HANNIBAL – A fire that ravaged Antioch Baptist Church here, Dec. 20, devastated its members only a few days before Christmas. But despite the church’s loss, Pastor Jack Emmite – acknowledging the emotional ties with the ruined building – was resolute in his hope for the future. “We are going to move forward. We will rebuild,” Emmite, pastor of the church for almost 25 years, said the day after the fire. There were no known injuries or fatalities. As of Dec. 21, plans for where the … [Read more...]
Sports Crusaders seeks camp leaders
JEFFERSON CITY – Summer camp planning is already underway and athletic Christian leaders are needed. Tricia Alberts, Executive Director of Sports Crusaders, has been driving to universities and following up on leads from pastors to find the staff members for next summer’s camps. “We recruit 35-40 students each summer in five sports – basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer and baseball/softball,” she said. “The three criteria is they must love the Lord and not be afraid to share … [Read more...]
Church reinforces mission emphasis
CLARK – Chris Canote wants missions to always be foremost at Perche Baptist he pastors in Clark. For the latest reminder, the church held its first mission’s Conference “Around the Corner, Around the World” on November 4-5. Five guest parties participated, including Pastor David Huerta in Acuna, Mexico; a couple whose names are hidden for security reasons who are returning to a Middle Eastern Muslim dominated area; interim pastor and missionary Nate and Lori Kohl of Harrisburg; Jacob and … [Read more...]
Strawberry shares testimony at HLGU
HANNIBAL – Major League Baseball fans know the glory days of Daryl Strawberry. For Daryl, that wasn’t glory. Far from it. Strawberry, a right-fielder, had a mountain of accomplishments – 1983 National League (NL) rookie of the year and Topps All Star Rookie of the Year, eight time NL All-Star, 1988 NL Home Run leader, four world series titles, two time NL Silver Slugger Award, etc. Strawberry was transparent to those attending the 75th Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster banquet Nov. 11 … [Read more...]
Family uses agri-tourism to share Christ
DURHAM – For three years – and counting – a family here has used a seasonal corn maze to share Jesus Christ. The Pumpkin Crate wrapped up its third season October 30. The Brent Luttrull family of Durham uses the Pumpkin Crate to witness of their faith. “It always had and always will have a Christian emphasis. I decided if we were going to do this, we would do so with a purpose,” said Katy Luttrull, who runs the agri-tourism business with other family members. Katy grew up Southern Baptist … [Read more...]
Cooperative Program continues to inspire
ST. CHARLES – The hallmark plan to unite churches and fund projects is still key to Missouri Baptists. Burl Hopkins, is a deacon at First Southern Baptist Church, Ava. “We encourage giving to the Cooperative Program. Our church does 11 percent, last year it did 10 percent,” Hopkins said. Before he moved to Ava, he lived in Louisiana for 47 years and served as a deacon there. “I had always heard about the Cooperative Program, but as I got older and began serving as a deacon, it was … [Read more...]
Pastor’s challenged to seek renewal
ST. CHARLES – Four speakers at the annual pastor’s conference of the Missouri Baptist Convention meeting October 24 used the theme “Call down Fire” to bring inspirational words. Those preaching were Missouri Baptist Evangelist Roger Alford, Larry Wynn of the Georgia Baptist Convention, Dr. Herb Reavis of North Jacksonville (Fla.) Baptist, and Southern Baptist Convention president elect Dr. Steve Gaines. Alford took a mock campaign to tell of his candidate. “My candidate was born in a … [Read more...]
FBC Lewistown holds pastors’ conference
LEWISTOWN – For the fifth straight year, First Baptist, Lewistown hosted a conference for area pastors. “I put it in my schedule to go to conferences. We started these conferences for those who can’t make it to the bigger conferences, especially the bi-vocational pastors,” said Lewistown Pastor Ted Middleton. “I want to bring excellent speakers, especially to the bi-vocational pastors. I’ve been bi-vocational much of my ministry.” Speakers this year were Rev. Jeff Anderson, senior pastor … [Read more...]
UPDATE: HLGU trustees opt to hold tuition steady
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct cost of tuition, as well as room and board, at Hannibal-LaGrange University. HANNIBAL – Trustees for Hannibal-LaGrange University, meeting Oct. 13-14, made two decisions regarding retention issues – one to retain students, and one to retain President Anthony Allen. At a time when many universities have hiked tuition, the HLGU trustees agreed not to raise the tuition for the 2016-2017 school year. Fees will also remain the … [Read more...]
For some Missouri Baptists in Hannibal, sharing Christ means ‘clowning around’
HANNIBAL – For over 23 years, Charlotte Parrish has not been herself. Instead, she is clown “Nanna Anna,” and she shares Jesus. Parrish of Calvary Baptist, Hannibal, has been a practicing clown since 1993. “I went to clown school to learn to do children’s ministry better. Now I just do clowning,” Parrish said. She and another lady formed the Isaac Clown Troupe. When both ladies moved to different churches, Parrish adapted the JOY Clown Troupe name. Joy is an acronym for ‘Jesus, Others, … [Read more...]
Volunteers minister at Iowa service center
DES MOINES, Iowa – A northeast Missouri WMU group has reached the hand of Christian service across the state line. For at least 19 years, the Mt. Salem-Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association WMU and volunteers have made twice-yearly visits to the Baptist Friendship Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The most recent trip was September 1. “We go once in the spring and once in the fall. We try to go before the kids get back to school in the fall, or around that time,” said Connie Handyside, WMU … [Read more...]
Shining Light ministers to dark side of life
CHARLESTON – In the spiritual darkness of southeast Missouri, Shining Light Ministries in Charleston offers a ray of hope. “God led us to start this in a small town in the middle of sin, crime, violence, hunger, and extreme poverty, Children are raising themselves. Shining Light believes Jesus is the answer to all these issues,” said Rev. Dean Wallace, director. “This is a multi-generational problem. We believe if this chain will ever be broken, it will start with the children.” The … [Read more...]
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