- and expensive medications. pleted in the near future, according the best possible care – which to all tions for helping the family include Because of the Keathley’s fi- to the email. of us means Monica gets to stay in committing to a monthly donation nancial situation, 20 of Keathley’s “Dr. Turner (ABSC executive di- her home instead of being moved or making a one-time gift to assist friends met together to address the rector) and the ABSC were extreme- to a long-term care facility for quad- with her home care through the Ar- need. Several friends, including ly kind and generous financially and riplegic, vent-dependent patients,” kansas Baptist Foundation (ABF). Dianne Swaim of Second Baptist in many other ways during those ini- said Hardin. For more information, contact Church, Little Rock, and Linda tial critical days of my illness. I am The email asks those who know Jeff Steed, ABF vice president, at Myles, Lamona Lawrence, Sondea very grateful,” said Keathley. Keathley to “prayerfully consider” 501-376-0732 or [email protected].

Donations designated for the Horn “Twenty percent of the dona- of Africa crisis can be made through tions to the World Hunger Fund HUNGER are used domestically through the continued from page one the International Mission Board North American Mission Board to at www.imb.org. Resources for feed people like the victims of the cade earlier, according to numbers promoting the World Hunger Fund Alabama and Joplin tornados,” supplied by the Southern Baptist can be found at www.worldhunger- Palmer said. “The remainder is used Ethics & Religious Liberty Commis- fund.com. Baptist Global Response overseas through the International sion (ERLC). The ERLC focuses on is on the Web at gobgr.com. Mission Board. hunger awareness as a moral/social “Southern Baptists who want to issue. The Executive Committee of make a difference in world hunger the Southern Baptist Convention dence because every dollar donated Africa and the World Hunger Fund can do that best by giving through distributes donations to the World to the World Hunger Fund is used call for a daily response to people their local church, designating it for Hunger Fund to the International 100 percent to help hungry people. in desperate need today, Shepherd the Southern Baptist World Hun- Mission Board (IMB) (80 percent) Now it looks like the World Hun- added. ger Fund,” Palmer added. “You can and North American Mission Board ger Fund has become the best-kept “In Africa, thousands have fled as encourage your church and fellow (NAMB) (20 percent). secret in Southern Baptist life. It’s refugees or internationally displaced members to give. You also can give “Last year was the lowest dona- a secret that needs to get out for the persons, and others await their fate,” through your state Baptist conven- tions to the World Hunger Fund sake of millions whose lives and des- Shepherd said. “We can eat when we tion. To help with hunger needs in have been in 20 years,” Palmer said. tinies are threatened by hunger or are hungry, but they cannot. Would the USA, you can give through the “This is very disturbing, seeing the starvation.” you care to make a difference?” North American Mission Board, huge need of the crisis looming in While World Hunger Sunday The World Hunger Fund fights and for overseas needs, you can give the Horn of Africa. Our Southern is scheduled in Southern Baptist hunger in the United States, as well through the International Mission Baptist avenue of seeing the lost, last churches for Oct. 9, the dual crises in as abroad, Palmer added. Board.” and least be helped both physically and spiritually is about to dry up.” Recent news reports have height- inner workings of the organization. ever seen in my life,” said Carney, re- ened interest in the crisis in the She understands abortion proce- flecting on the day Johnson walked Horn of Africa and neighboring PRO-LIFE dures and signed off on each abor- into his office. “I saw a remorseful countries in eastern Africa, where continued from page one tion performed in her clinic. person. I saw a broken heart.” the United Nations estimates about But on Oct. 5, 2009, something The following day, Johnson left 770,000 people have fled to refugee first abortion-free state,” said Shawn happened to change Johnson’s Planned Parenthood for good. camps and about $1.3 billion will Carney, 40 Days for Life campaign stance on abortion after a new doc- “I had seen the truth. I knew the be needed to address the crisis. The director. The 40 Days for Life Web tor came to work at her clinic. truth. And I just had to do the right region suffers from long-term cycles site says the campaign is a peaceful “(When he was) at his clinic, he thing. ... It meant leaving that busi- of severe hunger, sharpened now by vigil that dedicates prayer and fast- performed abortions and actually ness ... and going over to the people decades of failed crops, economic ing, along with community out- used the ultrasound during the pro- who I thought were my enemy, but crises and climate changes. reach, to put an end to abortion and cedure. ... That was different than I realized that they had been right,” The drought in the Horn is the also provides counsel for the women anything I knew,” she said. said Johnson. worst since 1951, noted Abraham who would like to visit with them. Having been told that ultra- Although Planned Parenthood Shepherd, who with his wife, Grace, Carney said 413 mothers have sounds were not used at Planned tried to sue her, Johnson now trav- directs Baptist Global Response confirmed they chose life for their Parenthood because of the five extra els around the country as a pro-life work in Northern Africa. He point- babies, 14 abortion clinics closed minutes it takes per abortion, John- advocate, speaking about what re- ed to a United States Agency for their doors and 53 abortion facil- son listened to the man and realized ally happens at the organization. International Development analysis ity workers had conversions and that without using the ultrasound, Johnson said, “It only makes that says the drought has driven up left their jobs because of the prayers an abortion procedure was like sense to support life. … Everybody food prices and weakened livestock, prayed as a result of the campaign. “performing surgery blind.” can do something. It’s not just that thus increasing malnutrition, hun- “Many of these people, at one What Johnson saw on the ultra- you can do it. It’s that you must do ger and famine. point, viewed us as the enemies, and sound screen changed her life for- it. It is your responsibility to do it. Hunger projects in the Horn and yet they were impacted by prayer,” ever. So just do it.” eastern Africa have totaled more said Carney. “What I saw on that screen was a Johnson has also written a book, than $250,000 just in the past two Carney said he believes Arkansas child who was frantic. Frantic,” said “Unplanned,” which details her years, Palmer said. will be the first abortion-free state. Johnson. story. “Southern Baptists, who care so There is only one abortion clinic After seeing the procedure take A free DVD copy of the forum deeply about people in need, have currently in operation in the state, place, Johnson walked across the is available from Reg Hamman at given very generously to the World and it is located in Little Rock. street to the 40 Days for Life cam- [email protected]. Hunger Fund in years past,” Palmer Through her work with Planned paign office and met with Carney. Contact Cassie Franklin at cassie@ said. “They are able to give in confi- Parenthood, Johnson knows the “I saw the most broken person I’ve arkansasbaptist.org. www.arkansasbaptist.org To p St o r i e s 3 Associate pastor: ‘God is at work there’ Ukraine mission trip an easy decision

Lisa Watson cited about the team’s 2011 return. Arkansas Baptist News Ragan said Donetsk and eastern Ukraine are behind the rest of the RUSSELLVILLE – For Jonathan country in church starts since the Whitlock, making the decision to fall of Communism, mainly due to take a group of students to Donetsk, leadership problems. Ukraine, on a mission trip was a “no “It is practically a new day and brainer.” opportunity in Donetsk and eastern The Second Baptist Church, Rus- Ukraine,” said Ragan. “Arkansas sellville, associate pastor, minister to Baptists can be involved with helping students and families had witnessed established churches discover their God at work when he and a team of role in fulfilling the Great Commis- students spent a week in June 2010 sion, not only in Donetsk, but to the working alongside International uttermost parts of the world.” Mission Board (IMB) missionary Joe On the return trip, the Russell- Ragan and Ukrainian believers from ville mission team met with IMB Gethsemane Church in Donetsk. Second Baptist, Russellville, students teach baseball skills at a sports camp in Ukraine. missionaries Andrew and Judy Jones So, when people at his church On the last day of the sports and Ukrainian believers to plant a while laying over in Munich, Ger- asked why he wanted to go back to camp, team members presented the church in Donetsk. The Russellville many. From the Joneses, who are Ukraine again, his answer was sim- children with Slip Discs, gospel tract team’s ministry helped the fledgling friends of Ragan’s, team members ple. “Henry Blackaby said to find flying discs that include a message ministry. learned of the desperate need for out where God is at work and join explaining the gospel in Ukrainian. “The team helped build upon volunteers to help reach the people Him there. He’s at work in Ukraine. Slip Discs are a ministry of Jackie an already great relationship,” said of Munich for Christ. So the question is not why, but why and Geri