July 19, 2024 Stories

As I live and breathe

Living in the love of God, being humbly like-minded, is anything but normal. So much better than normal. It’s Holy-Spirit-empowered blessing. “Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:8-9 CSB).

Fifty-eight person mission team builds houses in Acuña, Mexico

Three families from different Mexican churches received newly built houses during the last week of May. Fifty-eight people from 11 churches, including First Baptist Church, Moberly, worked together to frame the houses, set a metal roof, set windows and a door.

New agreement with SBU offers discounted programs for Missouri Highway Patrol

Southwest Baptist University and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have announced a sweeping agreement to give expanded educational opportunities to troopers and others serving in the department.

FIRST-PERSON: Finding freedom in Christ

I had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land in Israel in 2018. What an experience that was of learning, experiencing and walking where Jesus walked. I learned much about biblical sites which made the Bible come alive. But I also learned about the current Israeli culture. I will never forget the day our tour guide made this statement, “You Americans often talk about your freedom. We have no idea what that even means. We have never experienced freedom.” This is the only life they have ever known.

Most Southern Baptist churches use background checks, fewer receive abuse training

New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has used background checks in its ministry for more than 10 years. “It gives us peace of mind,” said Kellie Clem, financial assistant at New Vision. “Also, there are occasions where it becomes a chance to talk with volunteers about their faith walk due to results that have come back.”

HLGU Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic Fundraiser Planned

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is thrilled to announce the Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic Fundraiser, set to take place on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal, MO. This year's event is proudly presented by Janes Surveying, Inc.

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