Month: December 2003

Washington Post

Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story

The Associated Press December 22, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1430 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas In the biblical account of the Christmas story, a heavenly host of angels appeared to shepherds tending their flock near the stable where baby Jesus lay in a manger. In … Continue reading Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story

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Associated Press

Soldier’s wife: ‘It was just like he had won the lottery’

The Associated Press State & Local Wire December 15, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Soldier’s wife: ‘It was just like he had won the lottery’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 500 words Usually, when Staff Sgt. Joey Wommack calls his wife from Iraq after a mission, he sounds tired, like he’s about to collapse from exhaustion. This time, … Continue reading Soldier’s wife: ‘It was just like he had won the lottery’

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Associated Press

December 2003: No sleigh required: This Santa prefers a helicopter

December 13, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle No sleigh required: This Santa prefers a helicopter BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 942 words DATELINE: ABOARD SANTA U.S.A. HELICOPTER NO. 2 Head elf John Carter sits up front, a green flight headset wrapped around his red Santa hat. Elementary school principal Sheila McCollum, in her first propeller-driven excursion, is buckled … Continue reading December 2003: No sleigh required: This Santa prefers a helicopter

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