Gibbs, members of First Ragan. “The pastor of the church Whitlock also discovered the not,” he said. Baptist Church, Cabot. For more in- called me (after the team left this couple has not had a volunteer team Six people, including Whitlock, formation, go to www.slipdiscminis- year) very excited about the work to work with them since they began spent the week of June 25-July 3 in tries.com. the team did. He is already looking their assignment in Munich two Donetsk at a local school soccer field, “The sports camp was part of a for ways for us to use them again the years ago. teaching Ukrainian children and strategy by Gethsemane Church next year.” Crane and Whitlock asked for Ar- teenagers to play baseball, among to reach out to its neighbors,” said Hanna Crane, a member of Sec- kansas Baptists to pray for the work other sports. Ragan, who also noted the use of ond Baptist and Donetsk mission in Donetsk and for the missionaries Though baseball is considered sports to share the gospel is fairly team member, also ministered last in Munich. the “national pastime” here in the new in Ukraine. year in Ukraine. Whitlock said he is interested in United States, it is not widely played The IMB missionary said some Crane said the trip to Ukraine returning to Ukraine yet again. in Ukraine. For this reason, Ragan people in the Ukrainian church has had a profound influence on “This is the opportunity that we knew offering the sport would draw “aren’t sure” if it’s a good idea to use her life back at home. “This trip has have to bring the gospel in,” he said. young people. sports to share the gospel. “It wasn’t brought out a lot of simple, everyday “For years, people prayed for areas He was right. that long ago when believers in the things that I normally would pay no like China and Africa, and we didn’t Not even the threat of inclement former Soviet Union believed it was attention to and made me see them see much fruit but now God has weather during the first part of the a sin to be involved in sports.” in a new way,” she said. “I find my- blessed them with a harvest.” week would dampen the enthusiasm That view is slowly changing, self constantly thinking, ‘What is “Maybe this is the time for the for- of the children, many of whom had said Whitlock. And the Russellville God telling me through this?’” mer Soviet Union,” he continued. never played baseball before, said team’s sports ministry helped with She said the trip also reminded For more information about pray- Ragan. that change among some of the be- her of the need to share Christ more ing for or serving on a volunteer Each day, team members also pre- lievers in Donetsk. at home. mission trip to Donetsk, contact Joe sented simple Bible stories. The team worked alongside Ragan Whitlock sees great value in re- Ragan at [email protected]. turning time and again to a place to For more information about pray- do mission work. ing for or serving on a volunteer Ukrainian believers. Because he and the students had mission trip in Munich, contact An- “We have always been a ‘giving’ already developed good relation- drew and Judy Jones at pray_for_na- UKRAINE church. We give to Lottie Moon, ships with the members of Gethse- [email protected]. continued from page one Dixie Jackson and the Cooperative mane Church, the church members Contact Lisa Watson at lisa@ar- Program,” Staley said. “But we want knew what to expect and were ex- kansasbaptist.org. teer teams for projects like camps to also be a ‘going’ church. We want and Bible study events. Groups of to be taking the gospel to people, volunteers are able to spread the wherever they may be.” John Stott, evangelical leader, dies at 90 gospel wider than missionaries are Staley is excited about the LONDON (BP) – John Stott, a guages. Other popular titles include able to on their own. The work of church’s desire to reach even diffi- major figure in evangelicalism dur- “I Believe in Preaching” (1982), volunteer teams is vital, especially cult-to-reach nations with the gos- ing the 20th century who “Issues Facing Christians in places like Ukraine. pel. He sees First Baptist as being helped frame the Lau- Today” (1984), “The “People tell me, ‘You need to filled with people who are ready and sanne Covenant and au- Cross of Christ” (1986) take a group to places like Kenya, willing to go — wherever it may be. thored “Basic Christian- and “The Contemporary where people will respond,’” said The trip to Ukraine is the beginning ity” and a series of other Christian” (1992). He Jamie Staley, pastor of First Baptist, for the church’s international work. popular books, died July said his goal was to “relate Crossett. “People in Ukraine need “We got to share the gospel with 27 at the age of 90. the ancient Word to the to hear the gospel as much as people people who had never heard, so the An Anglican theolo- modern world.” He wrote in Kenya. We have to be willing to trip was a success,” Staley said. gian, Stott’s influence more than 40 books. go where the numbers of those who Among the 60 children sitting spread far beyond Lon- In 1974, Stott chaired respond won’t always be huge.” in that Bible study camp in Magd- don, where he served the committee that draft- While this was the first overseas alinovka, Ukraine, last month, the as rector of All Souls ed the Lausanne Cov- trip the Crossett church has taken, gospel seed has been sown. For Church for more than Stott enant, a landmark docu- it won’t be the last. First Baptist has those children, there is now hope, 20 years. His books were popular ment passed by 2,000-plus Christian entered into a five-year partnership where before there might have been with evangelicals because they were leaders gathering in the Swiss city. with Ray to reach Ukraine. none — all because 11 people left both theologically sound and eas- The document outlined shared bib- The partnership involves prayer, Arkansas. ily understood. “Basic Christianity” lical beliefs and underscored the giving and sending teams annu- Chris Burgess is a writer for the Inter- (1958) sold 2 million copies and was need of Christians to cooperate in ally to assist and support Ray and national Mission Board in Europe. translated into more than 60 lan- missions. 4 Op i n i o n August 11, 2011 A lot has happened in seven months

t is hard to believe that I have was the debut of a once-a-month June 30 edition, featuring extensive and digital editions. Subscribers I been your state editor now for a “ABSC page” on March 24, which coverage of the Southern Baptist will have full access to the site little more than seven months. My, focuses exclusively on happen- Convention Annual Meeting held and all its features. A lot of great a lot has happened in these few, ings in the Arkansas State Baptist in Phoenix, Ariz. content will be available to “casual” short months. Convention. The second was our July 28 readers and other visitors as well. It seems like yesterday that I was In the April 7 edition, a revised edition, featuring the “Church Our special section emphasis greeted by the staff at the offices ABN logo was unveiled, along with Building & Facilities” section. continues with this issue’s “Back of the Arkansas Baptist News (ABN) the new slogan, Our goal has to Campus” section on pages 7-10. in Little Rock and was “shown “Telling the been to pack And on August 25, we are planning the ropes” of putting out the first story of Arkansas r e s s i n g more news and in- an edition focusing on the role January issue of the newspaper. Baptists since P formation about the Cooperative Program plays in Other than writing a column, 1901.” In the Arkansas Baptists reaching lost people in Arkansas, I really didn’t have that much to same issue, a new On into the pages of our continent and around the do with the first issue – or for that “Church Tech the ABN. One globe. matter – a number of issues after page” debuted, way to do that is We are grateful for the support that. highlighting ar- Tim Yarbrough to write shorter, of our faithful readers like you, but But starting in February, I began ticles about social more concise we will be looking at some new and to feel a bit more at home and had media and the use of Facebook and stories. Another way is to publish exciting ways to expand readership enjoyed some nice snowfalls in Twitter in church ministry. Also more Arkansas Baptist-centric news of the ABN in the months to come. Arkansas. For some reason, watch- included April 7 was a two-page and less material from sources If you have suggestions or ideas ing the snow seems to help me “Eureka Springs-Branson, Mo.” outside of the state. that you would like to share about think more clearly. section. Since January, the ABN has the ABN, I would like to invite you One of the first things the ABN Other special sections have been published dramatically more news to contact me or any ABN staffer. staff planned was a number of published this year, including a stories and information about and Great days are ahead for your special sections for the year. It was two-page “Health” section May 5 for Arkansas Baptists. The amount state newspaper as we seek to con- not long before it bore fruit, as we and an additional “Travel” page of material published from outside tinue to tell the story of the activity published a Christian Education May 19. sources is down about two-thirds. of God among His people known Guide Feb. 24. I feel the ABN staff has really Soon, the ABN will introduce a as Arkansas Baptists. Following closely on the heels hit its stride the past couple of new Web site, which is designed to Tim Yarbrough is editor of the of the Christian Education Guide issues, the first of which was the bridge the gap between our printed Arkansas Baptist News. Pray for rain ... and revival!

