Eulogizing a legend: Thousands pay tribute to Byron Nelson at memorial service
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — In death at age 94, golf legend Byron Nelson finally claimed the one prize he sought more than any other,…
Archive: Sep 2006
Calendar – October 2006
SEPTEMBER 25-27 Midwest Preachers’ Retreat with Prentice Meador. 43rd annual. “Light the Fire: Revival in a Post-Modern World.” Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp, Black River Falls,…
Couple’s narrow escape heightens missions concerns
After a missionary couple is robbed at gunpoint in Honduras, missions groups call for caution but urge church members not to give up on Central…
Dialogue: A conversation with Carol Gafford
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — DRAWING KIDS TO THE STORY is a key goal for Gafford, children's minister for the Overland Park, Kan., church. Tell me…
Five years later, minister remembers Ground Zero
The experience has made him more sensitive to people dealing with smaller-scale, personal disasters.“Because we witness these sorts of disasters so frequently, we’ve become somewhat…
Members trapped by missiles in Lebanon, Israel
Churches caught in the middle after more than a month of clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli army. Christians pray for peace. As missiles flew…
As Katrina roared toward New Orleans, Charles and Angela Marsalis sought refuge at their church
NEW ORLEANS — "Girl, you better get out of town!” Angela Marsalis’ mother made clear what she thought her daughter should do that weekend as…
What does the Chronicle mean to you? Readers from around globe have their say
The staff, trustees, writers and editors of The Christian Chronicle deeply appreciate the support that our readers give to make the Chronicle possible to our…
Mission work, faith, love keys to change among Churches of Christ
"God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform,” we sing in a hymn written in the 18th century. Sometimes, he moves through natural…
Letters to the editor: September 2006
As one who grew up in the ‘60’s when the church was really growing, I find the attitude of many in my parents’ generation to…
