Pastor Chris Scripture Reference: James 3:13-17

U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker should have recused himself, but he had a legal and political statement he wanted to make. By Tim Wildmon   The people of California spoke clearly at the polls in 2008 when they passed an amendment to the state Constitution that defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The public debate was held, the media wars were fought, both sides spent millions of dollars and the people voted for Proposition 8 by a margin of 52% to 48%.

   By Phil Boatwright    KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP)–It’s the end of a hard-worked week, you want to empty your mind at the local theater, and you spot the “Waiting For Superman” ad in the entertainment section of your paper. Alas, it has little to do with the superhero from Krypton.

  by Erin Roach SAN DIEGO (BP)–A San Diego math teacher was forced to remove two posters from his classroom walls because they included the phrases “In God We Trust,” “One Nation Under God” and “God Bless America.”

  The 18th Century minister, John Wesley, was greatly used by God in leading thousands to trust in Christ and in saving England from suffering the revolution that occurred in France. He was also the spark that began Methodism and the Methodist Church. It is thought by many that Wesley is the one who persuaded George Whitefield the value of preaching outdoors to the masses.  Once Whitefield adopted that method of ministry, he became the principle figure God used in what is commonly called the Great Awakening.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:14-30

  The First Baptist Church of Perryville will offer two days of prayer for international missions on December 3 & 4.  Prayer guides will be available for your use.  The church will be open from 5-8 PM on Friday and 8 AM-Noon on Saturday.  Come when it is convenient.  Leave when you are finished.  Most people enjoy 30 or more minutes in prayer.  A prayer captain will be available at the door to answer any of your questions. 

   6:30 PM, on Sunday, November 7, the fall West Africa team will give their ministry report.  Please join them to see how God answered your prayers

  By Kim Davidson One of the pleasures of working at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has been to meet and interact with professors and authors. Mary Kassian is one of those. She has been a joy to get to know. She has provided such wisdom in my life both in conversation and through her writings.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:19-24