n April of this year, Texas Gov. the skies are shut up and there is them to follow the right path, and and corporately, are all conditions IRick Perry issued a proclama- no rain because Your people have send rain on Your land that You for divine intervention. tion for “Days of Prayer for Rain sinned against You, and if they have given to Your people as their God will hear our prayers in in Texas.” As pray toward this special possession” (NLT). heaven, but will we acknowledge of press time, Temple and There is a great deal to think God’s Word in our hearts? That the drought in Gu e s t Viewpoint acknowledge about in this verse. Briefly, our is the real program of prayer. Texas persists. Your name and prayers require a great deal more Through our prayers, we are So what are we Mike Seabaugh turn from their investment than just a few mo- prepared for the answers to come. to make of this pastor sins because ments of our eyes being shut. Our lack of rain should cause us plea to “pray Central Baptist Church, Magnolia You have The acknowledgement of sin, the to recognize our country’s need for for rain?” Well, punished them, recognition of God’s justified with- revival. as one cynic then hear from holding, a return to holy things, a If we experience revival, … the put it, “The secret to praying for heaven and forgive the sins of Your confessing of God’s name and a re- rain will come. rain is timing.” Of course, if the servants, Your people Israel. Teach penting from evil, both personally “Lord, send a great revival!” only time we pray for rain is when we look up and see the clouds, what good is that? Singer Alex Edmonds ‘Bit’ Stephens I’m sure she would appreci- Although “praying for rain” is I was privileged to teach Sunday Teresa (Bit) Stephens is the “real ate your prayers for her and the allowed, if we simply view prayer as school to this young lady and go deal” when it comes to reaching Metro BCM as they minister to the way to turn on heaven’s spigot, to church with her out in love to internationals and attempt to form then we have misunderstood the now (ABN, July 28). internationals relationships that would lead them whole program of prayer. In these I can tell you that e t t e r s (ABN, July 14). to the ultimate “Relationship” – days of drought, let us do more she is the real deal. I L Her heart is so big one with Christ! than look to the clouds for the am very proud of her t o t h e e d i t o r for the lost and Blessings to you, Bit! Great best “timing” of our prayers; let us and her accomplish- especially for those article! look to our hearts and consider ments. of other cultures Patricia Rains the whole process of prayer. Felicia Toler who may be living in ignorance of Woodland Heights Baptist, Conway In 1 Kings 8:35-36, we read, “If First Baptist Church, Crossett the gospel.

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Family Matters Encourage one another ranny Grouch” was at the counter. I didn’t much about how busy their days had been. Soon, I saw the The sex talks Gcare. I only wanted my pizza and Pepsi, and I’d get young lady walk off drinking a free Pepsi. out of her way. The mall food court was the only place I have heard a lot of good sermons, and I know ad, what is pornography?” I felt like eating after a long day, and I just wanted to some “big name” preachers. But I have never seen Dmy son asked while I was get my food, eat it and go watch the LSU football game more effective encouragement than the teenager of- watching the news. The news in the hotel room. The elderly lady working at the pizza fered to the elderly lady working the pizza counter. I reporter was joint acted like my order was an im- don’t know the spiritual condition of revealing the position. One word, gruff answers, either person, but I know encourage- details of Osama refusing to make eye contact and A ment when I see it. bin Laden’s death heavy sighs all communicated, “Go Pa s t o r ’s The teenage girl could tell that and the stash of away.” Granny Grouch. the lady waiting on her was grouchy pornography that As I stood there tolerating He a r t just as surely as I could tell it, but she was discovered in her behavior, a teenage African- chose to encourage the lady. Scripture his compound. Phillips American girl came to the counter Emil Turner tells us to encourage one another. Too I had a talk with my son about holding a beat-up Pepsi cup and often we respond to folks “in kind,” what pornography was and why asked, “How much for a refill on or we do as I was doing – noticing God doesn’t want us to look at my Pepsi?” the surliness and feeling spiritually superior because I it. I was glad that he did not ex- “Free,” growled Granny Grouch from behind the could recognize it. If I really wanted to be spiritual, I perientially know what porn was. counter. might have even prayed for her. But the younger lady However, this talk also reminded “Oh, thank you,” said the teenager. “You are the nic- did something. She applied Hebrews 3:13, “encourage me of my responsibility as a est lady in this mall.” one another.” father to continue having talks Granny Grouch melted, then said, “Aren’t you nice! Don’t settle for feeling spiritual. Instead, behave with my children about sexual This old cup is all beat-up. Let me get you a fresh one.” biblically – encourage one another. issues from a biblical perspective. You could literally see the change. For several min- Emil Turner is executive director of the Arkansas Baptist The Book of Proverbs illus- utes, the elderly pizza lady and the teenage girl chatted State Convention. trates the example of parents teaching children 27 times, pri- marily with the father teaching Estate planning knowledge test his son, providing a model for Answer true or false to the following statements: a great tool to take care of someone while he or she is parents. The repetition of these 1. T or F – If you die without a will, everything you living, it is no longer valid after someone passes away. references emphasizes the con- own will go to the state. 3. False. Young adults, especially those with chil- tinuous role of parents frequent- 2. T or F – Since you have Financial Power of dren, need a will. A will is the tool you use to name a ly teaching their children in the Attorney for your parents, there is no reason for them guardian for your children if the unthinkable hap- home to walk the right path. The to do a will. pens. It is very important to state your intent in a imperative of training children 3. T or F – There is no reason to have a will until legally valid way so that your intent for your children’s in Proverbs 22:6 is illustrated in you are a senior adult. care is carried out in the event of your demise. the home, which will ultimately 4. T or F – If you leave a gift to 4. False. You can designate any equip children to fear God, walk your church or favorite charity, your portion of your estate, such as 10 the path of wisdom and avoid children might be left out. Fi n a n c i a l Ti m e s percent (or any amount such as the path of folly throughout the Tim Dockery $10,000), to your favorite charity. rest of their lives. Following are the answers: Arkansas Baptist Foundation This is a great way to leave a gift to Included in Proverbs are 1. False. If you die without a will, ministry and ensure your loved ones examples of a father taking initia- your probate property will go to your are provided for, as well. tive to warn and guide his son to closest relatives in the order determined by Arkansas The Arkansas Baptist Foundation provides free make wise choices in the sexual state law. You can go to www.mystatewill.com to find estate planning for all ordained ministers and mis- arena of his life. Proverbs devotes out the law in Arkansas. However, it is still vital to sionaries in the state of Arkansas and can assist you in almost four entire chapters to have a will, so that you can decide for yourself what determining the best way to leave a legacy gift to your this subject in 2:16-20, 5:1-23, will happen to your assets at your demise. church or favorite ministry. 