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In the Big Easy, despair meets hope

In the Big Easy, despair meets hope (reporting from New Orleans): In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, church planters see God at work in a ‘dark and difficult part of New Orleans.’ NEW ORLEANS — Charles and Angela Marsalis survived the flood that followed Hurricane Katrina by escaping to the balcony of their home congregation, the Carrollton Avenue Church of Christ. Later, the couple returned to Hollygrove … Continue reading In the Big Easy, despair meets hope

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Homeless ministry feeds, bodies souls

Homeless ministry feeds bodies, souls: Hundreds find Jesus at River City (reporting from North Little Rock, Ark.). Page 1 lead. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Get right, church, and let’s go home … You better get right, church, and let’s go home … It’s a weekday morning, about 30 minutes before lunch, but the homeless men and women assembled in the River City Ministry dining room sing … Continue reading Homeless ministry feeds, bodies souls

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Three languages, one church

Three languages, one church (reporting from Chicago). Churches That Work. CHICAGO – It’s the Bible class hour on Sunday morning. A half-mile off busy Interstate 94, in a working-class neighborhood lined with bungalows, a woman walks her dog. A teenager rides his skateboard. Inside the Northwest Church of Christ, a two-story brick building with red carpeting and wooden pews, deacon Rene Torres Jr. teaches Spanish-speaking adults … Continue reading Three languages, one church

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A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater

A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater (reporting from New York). Page 1 lead. Harlem minister sees need to bring races together (reporting from New York). Inside Story. Lead me to Calgary: One church’s passion for saving Canada’s lost souls (reporting from Calgary, Alberta). Currents. Christian universities break enrollment records. National. Continue reading A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater

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Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of NYC

IMMIGRATION AND THE CHURCH: Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of New York City (reporting from New York). Currents. TEARS AND PRAYERS: Scout’s death latest in string of tragedies. Page 1 lead. Father-son trip to the Big Apple an adventure (reporting from New York). Inside Story. Churches urged to submit data for directory. Page 3. OVU steps up recruiting in Northeast: Part 3 of “The … Continue reading Manhattan congregation reflects ‘melting pot’ nature of NYC

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DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry

DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry (reporting from Atlanta). Page 1 lead. The stories that made news in 2007. Inside Story. How can we grow the Lord’s church (staff editorial). Editorial. DRUGS OR JESUS?: Ministry leaders discuss faith-based efforts to beat addiction. Page 16 sidebar. Continue reading DRUGS OR JESUS?: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry

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Churches in living rooms, coffee shops a growing trend

Churches in living rooms, coffee shops a growing trend (reporting from New York). Page 1. For love of God, family and baseball. Inside Story. Evangelizing the Navajo (reporting from Waterflow, N.M.). Currents. Minister returns to his Navajo hometown, shares faith with his Indian friends. Currents. Continue reading Churches in living rooms, coffee shops a growing trend

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