WHEREAS, Prince Vladimer I brought the message of Christ into the Russian provinces of Eastern Europe in 988 AD, and it has survived throughout the nation since; and
WHEREAS, Numerous Protestant Christians and Southern Baptists are participating in the USSR’s 1000 year anniversary celebration; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harold Bennett, a participant in the Baptist World Alliance entourage to the USSR, will be joining in this anniversary celebration in August.
Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in San Antonio, Texas, June 14-16, 1988, applaud the heroic efforts of their Soviet brothers and sisters in Christ for their vitality, perseverance, and commitment to the proclamation of the gospel in the Soviet Union; and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we encourage Premier Mikhail Gorbachev to implement his announced intention to expand the religious rights of believers and churches; and
Be it finally RESOVLED, That we extend the greetings and prayerful support of all Southern Baptists to our Soviet brothers and sisters in Christ through the Baptist World Alliance representatives.
RESOLUTION ON THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLISH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptist Convention is one of the most ethnically diverse denominations in America; and
WHEREAS, Many of the ethnic groups among Southern Baptists have experienced numerical growth; and
WHEREAS, Some of these ethnic groups have formed fellowships in order to relate to the life of our Convention; and
WHEREAS, One of these fellowships, the Polish Baptist Association of United States and Canada, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Erie, Pennsylvania, June 30-July 3, 1988.
Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in San Antonio, Texas, June 14-16, 1988, join these fellow Southern Baptists in celebration and prayer on this occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Polish Baptist Association of United States and Canada.