6:20-29 and 7:1-27. This father 2. False. A Power of Attorney only allows you to act Tim Dockery is legal counsel for the Arkansas Baptist talks with his son to help him on someone’s behalf while they are living. While it is Foundation. avoid foolish decisions and make wise ones. Parents must not only have formal talks about sexuality, but must also have frequent talks The Gospel According to Bob Dylan about sexual issues with their by Michael J. Gilmour, Westminster John Knox Press children to help them make wise choices. nyone who knows me beyond passing small talk Christian. For a man of Jewish decent, and one who Our family has utilized the A knows I love Bob Dylan. had spent the greater part of his life living a road-worn “God’s Design for Sex” series My dad first introduced me to Dylan traveling musician’s lifestyle, this was by Stan and Brenna Jones to when I was a kid. At the time, I was quite a revelation. Many people chal- engage in formal and frequent more interested in Hanson and other Boo k Re v i e w lenged Dylan’s claim, and many em- talks. Topics in the series pro- groups popular with my late-’90s el- braced him as a notable evangelist. vide parents with wisdom and ementary school crowd. I didn’t realize Caleb Yarbrough In the book, “The Gospel According age-appropriate tact as they help what I was missing. Arkansas Baptist News to Bob Dylan: The Old, Old Story for their children walk the path of A few years later, when my musical Modern Times,” Michael J. Gilmour wisdom in the sexual arena. The tastes had grown a bit, I rediscovered attempts to shed light on the spiritual Joneses’ books include “How Dylan. From that point, he was my favorite aspects of Dylan’s songs. and When to Tell Your Kids musician. He has been ever since. Gilmour says at one point that “The About Sex: A Lifelong Approach The thing I love about Dylan is his mys- Gospel According to Bob Dylan” is a to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual teriousness. Dylan has always seemed like book that never should have been written. Character”; “The Story of Me” a character from a novel or a tall tale. In a Gilmour explains that when dealing with (ages 3-5); “Before I Was Born” recent film titled “I’m Not There,” Dylan’s Dylan, religious labels do not apply, nor (ages 5-8); “What’s the Big Deal: life was played by multiple actors in multiple does claiming Dylan as a religious spokes- Why God Cares About Sex” different settings, all to portray the idea that man. Dylan is Dylan, and he is very hard to (ages 8-11); and “Facing the Dylan is hard to understand because he understand. Facts: The Truth About Sex and is not just one person, but many different “Ultimately, we see in Dylan what we You” (ages 11-14). people. Throughout Dylan’s career, he has want to see. We find in his songs what we constantly kept his fans and critics wondering who he want to find,” Gilmour writes. Ben Phillips is team leader of the Arkan- really is. Gilmour does a great job of analyzing Dylan’s career, sas Baptist State Convention family min- This search for the true Dylan heightened in the late istry team. 1970s when Dylan first proclaimed to be a born-again See DYLAN page 12 August 11, 2011 6 Ba p t i st Ne w s At the University of Arkansas BCM reaches out to ‘Rookie Razorbacks’ Caleb Yarbrough about local churches in which they to bring a meal, and then we use people here really reached out to me Arkansas Baptist News can get involved. about 30-40 minutes to do disciple- and asked me to hang out that night The BCM plans to use the univer- ship and evangelism training,” said and go swimming with them,” said sity’s first-ever fall break this coming Loyd. “On Thursday nights at 8 Hutchison. “After that night, after FAYETTEVILLE – Just because you semester to partner with Fayetteville o’clock, (we have) our large group they reached out to me and made are in college does not mean you churches – including First Baptist worship time, student led. It’s a me feel like I belonged, I started should not have a church home. Church, Fayetteville; University great opportunity for students to hanging out at BCM and never re- For many young adults, college Baptist Church, Fayetteville; and invite new students to connect with ally left.” provides a time to grow both intel- Cross Church, Fayetteville – to plan BCM and hear a presentation of the Hutchison said the people she lectually and spiritually. At the Uni- a special student retreat called The gospel. We also coordinate with our has met through BCM have become versity of Arkansas, as with many Big Deal: What’s the big deal about local churches to do Bible studies.” her closest friends and have helped colleges and universities around the the gospel? grow her relationship with the Lord. country, there are numerous Chris- Moreover, she credits her BCM in- tian ministries in which students ‘Molds’ ministry call volvement and local Fayetteville can choose to invest their time. Student mission work Joy Hutchison, who recently grad- churches with being instrumental Many campus ministries focus on Loyd is proud that many BCM uated from the University of Arkan- in her calling to full-time vocational discipling students and furthering students use their summer breaks sas, works for the BCM. She is leav- ministry. their relationships with Christ – but to partner with local churches or ing Fayetteville to attend Southern “I have found that I have a pas- not all of them aim to partner stu- Southern Baptist mis- Baptist Theological sion for discipleship and that I have dents with local churches. sion entities to do mis- Seminary in August. a passion for reaching people. The But that is the aim of the Univer- sion work at home and Hutchison said that BCM has allowed me to test and sity of Arkansas Baptist Collegiate abroad. In 2011, BCM her experience as a prove my calling and help me know Ministry (BCM) in Fayetteville. students are serving student and on BCM that I want to minister to girls. The Lynn Loyd, BCM director, believes in Arkansas, Alaska, staff was key in mold- BCM has made a huge impact on that it sets BCM apart from many Montana, Alabama, ing her passion for my life,” said Hutchison. other Christian ministries on col- Southeast Asia, Dubai ministry. Whether partnering with local lege campuses. and Peru. During win- As a freshman, ter break, BCM stu- Hutchison said she churches or ministering directly to dents participated in did not know many students on campus, the University Church connection Christmas in China. people – then she at- of Arkansas BCM strives to provide “I think it makes us different During spring break, tended the Rookie a place where everyone is welcome from other collegiate ministries in a student team worked Razorback block and where Jesus Christ’s name is general. I had a meeting with a girl in Haiti. party. lifted high, said Loyd. who’s on staff at (a different col- The BCM sponsors “I ended up stay- “Students’ lives are being legiate ministry) this week, and we various activities for BCM director Lynn Loyd ing afterward to help changed, and those students are talked for an hour and not once did students throughout pick up some chairs going on to reach other students. she mention what (her ministry) the week. and clean up because I had just It’s a great place!” said Hutchison. did to get students involved in local “Tuesday night Salt is at 6 o’clock. moved here and didn’t have a lot Contact Caleb Yarbrough at caleb@ churches,” said Loyd. It’s designed for our local churches of friends at the time. Some of the arkansasbaptist.org. BCM is a ministry for students and not a substitute for a church home, Loyd emphasized. There- fore, the BCM attempts to connect students with local churches and University of Arkansas BCM logo (left) and building partners with local churches to do on the Fayetteville campus ministry on campus. “I think part of our mission here is to connect our students here with the local church. I try to work and our staff tries to work at helping our churches,” he said. Each fall semester the BCM con- ducts an event called Rookie Razor- back, which is essentially a block party for incoming freshman. Loyd said between 300 and 500 students usually attend the event, which is an opportunity for new students to get acquainted with BCM. Rookie Ra- zorback helps new students to learn www.arkansasbaptist.org Sp e c i a l Se c t i o n 7

