SPRINGFIELD – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 22-23 at Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield for their 184th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Steady,” taken from Exodus 17:8-16. That’s the story of Aaron and Hur coming to Moses’ rescue, holding up his arms so the Israelites prevailed in battle against the Amalekites. Verse 12 says, “so his [Moses’] hands remained steady until the sun went … [Read more...]
Arson suspected in church fire
WARSAW – Arson is suspected in a recent fire that destroyed a 25-foot-section of the worship center inside Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Warsaw, resulting in an estimated $50,000 worth of damage. The church pastor, Barry Edwards, said in addition to setting the fire the vandals broke in and stole several guitars and laptop computers valued at approximately $5,000. Pastor Edwards remains upbeat. “More than anything, the incident is an aggravation and a disruption,” Pastor Edwards said. He … [Read more...]
Sensory room ministers to children with autism – and their families
JEFFERSON CITY – The Gilzow family just wanted to worship together. But sometimes that simple desire could be a challenge. Five-year-old Ozias, who is on the autism spectrum, could easily be overwhelmed by the constant barrage of sounds and the requirement to sit still during a church service, prompting his parents, Tim and Joy, or his older brother, Blaze, to step out and be with him as he sought some relief. Their church family at Cornerstone Baptist Church saw the need. They … [Read more...]
‘God of Wonders’ VBS connects kids with Christ
MEMPHIS – Churches all across the country spend the summer months focusing on a very important ministry – Vacation Bible School. VBS is perhaps one of the most widespread and popular ministries available. It’s an effective way to reach young people for Christ on a massive scale, and allows for children to connect with Scripture in new and interesting ways. For First Baptist Church of Memphis, VBS is a valuable opportunity to reach children in the community. Associate Pastor of Students … [Read more...]
‘Walk of Honor’ opens school year at HLGU
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University classes kicked off their fall semester, Aug. 21, with an enrollment of just under 1,000 students. HLGU President Anthony Allen welcomed all students back to campus and to HLGU’s annual Convocation Chapel, Aug. 22. “Education is a great equalizer, and knowledge is power. No matter your beginning, you are on the road to making your dreams come true,” he said. “Your world is limitless, your course is still unwritten, and your path is ripe with … [Read more...]
SBU celebrates 141st school year at formal convocation
BOLIVAR – Two faculty members and a staff member were honored at Southwest Baptist University’s annual convocation Wednesday, Aug. 22. In addition, retiring SBU President C. Pat Taylor, Ed.D., introduced the 25th president in SBU’s 141-year history – Dr. Eric A. Turner – and recalled meeting him for the first time 18 years ago during the annual meeting for Southern Baptist Colleges and Universities. “We established an immediate friendship and have been friends for 18 years now,” Taylor … [Read more...]
MBC’s Christian Life Commission approves resolutions to bring to annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – During its Aug. 13th meeting here, the Christian Life Commission of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) approved three resolutions for proposal at the MBC annual meeting in October. The resolutions identify pornography as a “public health crisis,” exhort leaders toward integrity, and call for the prohibition of state-sponsored sports gambling. “Part of the task of the Christian Life Commission is to educate Missouri Baptists on social and moral issues,” CLC Chairman … [Read more...]
Missouri Foundation create new college scholarships for Mo. Baptist students
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Foundation Board of Trustees met for their final meeting of the fiscal year on Aug. 17 in Jefferson City. Among other items, the board heard reports on market returns, the progress of its church loan program and Term Investments for churches product, and took action to create new college scholarships for Missouri Baptist students while approving a new budget. Due to favorable market returns, the diligence of staff and continued support by the … [Read more...]
A match made in heaven: Pastor’s wife donates kidney to husband on 40th wedding anniversary
ST. LOUIS – The traditional gift for a 40th wedding anniversary is ruby. To celebrate four decades of marriage to her husband, Dwight, Sherry Blankenship went over the top and gave him a kidney. It’s a story not only of love between a husband and wife, but also of support between a church and its pastor, as well as God caring for His servant. ‘The Father Watching Over His Child’ Dwight, who has served as pastor of Parkway Baptist Church here for 24 years, went in for his annual physical … [Read more...]
MMO supports disaster relief, ethnic churches
The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:14b: “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” Following are two short stories of how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Ready and Willing Some of the “blue hat” supervisors who served in Texas after last year’s devastating storms were disaster-relief veterans – … [Read more...]
State Fair Baptist tent yields 50 decisions for Christ
SEDALIA – The Baptist tent ministry at the Missouri state fair yielded 50 decisions for Christ during the recent Aug. 9-19 fair. Forty-seven were for salvation, with three decisions for recommitment to the Lord. State fair committee co-chairman, John Brittain said, “We had a great group of volunteers who were willing to share their faith this year.” There were over 22 Baptist associations, churches and ministry groups who assisted with the tent ministry. “In addition to the gospel … [Read more...]
Children’s Home looks to engage churches for Mo. kids
SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home has a far-reaching network as they train and provide gospel-centered resources for foster families as they care for more than a thousand kids across the state. But as the number of at-risk children, youth and families keeps rising, even their reach isn’t far enough. “We cannot be everywhere,” Russell Martin, the MBCH president told his trustees in July. “But almost everywhere in Missouri there is a Southern Baptist church that can provide … [Read more...]
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