FIRST-PERSON: A shocking confession from Willow Creek Community Church leaders Posted on Nov 6, 2007 | by Bob Burney COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP)–If you are older than 40 the name Benjamin Spock is more than familiar. It was Spock that told an entire generation of parents to take it easy, don’t discipline your children and allow them to express themselves. Discipline, he told us, would warp a child’s fragile ego. Millions followed this guru of child development and he remained unchallenged among child rearing professionals. However, before his death Dr. Spock made an amazing discovery: He was wrong. In fact, he […]

                                                   By Lillian Kwon, Christian Post Reporter A prominent black homosexual activist has come out of the closet, except this time as an ex-lesbian.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Acts 8:1-25

Everyone is invited to spend special time in prayer at First Baptist Church for international missions. From 5 to 8 PM on Friday, December 7 and from 8 AM until noon on Saturday, December 8, the church will be open for seasons of prayer.

Lincoln on Repentance Abraham Lincoln is best known as commander-in-chief of the Union Army, which fought to preserve the nation and to free the slaves. But on March 30, 1863, he served more conspicuously as “repenter-in-chief,” for it was then that he signed a Proclamation Appointing a National Fast Day for “National prayer and humiliation.” His focus was the shame of slavery.1

by Jennifer Thurman WASHINGTON (BP)–A new law has made Missouri the first state to ban Planned Parenthood from teaching sex education classes in public schools. The legislation’s enactment gave permanent status to the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program, allowing schools to emphasize abstinence during sex education classes. The law also prevents any personnel affiliated with abortion clinics from teaching sex education classes.

Mission’s Team Trip Report

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-15 and Acts 7:51-55, 60

The Old Testament, The Qur’an, and Violence: Part 2 It cannot be denied that the Old Testament has on occasion provided divine sanction for violence and war. However, this sanction was neither open-ended nor unconditional.1

The children and youth of the First Baptist Church of Perryville will present their Christmas musical recital at 6:30 PM, Saturday, December 1. The recital will be held on the second floor in the main auditorium of the church. Use the double doors around the right side of the church building.