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Collegiate life awaits Where do you go from here? Brett Cooper their parents) may put on, moving our children to giving them advice, the excitement of a wonderful new Williams Baptist College away from home can be tough, es- scenarios on how they can chapter in your life. Embrace the pecially during the first few weeks handle different situ- freedoms and responsibilities High school is over, and the of college. ations and pointing of being a college student, preparations for college are done. “I think there is a direct inverse out consequences. and savor this time. You are You have moved all of your stuff correlation between homesickness It doesn’t happen about to make some of into the dorm, given the folks one and getting involved on campus,” overnight,” said the greatest friends and last tearful hug and sent them on Norvell said. “If the student who is Norvell. greatest memories you their way back home. And now, at homesick will try to get out and meet But above all, will ever know. long last, you are a college student. people and go to events, homesick- do not let the Brett Cooper is vice Now what? ness will diminish much quicker.” challenges of the president for college re- In fact, the toughest part of the And then there are the shifting transition over- lations at Williams transition may still lie ahead for you roles for new college students and shadow Baptist College. and for your parents. You will now their parents. Just as freshmen are deal with a new setting, new friends learning to func- and big new responsibilities while tion as adults, your parents are learning to let you Norvell says par- handle those things on your own. ents need to see The most difficult task for new their role as shifting college students is learning how to from manager to advi- do things for themselves, according sor. to Mary Norvell, freshman advisor “When our children and parent liaison at Williams Bap- are younger, we, as par- tist College in Walnut Ridge. ents, tend to manage where “They have no one to wake them they go and what they up, no one to tell them to go to do. We take care of their class, or when it is time to study or needs. But as our sons to remind them when an assign- and daughters grow, ment is due. They need to manage we need to teach them their time, take initiative in asking to do what they can questions, whether it is about course for themselves. work or where to go to, et cetera,” We go from Norvell observed. ‘doing’ Homesickness is also a fact of life for for many new college students. In spite of the brave faces they (and August 11, 2011 8 Sp e c i a l Se c t i o n Ouachita, Williams promote student missions Trennis Henderson sions and ministries last summer.” Ouachita Baptist University James Taylor, director of Campus Ministries at Ouachita, said, “Mis- When it comes to promoting a sion trips are an integral part of missions lifestyle among college stu- what we do in Campus Ministries. dents, private Christian universities Not only are students able to focus offer a variety of options. on serving others and sharing the In Arkansas Baptist life, both gospel, but they learn about how Ouachita Baptist University in God is working around the world. Arkadelphia and Williams Baptist One of the goals of our trips is to College in Walnut Ridge provide show students how they can and students the opportunity to study should be involved in missions for missions from an academic perspec- the rest of their lives, no matter tive and to gain hands-on missions where they live.” experience. So far this year, Ouachita stu- Ouachita’s mission statement, dents have been involved in Habi- which describes the university as “a tat for Humanity projects in New Christ-centered learning communi- Orleans and an Urban Impact min- ty,” emphasizes that Ouachita pre- istry to South Asian immigrants pares its students and graduates for living in New York City, as well as “ongoing intellectual and spiritual mission trips working alongside growth, lives of meaningful work Southern Baptist International Mis- and reasoned engagement with the sion Board missionaries in Chile world.” Much of that growth, work and East Asia. and engagement begins with min- “We want our trips to bear long- term fruit, both in the lives of our istry opportunities on campus, in Laura Kirby (center), a 2010 Ouachita Baptist Annelise Henley and Amelia Lindsey, Ouachita students and on the field,” Taylor the community, across the state and University graduate, in Chile students, serving in New Orleans nation and around the world. explained. “That’s why we work The same is true at Williams. with career missionaries and estab- to East Asia “was certainly the best hard work, very uncomfortable at “Providing opportunities for spiritu- lished ministries. We want to be a short-term trip I have ever been on. times, and instigated lasting fruit in al growth for our students is a major part of work that will continue long Sometimes I feel that trips such as the lives of both our team and our goal of the college,” said Williams after we’ve left.” these are mostly for the sake of the local friends.” President Jerol Swaim. “At the min- According to a student who can- people going, not the locals in the Trennis Henderson is vice president imum, 20 percent of our student not be identified for security rea- host country. … I did not feel this for communications at Ouachita Bap- body was engaged in specific mis- sons, Ouachita’s recent mission trip way about the East Asia trip. It was tist University. www.arkansasbaptist.org Sp e c i a l Se c t i o n 9 Five things every high school senior needs to know Arliss Dickerson plan all of college. Get a balance of important to you and give them schedule at the start. If growing and Special to ABN study, rest, fun and proper eating. priority the first couple of weeks. living as a believer at college is part Many freshmen get so far behind Many students who are committed of your intent, you must plan it into After high school, students or out-of-sync during the first three Christians do not plan to walk away your schedule. often think they are at the peak of weeks that they never recover. Some from their faith in college, but they Arliss Dickerson has served for 40 human knowledge and could liter- will even tell you to not worry about do not make it a priority in their years in Baptist Collegiate Ministry. ally answer all the great questions going to class the first week or two and mysteries of the world. It is a as they may not take attendance and shock to them when they enter col- not much is happening. lege to realize there are things they  Who you hang with deter- do not know that could greatly af- mines who you become. The friends fect the rest of their lives. Here are you make at college will determine five things every high school senior who you become. If you want to walk needs to know about college. with the Lord, find others that want  College is harder than high this as well. Choose your friends by school! For many of us who thought what you want to be like. Be inten- the purpose of high school was to tional about relationships. It is too play sports or do other fun things, important to just hang with whoever college classes are often a huge happens to live next to you. wake-up call. Some are able to make  There is a secret to doing well straight A’s in high school with little in college. Go to class! Most stu- or no study, but this might not be dents who do not do well in college the case in college. Plan on putting miss class regularly. Some professors in more time and having a plan or even give extra points to those stu- schedule for study. Do it like a job. dents who attend regularly. Most  The first three weeks of col- college teachers will cover all aspects lege are the most important of your of the course right in front of you if college career. The patterns you set you are there. and the friendships you make dur-  You cannot do everything ing the first three weeks likely will in college. In many high schools, determine your whole college career. you can participate in everything You are starting a new way of life. or most things. But in college, you Plan the first three weeks like you must decide which things are most Benefits of BCM ministry Baptist Collegiate Ministry opportunity for collegians to obtain (BCM), a program of campus-based a well-rounded education by growing ministry to collegians, provides the spiritually and socially. BCM repre- opportunity for students to experi- sents the local church by taking the ence spiritual growth as a part of good news of Christ to the campus their collegiate life. community. In Arkansas, BCM exists to chal- BCM is funded by Southern Bap- lenge collegians to exalt God by tist churches and the Cooperative growing in Christ, connecting to His Program, but all students are wel- church and serving His world. come. BCM celebrates 90 years of Students involved in BCM find continuous ministry and is currently the opportunities to meet this chal- on over 800 campuses nationwide lenge by connecting with a local and 35 campuses in Arkansas. church in the collegiate community, growing through evangelism and dis- cipleship and serving through mis- sions experiences. BCM ministries provide a variety of opportunities for students. These include:  programs for freshman with upperclassmen mentors, including freshman survival events;  assisting with DNow events and as student ministers;  friendship, fellowship and a so- cial network;  opportunities to learn and prac- tice leadership skills;  groups for Bible study, prayer and worship;  a professional campus minister for leadership and mentoring;  national, state and local confer- ences and retreats; and  community, national and global mission and service projects. In 2010-11, more than 1,800 Ar- kansas college students participated in missions and service on six conti- nents. BCM teams have also served in disaster relief in Arkansas, sur- rounding states and in Haiti. Since its beginning, BCM has provided the August 11, 2011 10 Sp e c i a l Se c t i o n Protecting health important as school begins

