Ken and Tammi Hatfield brought their son, Zachary, above, to Baptist Hospital for specialized care for a tumor

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"God used North Carolina Baptists and the Mother's Day Offering to find me and help me in a time of need. I could never say thank you enough," said Clell Starling, a member of Laurel Springs Baptist Church near Boone.

Sheryl K. Waller cuts Lennon Floyd's hair as part of Shiloh Baptist Church's Operation Inasmuch outreach efforts.

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Biblical Recorder

SHILOH - Across the street from a marker that recognizes Shiloh Baptist Church as the oldest Baptist church in North Carolina - founded in 1727 - members don't let age keep them off the mission field.

Marvin Hereford talks with Operation Inasmuch volunteers April 19 at a special dinner held at the end of a day filled with projects in Currituck County.

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Biblical Recorder

Agreeing to coordinate a county's efforts for April 19 Operation Inasmuch, Marvin Hereford chose to make that day his parting gift to Moyock Baptist Church and Currituck County.

Rick Pennell uses his golf cart to dump gravel at an Operation Inasmuch project site. Pennell, who is paralyzed on his right side, is a member of Troutman Baptist Church.

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From age to ability, there were no excuses not to volunteer for the recent Operation Inasmuch (OIAM) April 19.

North Carolina stats reflect national trends

Churches reporting their 2007 statistics show that North Carolina Baptists reflect national trends, with decreases in baptisms, members and the number of churches filing reports.

IM txting u: Ministry in an age of e-mail

I recognize the title of this article is different, but it is also very recognizable to certain people in our culture who communicate by texting. Technology has made nomads of us all. With the advent of e-mail, cell phones, blackberrys, and GPS systems, we are virtually "in touch" most all the time. This fact caused The Economist magazine to recently write that we should be prepared to see "less of our office, more of our family, and still be unhappy."

Former Mormon will help you understand

Unless you have been an active Mormon for an extended period, and unless you understand their doctrine inside and out, you're probably doing more harm than good by trying to tell them what their beliefs are.

Glad to offer CP refund

For several weeks, I have resisted the urge to reply to "Wants a Refund." I was a bit angry when I read his request. Having asked forgiveness and resolved my anger, I have a request of my own: send it to him!

Mormons deceptive

These gentlemen are like every other Mormon I've met ... deceptive. They use some of the same words Christians use, like God and Jesus Christ, but they do not believe in the Biblical God and Christ.

Spiritual arrogance?

Does Nancy Curtis really believe that Baptist churches can't do without what the WMU offers? Does she really believe "no one does it better?" Did she really say, "If not WMU, who? There isn't anybody?" Are you kidding me?

Why print Mormon letters?

I have only been an N.C. Baptist for about three years. I read the Biblical Recorder as soon as it comes. I realize N.C. Baptists are a very fractured group and it is difficult to report on all the issues but the "Tar Heel Voices" of the April 26 (printed) issue left me quite puzzled.