Hello from Texas
November 13th, 2007Monday was a great day at the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention. It was my honor to be one of the speakers at the Pastors’ Conference. There are actually two separate state Southern Baptist conventions in Texas. The SBTC is the recognized fundamentalist state organization and serves alongside our national SBC.
This morning I have the privilege of speaking in the chapel service at The Criswell College located in the heart of downtown Dallas. This college was founded in 1971 by Dr. W.A. Criswell, one of my heroes in the faith. Before his death in 2002, he was faithful for more than 75 years in preaching the Gospel. Through his ministry and writings, literally thousands have been impacted for Christ.
Last Sunday we celebrated Veteran’s Day. However, I was disappointed in myself for failing to properly recognize our veterans in our 9:30 a.m. service. Therefore, I am planning to recognize these special men and women this Sunday, November 18. We are all grateful for the service and sacrifice our veterans and active duty personnel have made to insure the freedoms we all share as Americans.
We are off to a great start with our Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection. You can drop them off at Olive each day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 19 is the last day. Keep them coming!
Pastor Ted Traylor