Back to school is a busy time need to be checked and have their take care of themselves and sched- for parents, but one of the most im- dosages reviewed. ule their exams, too,” said McDan- portant things they can do is take Sometimes during the summer, iel. “Health is something you do as their children to the doctor before parents discontinue their child’s a family. Pay attention to your diet summer vacation ends. Dr. Craig medicines for asthma and other and exercise. Work on better health McDaniel, a primary care physician chronic conditions. They may need habits.” with NEA Baptist to restart but need a For more information about im- Clinic in Jonesboro, Ba p t i s t He a lt h doctor’s evaluation munizations, visit www.healthy.ar- said children should before doing so. The kansas.gov. have checkups at Ayoka Pond dosage may need to be Ayoka Pond is public relations man- least yearly, and if Baptist Memorial changed for children ager for Baptist Memorial Health Care they have a medical Health Care who had a growth in Memphis. condition, such as spurt during the sum- asthma or diabetes, mer. they should visit the doctor every In addition to taking children to three to six months. the doctor, parents need to know Going to the doctor is important what their children are allergic to for several reasons: and make sure children avoid that  Athletics. Students who play substance as much as possible. sports need physicals before they “If a child has a peanut allergy, start playing. They also need to wear the parent should go everywhere the proper protective equipment. their child goes and make sure pea-  Immunizations. Depending nuts are avoided,” said McDaniel. on their ages and their schools’ re- “If your child has an allergy, asthma quirements, children may need to or a similar condition, make sure be caught up on immunizations. their teachers, school nurse and “Immunizations are dependent coaches know that they may need an on the age of the child, their level in inhaler or a certain medication.” school because some schools require In the rush to get children ready different vaccinations and also on for another school year, parents what immunizations the child has should not neglect their own health, previously had,” said McDaniel. said McDaniel. Donate on line at www.abchomes.org,  Medication changes. Children “Any time you take a child to the who are on maintenance medicines doctor, it’s a great time for adults to or call Stella Prather, 800-838-2272, ext. 5168

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all supplies. Money raised was given project on Friday afternoon, filling WELLSPRING to Touch Tomorrow Today (TTT), bags with snacks and writing notes continued from page one the Arkansas WMU endowment for a children’s camp. fund. The TTT fund provides for Tenneberg, who also serves on Claire Maier, along with several a variety of ministries in Arkansas. the WMU executive board, said, women from First Baptist Church, In all, Wellspring participants gave “We come (to Wellspring) because Rogers, led worship. almost $2,500 to the fund. we want to learn good things to take Kay Bennett, director of the Breakout conferences explored back to our group.” Baptist Friendship House in New topics such as prayer, finding bal- Other hands-on ministry projects Orleans, spoke in the Friday eve- ance in ministry, human exploita- included cleaning and painting at ning worship session about human tion, evangelism, fitness and beating Samaritan Ministries Rescue Mis- trafficking and efforts being made burnout. sion in Hot Springs, cleaning and to raise awareness and combat the Evelyn Cornelius, a member of preparing for camp at Spring Lake Polly Holland, a member of Union Valley Baptist growing global problem. The Wom- East End Baptist Church, Hens- Baptist Assembly near Hot Springs, Church, Beebe, paints at the Ouachita Children’s an’s Missionary Union (WMU) cur- ley, attended breakout conferences assembling and packing supplies for Center during Wellspring. rently has an emphasis on human on fitness and prayer. She came to a backpack ministry in area schools trafficking. Wellspring participants Wellspring to glean ideas for reach- and assembling hygiene kits and “They did an incredible job of gave more than $2,700 to Bennett ing not only the women in her painting at the Ouachita Children’s hosting Wellspring,” said Moore. and Baptist Friendship House to church, but also the women in her Center in Hot Springs. “They served us from the moment help with their efforts. community. Debbie Moore, ABSC missions we walked into the church until the New state WMU officers were Carolyn Tenneberg, a member of support team member, commended moment we walked out.” elected in the Saturday morning First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, the women’s ministry of First Baptist Contact Lisa Watson at lisa@ar- WMU business session. Diane Black- helped with a hands-on ministry Church, which hosted Wellspring. kansasbaptist.org. wood, a member of Family Fellow- ship Church, Jonesboro, was elected president. Carol Foster, a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Wal- cott, was elected vice president, and Jana McKnight, a member of Im- manuel Baptist church, Little Rock, was elected secretary. Other program personnel in- cluded Wanda Lee, national WMU executive director; Jennie Taylor, an International Mission Board mis- sionary with the Southeast Asian affinity group; David George, na- tional WMU foundation president; Jennifer Booth, Arkansas WMU president; Mike Prince, pastor of Ga- rage Church, Hot Springs; and Mary Katherine Webster, a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Little Rock. Miss Bertha Louise Cooper (played by Jana McKnight, Immanu- el Baptist Church, Little Rock, mem- ber) and Berniece the Cleaning Lady (played by Vickey Lloyd, University Baptist Church, Fayetteville, mem- ber) entertained the crowd. The Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe, women’s ministry sponsored a coffee shop for the event, donating Classifieds PASTOR a God-called pastor who is willing to follow the lead First Baptist Church in Carlisle is seeking a part- resume to 507 N. Rosser St., Forrest City, AR 72335. of the Holy Spirit in a variety of possible ministries. time or full-time music minister. Send re- Growing church with exciting potential seeking England, Ark., First Baptist Church needs a full- Send resumes to P.O. Box 378, Clarksville, AR 72830 sume to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR bi-vocational youth pastor. Please send re- time pastor. Contact Joey Adams, 870-543-0790, or [email protected]. 72024. sume to Immanuel Baptist Church, Attention: Pastor for information. Area Baptist church located in Garland County George Spears, 2201 S. Dallas Street, Fort Smith, AR Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, Ark., is OTHER STAFF POSITIONS is seeking a part-time secretary to work 20 72901. You can see our Web page at www.immanu- seeking a full-time pastor or an interim pas- hours per week. This position performs a multi- elbaptistfs.org. tor to fulfill that office in a godly manner, upholding Looking for full-time worship minister to tude of clerical and light bookkeeping duties while MISCELLANEOUS God’s Word, as it is written, and can minister to the lead a more contemporary blended service, including maintaining absolute confidentiality. The successful needs of the church. Contact Fred Goshen at fredn- directing a praise team and choir at Calvary Baptist candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Piano: Valley View Baptist Church in Eureka [email protected]. Church, Neosho, Mo. Send resume to Attention: and Publisher. We offer a smoke-free workplace with Springs, Ark., is seeking a 5’ 10” baby grand piano or Cherry Street Baptist Church is currently seek- Worship Recognition Team, calvaryofneosho@yahoo. a family environment. The work schedule is flexible. larger in excellent condition. 479-253-5714, vvbc@ ing a pastor. 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and meanings in songs throughout Dylan’s career. DYLAN “The Gospel According to Bob continued from page five Dylan” is a great book for fans of Dylan or for those who are his songs and his relationships interested in learning more about in order to give readers a deeper the celebrated songwriter and his understanding of Dylan’s spiritu- spirituality. ality. He addresses Dylan’s fans’ Gilmour doesn’t give concrete views of him, the musical influ- facts about Dylan’s faith, but ences that shaped his spirituality, instead gives evidence and allows Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder” gospel his readers to decide who Dylan period and the biblical references really is.

