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Pujols' foundation committed to St. Louis area, seeks Lord's guidance |
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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The Pujols Family Foundation partners with a number of other St. Louis-area organizations -- including Missouri Baptist University -- to benefit people with Down syndrome and the poor in the Dominican Republic. With former Cardinals' player Albert Pujols' move to the LA Angels, the foundation remains committed to remain in St. Louis, possibly with a broader scope.
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It's time to throw out a lifeline |
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By Bill Webb
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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The parents and other relatives of a 13-year-old girl lured into human trafficking would not meed much prodding to learn about what is referred to as modern-day slavery. They would do everything possible to rescue their loved one. Religious organizations and churches now are mobilizing to eradicate the scourge and redeem children and women caught in the industry's web.
It's time to throw out a lifeline to daughters, granddaughters, sisters and friends.
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Greene County association brights Joplin pastors' day with humor, hugs |
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By Vicki Brown
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
Humor can help ease tension, wipe away some stress and make a person feel better, even in the middle of tragedy. Greene County Baptist Association churches found a way to open that release to Spring River Baptist Association pastors still helping Joplin residents recover from the impact of a May tornado.
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Payday industry advocates threaten fines, jail time in letters sent to KC clergy |
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By Vicki Brown
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
A group opposed to a ballot initiative to reform short-term consumer lending in Missouri apparently hopes the threat of fines or jail time might cause faith-based groups, particularly houses of worship, to back away.
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Sports Crusaders names staffer for southern states |
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By Vicki Brown
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
Sports Crusaders is wrapping a little more structure around its ministry in southern states thanks in part to Brandon Allee, a Missouri native now transplanted in Texas.
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