LEWISTOWN – David Parrish’s health journey took him to eternity’s door, where he learned his time had “not yet” come. Since May 2022, health has been the proverbial roller coaster for him and Charlotte, his wife of almost 56 years, both age 76. They had COVID-19. He had six hospitalizations and four surgeries. And he was on hospice care. “In May 2022 we went to a family wedding in Oklahoma. The Thursday after we got home, we found we were both COVID positive, and had to call everyone. He … [Read more...]
Coloma Baptist Church hits milestone in ministry
COLOMA/BOGARD – Coloma Baptist Church has marked 150 years of service to the Coloma area, despite the town itself dwindling significantly. Pastor Marty Sykes said the celebration was marked on Oct. 9, 2022, and included a 25-year anniversary of a new building. “The records don’t go back that far, but it’s pretty close to 150 years,” Sykes said. Sykes admitted Coloma is “pretty well gone.” Still, the church averages 45-60 people for Sunday attendance. Sykes takes over from now … [Read more...]
Branson church finds freedom via million dollar debt payoff
BRANSON – Friendly Baptist Church here, a congregation with about 110 average Sunday attendance, had a debt problem – to the tune of $1.8 million. When Monty Dunn became pastor in 2014, the debt had been reduced to $1.35 million, but through practical and some unique circumstances, the church paid off the full debt 96 months later, in August 2022. By Dunn’s pastor anniversary month, the church was debt free. “We’re going to get used to a new normal, and we’re not exactly sure what that … [Read more...]
First Baptist, Lewistown, hosts community concert to celebrate Christmas season
LEWISTOWN – First Baptist Church is continuing a tradition with a community Christmas vocal concert called “A Brand New Hallelujah.” “The church has done this (community choir) several years before. This is my first year at the church. We put out word to several churches, and we’ve been practicing on Sunday nights,” said Pastor Tony Stottlemyre. Director Cathy Kelso, said in addition to the FBC Lewistown, approximately 30 people from at least four other churches of the Mt. Salem/Wyaconda … [Read more...]
Church tackles hunger in various ministries
NEOSHO – Monark Baptist Church keeps busy with a food ministry, distributed in several manners. “We have one of the largest food ministries in Southwest Missouri. We have a 365-day food ministry," said Pastor Melvin Stapp. The church averages 40 people on Sundays and about half of the parishoners are involved in the ministries. “We get a call for help almost every week,” pastor Stapp said. Monark has a food distribution the first and third Tuesday each month, which is like a typical … [Read more...]
MBC’s Historical Commission offers scholarships to students at Missouri Southern Baptist schools
JEFFERSON CITY – A fourth higher education institution has been added to those for whom a scholarship from the Missouri Baptist Convention's (MBC) Historical Commission has been offered. Four $2000 Baptist Heritage scholarships are offered to current and future students at Hannibal LaGrange University, Hannibal; Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis; Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar; and now Spurgeon College, Kansas City. Spurgeon College, which is part of Midwestern Baptist … [Read more...]
MODR team preemptively fills sandbags
LAGRANGE – The Mississippi River was at significantly low levels on Saturday, Oct. 22. That didn’t stop one Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) team from filling sandbags on the bluff a half-mile away from the river. Ten members of the Mt. Salem/Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association DR team filled 240 sandbags, set on three pallets, covered with a plastic tarp and sealed with plastic wrap. “It’s part of the flood fight program,” said local call-out coordinator Jill Feldkamp. “Sand … [Read more...]
Judgment House sees record attendance
CAMERON – For the fifth time since 2017, the First Baptist Church here held a Judgment House presentation for the community. This year, the three-day event had 52 separate 20-minute tours, with a total of 1,265 people attending. “This was our highest ever attendance,” said Pastor Terry Beasley. For those not familiar, Judgment House it is an evangelistic walk through drama with a crisis, eternal choices, a view of a hell room, a view of a heaven room, and a room where those in the tour … [Read more...]
HLGU Gala celebrated in gratitude
HANNIBAL – By some accounts, the annual booster event held Nov. 12 at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), wasn’t supposed to happen. “I’m pleased you are here tonight. Frankly, I’m glad we are here,” said Ray Carty, vice president of Institutional Advancement, in welcoming remarks. Carty and new president Dr. Robert Matz talked generally about miracles God delivered to keep HLGU alive. “Much has been accomplished. We thank God for what he has done and what he has done through you,” … [Read more...]
Hope comes to Ozarks, with dozens of salvations
CASSVILLE – One man’s vision spread through the Barry County Association, resulting in a revival meeting with dozens of reported salvations. Jim Erwin, pastor of First Baptist Washburn, used evangelist Sam Moore and the Music group, “We R Called,” for several years in his church. “I thought, ‘This year it needs to be bigger for Barry County.’ I organize a regular luncheon for our association pastors and pitched the idea (of the event) to them. I considered using a college, but they were … [Read more...]
Missouri Pastors’ Conference: ‘Be people of the Book’
ST. CHARLES – The 2022 Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference here, Oct. 24, encouraged church leaders to uphold and remain faithful to the “faith once delivered.” Scott Lee, pastor of Rockport Baptist in Arnold addressed the topic of doctrine of the Scriptures. “We are to be people of the book,” Lee said. “You, pastors, are key to maintaining a high view of Scripture so your people can have a high view of Scripture. We pastors are called to be stewards of God’s Word for the people.” Lee … [Read more...]
Intentional evangelism the aim of church’s mission trip to Malawi
MANGOCHI, Malawi – A seven-member team, mainly from First Baptist Church, Cameron, spent part of September on an intentionally evangelistic mission trip to Malawi. “We didn’t go there to paint a room, or lead a Bible school. We went there to share the gospel,” said Terry Beasley, senior pastor. They left Kansas City, Sept. 12, arriving in Mangochi Malawi, Sept. 14, and returned to the states, Sept. 23. “Our church went to Malawi three years ago when Ken Gazaway was lead pastor. He … [Read more...]
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