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Obituaries Christian Resources). She was pre- ages 2-5. Proceeds will go to Shep- email [email protected]. ceded in death by her husband, Fred herding His Flock, a ministry dedi- Crossgate Church, Hot Springs, Rosalie Love, 97, of Norphlet, Emery Love; her parents; two sons; a cated to meeting the needs of local will hold a special service at 10:45 died June 29. She was a member of brother; and three sisters. Survivors foster children in Pulaski County. a.m. Sept. 11 to honor local first First Baptist Church, Norphlet for include one daughter; one nephew; To register, go to Geyer Springs’ responders and their families in re- more than 60 years. She served as and three nieces. Funeral services Web site at www.gsfbc.org. membrance of Sept. 11, 2001. The Woman’s Missionary Union presi- were held July 15 at First Baptist Haw Creek Baptist Church, Wal- church will provide a free lunch to dent, Training Union president, and Church, Norphlet. dron, will celebrate its 100th anni- first responders and family members church pianist for 56 years. She also versary Oct. 8-9. Former members who attend. First responders inter- frequently taught 4- and 5-year-old Church life are invited to attend a Southern ested in attending should wear their children during summer sessions Gospel Concert, featuring “New badges and uniforms to the event if at the Southern Baptist Conven- Geyer Springs First Baptist Way,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 8, and a cel- possible and should RSVP to their tion Centers at Ridgecrest, N.C., Church, Little Rock, will host the ebration Oct. 9, which will include chief, commander or department and Glorieta, N.M. For 34 years, annual Run with the Son event Aug. lunch, guest speakers and congre- head no later than Sept. 5. Other- she wrote older preschool curricu- 20. The event will include a five-kilo- gational music after Sunday school wise, contact Crossgate Church at lum materials for the Baptist Sun- meter run/walk, a one-mile fun run and the worship service. For more 501-262-9779 or [email protected] day School Board (now LifeWay and a 100-yard Tot Trot for children information, call 479-637-0720, or by the same date.

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To advertise in the ABN, call Nelle O’Bryan at 501-376-4791, ext. 5155. www.arkansasbaptist.org Co m m e n t a r y 14 Recognize the Lord’s authority ver the last 25 years, I have have lived our lives (Rom. 2:5-8). must submit to governing authori- John 19:10-11a says, “Pilate there- Obeen asked hundreds of times In Jeremiah 46-51, the prophet ties. For all authority comes from fore said to Him, ‘Do you not know to read William Ernest Henley’s Jeremiah delivers warnings of de- God, and those in positions of au- that I have power to release You, poem “Invictus” at funerals of Chris- struction and judgment against nine thority have been and power to cru- tians. I have refused every time. The nations: Egypt, Philistia, Moab, placed there by Ex plo r e t h e Bi bl e cify You?’ Jesus answered him, poem basically says we are the mas- Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Arabia, God” (NLT). u g u s t ters of our own fates and captains of Elam and Babylon. The judgments Someone might A 21, 2011 ‘You would have our own souls. This is so contrary to show that the Lord is the sovereign say that human Gerald Nash no power over Me what the Scriptures teach us about Lord over all nations and He con- authorities are cor- member unless it had been the Lord’s authority over us. trols their destinies. He is not like rupted by sin and Second Baptist Church, Conway given you from It is easy to adopt the world’s the lifeless and powerless idols these have ungodly agen- Scripture passage: above’” (NLT). mentality that we are the masters of nations worshiped (Jer. 51:15-19). das. This may be Jeremiah 50:2-3a, 24-25, 29-32, Since God our own fates. This attitude leads to It is really not a question of who’s so. However, God 44b is the sovereign a belief that we are accountable to in charge. God is in charge. The has chosen to work ruler of the uni- no one – not even God. question is, “Are we going to rec- through these authorities to bring verse, Christians should give their The Bible teaches that the Lord ognize His authority?” He is the au- about His plan and purpose. The allegiance to God, obey His com- is our authority and there will be a thority over all earthly authorities. greatest example of this in the Bible mands and submit to His leadership time of accountability for how we Romans 13:1 says, “Everyone is when Jesus stands before Pilate. (Matt. 10:38). The cancer of criticism n 1939, Albert Einstein wrote for the first and only time, issued an How many times have we spoken Christians are being criticized are I an article in which he proposed apology to Einstein’s family and a up when we should have remained not “make or break” issues. There a system by which people could public retraction of its criticism. silent? How many Christians enjoy are certain issues on which there is travel into space and, ultimately, History is replete with such sto- “roast preacher” for their Sunday no room for compromise, but there land on the moon. The New York ries. People excoriated Abraham Lin- lunch each week? are some issues that are particular Times condemned coln’s speech at In Romans 14, Paul scolds those to certain people and do not have the article as “the Bi bl e St u d i e s Fo r Li f e Gettysburg. Music Christians who consider themselves eternal implications. ravings of a mad critics assumed to be spiritually superior to their In James 4, Jesus’ half-brother man,” and stated, Au g u s t 21, 2011 no informed per- weaker brothers and sisters. He ac- condemns those who attempt to re- “This half-baked Greg Bowers son would want cuses them of “passing judgment” place Jesus as judge of the world. idea is beyond pastor to listen to the on them. The word Paul uses literal- God the Father has assigned to His silliness. It is pa- First Baptist Church, Blytheville music of the Beat- ly means “to make a decision based Son the responsibility for judging thetic.” Of course, Scripture passage: les. Billy Graham on very little information.” All of the world, and we must avoid the we know how the Romans 14:1-12,19; James 4:11-12 was attacked as us are guilty of this. We assume that temptation to assume that role. story turned out. a country bump- we know the full story and launch James’ word “slander” means “to On July 21, 1969, kin. into a diatribe against someone speak against.” If we need to say the day after Neil Armstrong walked How many times have we allowed only to find out later how wrong something about someone, let us on the moon, The New York Times, criticism to stop us in our tracks? we are. The issues for which weaker say it only to God. The Lord is faithful eremiah wrote Lamentations Lamentations 3 marks a turning With this perspective, Jeremiah experienced severe head trauma. Jwith a grieving heart. The fall of point in Jeremiah’s grieving process. took one more look. He looked to Her road to recovery will be diffi- Jerusalem and Judah affected him He looked internally and got a deep- the people (3:40-66). Jeremiah cried cult and long. They have to trust the deeply. The book describes his grief er perspective. He saw himself as an out to God in de- Lord daily for heal- in terms of weeping (Lam. 1:2, 16), elderly man going down a dark path spair. The Lord Ex plo r e t h e Bi bl e ing and strength. heard and attend- They wrote mourning (1:4), groaning (1:8, 11, where the bear and lion lay in am- u g u s t 22) and a broken heart (1:20). He is, bush. He sounds hopeless (3:1-18). ed to his prayer A 28, 2011 something in their indeed, “the weeping prophet.” Jer- Jeremiah stopped looking at him- (3:55-57). Jeremi- Gerald Nash email update that emiah’s own experience paralleled self and looked to the Lord (3:19- ah calls upon the member reminded me of that of the people. 