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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

07 Oct 2000

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 2000

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16

Faith based programs gain larger role in aiding society

Houston column argues faith based groups should help welfare and crime reform. It cites Bush executive order enabling faith organizations to compete for state contracts, exemptions for faith based treatment, and widespread church led welfare efforts. It notes Charitable Choice goals, state ratings, and quotes Amy Sherman on expanding true mercy through active involvement.

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Houston Texas Victory Fellowship Teen Challenge George Bush Bush Prison Fellowship Oklahoma Iowa Family Pathfinders Texas Department of Human Services Texas Workforce Commission Lutheran Social Services Catholic Charities Interfaith of the Woodlands Center For Public Justice Nonpartisan Christian Research Agency New York Alabama Florida Connecticut Washington South Dakota Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Pennsylvania Stanley Carson-Thies California New Hampshire Amy Sherman The Hudson Institute America Good Samaritan McManus Bethesda
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Children Lead First Presbyterian Church Service

At 11 a.m. on October 15 First Presbyterian Church will celebrate a Sunday service led entirely by children six years old or younger. The event, part of the national Children’s Sabbath, promotes child-focused worship and outreach with activities supporting Hannah House, the Food Bank, Door of Hope, and the Rainbow Room of Child Protective Services.

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First Presbyterian Church Sherry Holloman Children’s Sabbath Children’s Defense Fund Holloman Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Austin First Presbyterian Congress Hannah House Food Bank Door of Hope Mission Suzy Pack Pack
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Faces of Children ministry prays for youngsters worldwide

A Midland area prayer effort growing from First Presbyterian Church aims to combat child exploitation worldwide. Faces of Children will host a regional, non-denominational convocation with four speakers Oct 14, featuring Phyllis Kilbourn and Charlie Clements, plus musical presentations and a youth choir. Lunch available for five dollars. call 684 7821.

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Midland First Presbyterian Church of First Presbyterian Church Phyllis Kilbourn Rainbows of Hope Kilbourn Sterling Lands Greater Calvary Baptist Church Austin Crusades For Christ Clements PHR U.S Texas New Mexico Permian Basin Margaret Purvis West Texas
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Big Bible debate on Jesus as the only way to salvation

A Vatican decree reaffirmed Christian exclusivity while Billy Graham’s Amsterdam 2000 drew 10,700 Evangelical Protestants. Ravi Zacharias argues all faiths claim absolute truths and Christianity is no exception, urging evangelism that is seen and felt. Gerald R. McDermott argues for learning from world religions to enrich evangelical outreach.

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Netherlands Billy Graham Amsterdam Ravi Zacharias India Zacharias Word Publishing Gerald R. McDermott Roanoke College Salem InterVarsity Press Vatican McDermott
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Michael McManus Patrick Barker Kyle McCarley Andrew Tompkins Megan McCarley Says Cori Takemoto Williams Faces of Children Ministry Charlie Clements International Medical Relief Fund Physicians For Human Rights Jesus
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