SEDALIA – Boys in grades 1-6, along with leaders and volunteers, came from Missouri Baptist churches across the state and gathered at the Missouri State Fairgrounds for a fun-filled R.A. Congress, which showcased activities boys love along with showing them how to live on mission with God. The boys participated in archery, soccer, riflry, football and of course Pine Car racing. Each year the boys attending Congress will build Pine Cars and race them at their churches, for some they will … [Read more...]
MWMU Mission Celebration spreads the joy of Christ
KIRKSVILLE – Joy was evident at this year’s MWMU Mission Celebration held at Kirksville Baptist Church. Through worship, missionary speakers, basket auction, a commissioning service and more we celebrated all that God is doing through Missouri WMU and experienced His unmeasurable joy. Illinois WMU President Lindsay Wineinger joined us, encouraging and challenging us with what joy is, how we as believers continue to have joy in spite of circumstances and how to share our joy with … [Read more...]
IMB missionary kids re-entry retreat comes to Missouri
ROACH – Imagine growing up in another country with different customs, languages and cultures, and then coming to the United States to go to college. Our International Misson Board (IMB) missionary kids (MKs) do this every year. Thankfully, because of our cooperative efforts, the IMB pours into these students annually at the MK Re-entry Retreat. A week filled with worship, fun, preparations, food, more fun, a whole lot of encouragement and love. This year, Missouri WMU sponsored the event at … [Read more...]
Missouri R.A. Congress connects boys to Christ
SEDALIA (MWMU) – What do a magician, pine cars, archery, a sleepless night and missions have in common? R.A. Congress. This year, more than 180 boys (in grades 1-6), their leaders and volunteers gathered at the Missouri State Fairgrounds for a fun, event-filled weekend, which showcased activities boys love along with showing them how to live on mission with God. One of the highlights this year was Magician D.J. Edwards, who kept the boys and leaders engaged with magic tricks as he shared … [Read more...]
MWMU celebrates missions in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG – “Hope in Christ” was the theme of Missouri WMU’s Mission Celebration held, April 5-6, at First Baptist, Warrensburg. With over 220 in attendance, the weekend was packed with missionary testimonies, outreach opportunities, breakout sessions, raffle baskets and more. Each year women and men from around the state gather to pray, learn and give so others may hear the message of Jesus. That is what MWMU is all about. Janet York the incoming President of MWMU said, “I hope when … [Read more...]