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Celebrate World Fair Trade Day May 10 with WorldCrafts

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Raima, a hearing-impaired craftsperson in Mauritius, is part of an artisan group called CraftAid that provides jobs for people with disabilities. While working with her artisan group, she met her husband, Tana, who is also hearing-impaired. The couple now have a son and provide for their family by making unique handcrafted cards sold through WorldCrafts. They have learned that deafness does not handicap their hope.

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Economy pinching most churches, but giving still strong

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - While economists debate how serious America's economic slowdown really is, Southern Baptist pastors report their members are still giving, in spite of the financial pressures felt by many families.

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