Jack Murphy, also known as “Murf the Surf,” along with ministry volunteer Julie Simpson, have traveled to prisons and jails in Texas, California and Alabama to speak with prisoners. | Photos courtesy of Jack Murphy This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Middle-aged and retired womenContinueContinue reading “Former con works with Winning Edge ministry, encouraging criminals to change their lives”
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How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas
Homemade Jesse Tree ornaments can help tell the story of Christmas on your tree. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Advent calendars may seem too ’90s for some people, but a collection of ornaments that tell a story can allow forContinueContinue reading “How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas”
Beaumont’s First Baptist offers sheetrock, ShockWave treatment to neighbors in need
Beaumont residents gather water from the Neches River at Riverfront Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, after the city lost water utilities service. They needed water to flush toilets. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 19, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The day after the city of BeaumontContinueContinue reading “Beaumont’s First Baptist offers sheetrock, ShockWave treatment to neighbors in need”
Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools
Beaumont Police Officer Jason Torres, Robert Canizales, Beau Tallarita Moody, Brie Brady, Felicia Jerdee and Sam Rueda. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on May 4, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Many people have criticized evangelical churches over the last decade for being politically divisive, shallow and disconnected fromContinueContinue reading “Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools”
Egg-static: Beaumont’s First Baptist Church hosts Easter egg hunt with 25,000 eggs
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s First Baptist Church held a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 15, in Rogers Park.Kids of all ages showed up to grab their share of 25,000 eggs. | Photos: Eleanor Skelton
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