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Historic MLK Day service held in Russia Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
MOSCOW (ABP) – Protestants gathered Jan. 15 in Moscow for what is thought to be the first celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Russia.
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Two years after quake, Baptist dedicate school, orphanage in Haiti Print E-mail
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By Robert Dilday   
Monday, January 16, 2012
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (ABP) -- Almost exactly two years after a devastating earthquake killed thousands in Haiti, Baptists on the island nation and their international partners dedicated a building housing a school and orphanage for children impacted by the disaster.
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CBF workers report progress, need on second anniversary of Haiti quake Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Students raise flag at Siloë Baptist Church School. (CBF photo)
GRAND GOAVE, Haiti (ABP) – While news media have long moved on to other stories like the pro-democracy Arab Spring and U.S. presidential election, the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake remains a present reality in Haiti, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field workers reported on the disaster’s second anniversary.

Steven and Nancy James, who serve in Haiti jointly appointed by the CBF and American Baptist Churches USA, noted in a Fellowship blog that generous donations and volunteer labor have accomplished much in two years, but there is still much to be done.
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Gaza Baptist Church, 'functioning' but 'restricted,' says Brother Andrew Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
SANTA ANA, Calif. (ABP) – The last remaining evangelical church in Gaza is functioning but in danger of dying, famed Bible smuggler Brother Andrew said after a recent visit to Gaza Baptist Church.
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Baptists, Pentecostals seek common ground Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) – Leaders of two large Christian traditions held preliminary conversations Dec. 13-15 to lay groundwork for ecumenical dialogue between Baptists and Pentecostals around the world.
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Churches composed primarily of first-generation immigrants to the United States often face obstacles -- linguistic, financial and cultural -- in terms of fitting into an Anglo-dominated society. But they may possess a strategic advantage in fulfilling Christ's Great Commission. [Read More]
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