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Stolen Torahs mystify police, congregations ST. LOUIS -- A Torah scroll valued at about $30,000 that was reported stolen from a St. Louis-area synagogue is one of a handful of Torah scrolls stolen in the past year in the United States, mystifying pol
Stolen Torahs mystify police, congregations ST. LOUIS -- A Torah scroll valued at about $30,000 that was reported stolen from a St. Louis-area synagogue is one of a handful of Torah scrolls stolen in the past year in the United States, mystifying pol
A 'true spiritual experience'
DENMARK -- A unique, ecumenical Bible school held on the banks of the Edisto River marked its 28th year this summer. Each June, an average of 150 children participate in River Bible School, learning Bible lessons, canoeing, swimming, doing craft proj
DENMARK -- A unique, ecumenical Bible school held on the banks of the Edisto River marked its 28th year this summer. Each June, an average of 150 children participate in River Bible School, learning Bible lessons, canoeing, swimming, doing craft proj
Vacation Bible school gets a facelift, at a price
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- It's a wonder vacation Bible school made it out of the 1960s. Back in the days of black-and-white TV, churches offered kids lemonade, cookies and flannel-board stories about Jesus, all set to a clanging piano. Children sat in shor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- It's a wonder vacation Bible school made it out of the 1960s. Back in the days of black-and-white TV, churches offered kids lemonade, cookies and flannel-board stories about Jesus, all set to a clanging piano. Children sat in shor
Church news
Canaan UMC in Cope revival, 7 p.m. Friday, July 18. Speaker: The Rev. Keith Hunter. Mount Olive Baptist Church revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Oakey Spring Baptist Church in Springfield revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Speaker: The Rev. Fel
Canaan UMC in Cope revival, 7 p.m. Friday, July 18. Speaker: The Rev. Keith Hunter. Mount Olive Baptist Church revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Oakey Spring Baptist Church in Springfield revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Speaker: The Rev. Fel
Religion briefs
50 names entered for Oral Roberts post TULSA, Okla. -- More than 50 people have been suggested for or have shown interest in the Oral Roberts University presidency, according to the presidential search consultant. School leaders hope to hire a new pr
50 names entered for Oral Roberts post TULSA, Okla. -- More than 50 people have been suggested for or have shown interest in the Oral Roberts University presidency, according to the presidential search consultant. School leaders hope to hire a new pr
WHOSE PROPHET? Florida revival drawing criticism -- and thousands
LAKELAND, Fla. Todd Bentley believes God acts through him to cure cancer, heal the deaf and raise the dead. So do hundreds of thousands of people who have visited his raucous revival meeting, now in its third month and broadcast nightly from a huge
LAKELAND, Fla. Todd Bentley believes God acts through him to cure cancer, heal the deaf and raise the dead. So do hundreds of thousands of people who have visited his raucous revival meeting, now in its third month and broadcast nightly from a huge
Ohio town split over teacher accused of preaching
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio -- Demonstrations on the town square show how divided people are over the school board's decision to fire a science teacher accused of preaching his Christian beliefs in the classroom and burning crosses on students' arms. John Fre
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio -- Demonstrations on the town square show how divided people are over the school board's decision to fire a science teacher accused of preaching his Christian beliefs in the classroom and burning crosses on students' arms. John Fre
Rainbow Tea held at Unity Missionary Baptist Church
EUTAWVILLE -- The Senior Missionary Auxiliary of Unity Missionary Baptist Church of Eutawville held its first Rainbow Tea on Sunday, June 29. The theme was God's Love is Like A Rainbow -- It's Never Ending. Presiding over the services was Sister Hel
EUTAWVILLE -- The Senior Missionary Auxiliary of Unity Missionary Baptist Church of Eutawville held its first Rainbow Tea on Sunday, June 29. The theme was God's Love is Like A Rainbow -- It's Never Ending. Presiding over the services was Sister Hel
Church news
Hickory Hill UMC in Smoaks revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Speakers: The Rev. Hayes T. Gainey and the Rev. Willard Geddis. New Life In Christ Ministries 9th anniversary, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13.
Hickory Hill UMC in Smoaks revival, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Speakers: The Rev. Hayes T. Gainey and the Rev. Willard Geddis. New Life In Christ Ministries 9th anniversary, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13.
Trail through Israel's north follows in footsteps of Jesus
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Israel -- A dirt path begins across the road from a bus-congested holy site on Israel's Sea of Galilee, winding up a hill covered with wild oat and thistle. Thousands of pilgrims each year visit the stone church at Tabgha and oth
MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Israel -- A dirt path begins across the road from a bus-congested holy site on Israel's Sea of Galilee, winding up a hill covered with wild oat and thistle. Thousands of pilgrims each year visit the stone church at Tabgha and oth