In Asia, Christians ‘exemplify unity’
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — “Asia is the place to be. Come join us here,” Gigie Carranza said after the 54th Asia Mission Forum. On tropical…
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Across the Nation, September 2015
HAWAII HONOLULU — The Church of Christ at Pearl Harbor has passed the $900,000 mark in its effort to raise $1.3 million needed to secure…
Habitat volunteers shine ‘the light of God’
Carla Ramos puts some sweat equity into her new home, with assistance from volunteer Ramon Nelson, as they build frames in the parking lot of…
Around the world, September 2015
GREECE Dino Tzanetos and his wife, Mata, serve in Athens. (PHOTO PROVIDED) ATHENS — The recent Greek debt crisis pushed the unemployment rate within the…
‘Well, God … it’s you and me — and Neil Diamond’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Close your eyes and listen. It sounds like Neil Diamond just got saved. “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows…
Spotlight: Lifetime of service
LOS ANGELES — As elder Charlie Runnels turned 90 on Aug. 2, the Culver Palms Church of Christ honored him for a lifetime of service.…
Spotlight: Serving soles
NOTTINGHAM, England — A church in the homeland of Robin Hood doesn’t steal from the rich but gives to the poor an ocean away. Throughout…
Partners, August 2015
BIBLE CAMPS GANDER BROOK CHRISTIAN CAMP RAYMOND, Maine — Before the summer camping season swings into full groove, Gander Brook counselors undergo a week of…
Spotlight: Advocate honored
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gospel Advocate was honored July 9 by the Tennessee House of Representatives. House Resolution 55 recognized the 160th anniversary of the longest-running…
Camp of ages: Churches see a big God on Short Mountain
WOODBURY, Tenn. — At an elevation of 2,074 feet, Short Mountain proves nearer to heaven than any place in Middle Tennessee. On a clear day, a…
