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Saturday, February 4, 2012

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At 105 years, Edna Dewey is an avid reader of the messenger

While the Baptist Messenger is celebrating its Centennial this year, one resident of the Baptist Village of Oklahoma City was already of school age when editor C.P. Stealey ran the first issue of the Messenger off the press on May 15, 1912. Edna Dewey celebrates her 105th birthday on Feb. 8. That means she was

Couple wants to share experience of special needs son

Most parents wait anxiously for that first smile from their newborn. Eric and Mykel McFall have been waiting for three years, and will probably never see their son, Kash, with a smile on his face. It’s not that Kash is an unhappy child, but he was born with a rare condition called Mobius Syndrome, which

Oklahoma slips to second in ranking of pro-life states

WASHINGTON (BP)—Oklahoma has slipped behind Louisiana into second place in the latest rankings of pro life states by Americans United for Life (AUL). Louisiana is the most pro-life state in the country, while Washington is the least, according to AUL. It was the second time in three years that Louisiana has held the top spot

On target in 2011 – CP giving, missions offering exceed goals

Amid the backdrop of down economic times and decreases in charitable giving on a national level, Oklahoma Baptists exceeded its two most important financial goals in 2011. “We are thrilled that the Lord has provided so abundantly,” said Anthony L. Jordan, executive director-treasurer for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. “In Oklahoma Baptist churches Cooperative

Record crowd expected Feb. 8 for Rose Day at state capitol

Former Planned Parenthood director is guest speaker Record crowds are expected at the Oklahoma State Capitol Wed., Feb. 8, at 11:45 a.m. for the 21st annual Rose Day rally as pro-life advocates gather in the fourth floor House Chamber to promote pro-life legislation. From 9:30-11:30 a.m., participants will present red roses, as a symbol of

Arms high and heart abandoned

OWASSO—It’s become one of the favorite worship songs of Owasso, First. A song whose chorus simply yet passionately states, “I’ll stand, with arms high and heart abandoned in awe, of the One who gave it all. I’ll stand, my soul, Lord, to you surrendered. All I am is Yours!“ This is the cry of celebration

$1 Million Challenge gift bolsters OBU

SHAWNEE—A Shawnee couple has issued a $1 million challenge gift to Oklahoma Baptist University, encouraging others in the local community to support the institution’s $42 million capital campaign. Land developer Paul Milburn and his wife, Ann, a civic volunteer and retired educator, have designated their gift for OBU’s Student Success Center. The gift is contingent

Multi-talented Babbie Mason to appear at State Evangelism Conference

When Babbie Mason steps on the platform at the State Evangelism Conference at Oklahoma City, Southern Hills Jan. 30-31, the audience will hear not only one of the most acclaimed gospel singers in America, but also a prolific songwriter, book author and TV host. Mason, in her 56 years, has taken top honors in the

Raney: Renewal weekends bless churches

Darrell Raney is a layman. But that has not stopped him from being on mission with God. A member at Oklahoma City, Southern Hills for more than 20 years, Raney has taken on the role of church renewal coordinator, the lay person in charge of church renewal events, including Lay Renewal Weekends. What exactly is

Messenger Insight Podcast: Representative James Lankford

Messenger Insight Podcast: Representative James Lankford from Baptist General Convention of Ok on Vimeo. Oklahoma Representative James Lankford talks about his first year in Congress and about the key role of ministry in America today.