39). He no longer saw his situation people to do a Second Baptist Church, Conway our lesson. In this Throughout the book, Jeremiah as hopeless. In verse 21, he says, “I self-examination Scripture passages: dark and difficult shows that Jerusalem and Judah suf- have hope.” He had hope because and turn back to time, they said, Lamentations 3 fered as a result of the Lord’s judg- God’s love and mercies never end the Lord. “The Lord is faith- ment upon their sin. The enemies (3:22-23). Great is the Lord’s faith- A couple in ful!” No matter desecrated and occupied Solomon’s fulness (3:23). Jeremiah knew the our small group at church is going in what pit of despair we find our- Temple. The people lost everything Lord’s judgment doesn’t mean the through a very difficult time. Their selves, the Lord will never abandon and were deported to Babylon. Lord abandons you. daughter was in a car accident and us. The Lord is always faithful! Unity, not uniformity ne distinguishing mark of a about which we will disagree. That Genesis 13 is an example of how tions. We decide that we will love Ocult is the fact that all mem- is OK, as long as we refuse to allow to disagree without becoming dis- each other and overlook those times bers must be alike. They think those disagreements to become per- agreeable. Abram and Lot analyzed when we don’t agree. The marriage alike. They look sonal or toxic. We their situation and realized that the relationship is a good example of alike. They speak Bi bl e St u d i e s Fo r Li f e should have this at- scrubby desert terrain was insuffi- this. We stay together because of a alike. There is Au g u s t 28, 2011 titude: We may ap- cient to feed and water two cattle commitment we made a long time little room for proach things dif- herds. While their servants quar- ago. When we join a church, we are differences. Strict Greg Bowers ferently from time reled, Abram and Lot focused on making a conscious decision – “I’m adherence to the pastor to time, but you the problem at hand and worked going to love these people and look rules is required. First Baptist Church, Blytheville are my brother/sis- out a solution by which both of for the best in them. That should not ter and absolutely them benefitted. (Lot would later Romans 15 tells us why we live be the case with- Scripture passage: nothing is going regret his choice of land, but at the in unity – so God can be glorified. in the Body of Genesis 13:1-12; Romans 12:16-18; to drive a wedge time, it was a workable solution.) Dissension and selfishness don’t Christ. Of course, Romans 15:5-6 between us. Satan Romans 12 commands us to “live glorify Him. Churches ought to be we agree on foun- uses those wedges in harmony.” The Greek word for like choirs – a collection of voices dational truths like the Bible as the to his advantage. We all know of harmony literally means to “make that may be lacking individually, but Word of God, Jesus as the only way churches whose reputation suffers one’s mind up.” Harmony is a mat- when those voices come together as of salvation, etc., but there are issues because they cannot get along. ter of the will, rather than the emo- one, the end result is glorious! www.arkansasbaptist.org Ba p t i st Li f e 15 PraiseWorks enhances worship ministry Cassie Franklin a concert at the end of the week. Arkansas Baptist News Students chose two track times. Tracks included a stomp class, pho- ARKADELPHIA – More than 250 tography, piano, desktop publish- students from 41 Arkansas Baptist ing, interpretive movement, sign churches gathered at Ouachita language and other options. Baptist University in Arkadelphia Grayson said students attended to learn about worship ministry track times each day and applied through PraiseWorks, a weeklong what they learned in the classes in camp sponsored by the Arkansas the evening worship services. Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Eric Moffett, pastor of First leadership and worship team. Baptist Church, Pocahontas, was Some churches brought their the camp pastor. His wife, Sherrill, entire student choirs, and others joined him during the event. brought only the students who felt Grayson said Moffett was new to a strong call to worship ministry. the camp and was “blown away” by Larry Grayson, ABSC leader- the spirit of the camp. ship and worship team member “There is a spirit at this camp like and PraiseWorks camp director, I have found at no other,” Grayson Students practice percussion during track times at PraiseWorks. said, “The purpose of PraiseWorks said. “A new attendee this year is for each student to encounter a called his mom after the first night relationship with Jesus for the first and told her, ‘This camp is going to time or to examine that relation- change my life.’ And it did.” Revival ship closely if they have treated it “There is a sense of expectation,” as casual.” said Grayson. “Students who attend featuring Dr. David Uth PraiseWorks infuses passion and are 99 percent Christians and are Pastor of First Baptist, Orlando, Fla. enthusiasm about worshipping seriously seeking for a deeper walk, God, equips the worshipper to ex- a richer worship experience and an Aug. 22-24, 6 p.m. nightly perience worship and equips future understanding of their call in life.” leaders of worship with the skills Kyle Sparks, a recent high school Uth will also lead noon services, they need to lead in their churches, graduate from First Baptist Church, including lunch, in the FBC Multi Warren, and Grace Mangum, a re- said Grayson. Ministry Center Aug. 23-24 The camp theme, Epic, was cent graduate from First Baptist meant to illustrate “the idea that we church, Heber Springs, were award- First Baptist Church is located at 701 Main St. in Crossett. serve an ‘epic’ God in every sense of ed the Jubal awards on Friday. For more information, call 870-364-4167. the word, (One) who offers to us an Grayson said the Jubal awards go ‘epic’ life and salvation,” Grayson to the boy and girl who are nomi- explained. nated by sponsors, screened by fac- During the camp, students chose ulty and go through interviews. The to participate in chorale or orches- recipients must demonstrate strong tra. leadership and spiritual depth, Within the two groups, students among other criteria. learned new music and performed Contact Cassie Franklin at cassie@ the pieces for family and friends in arkansasbaptist.org. 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A student creates a beat with a trash can lid during the stomp track at PraiseWorks. Be a part of The Arkansas Master’Singers! Master’Singers include ministers of music/worship leaders, directors, accompanists, choir leaders, pastors, other staff members and staff spouses from “These men and women nd Arkansas Baptist churches in incredible joy in singing and every corner of the state. Choir worshiping, in leading others to and orchestra members from local worship, in sharing fellowship, churches are also invited to par- and in praying and supporting ticipate with the group with the each other as they serve weekly in endorsement of their minister of churches all over our state.” music/worship leader. Larry Grayson, Master’Singers sing in a variety Master’Singers director of venues including the Arkansas Baptist State Convention annual meeting, local churches and even prisons. For more information or for enrollment brochures, email [email protected] or [email protected] or go to www.absc.org/music or www.arkansasmastersingers.com.