HANNIBAL – Antioch Baptist is living proof of Isaiah 61:3, which says in part that God gives “beauty for ashes.” The church has a larger, new building and parking lot replacing the structure destroyed in a fire in December, 2016. Rev. Jack Emmite, pastor of the church said the congregation moved in April 7, although it isn’t completely finished. “It’s enough for us to function in,” Emmite said. The new building features a total of 20,000 square feet on the two levels, an upgraded … [Read more...]
Church serves children with ‘Fun in the Son’
PROTEM – A major spring Wednesday night program has reached Rocky Ledge Baptist Church area youth for five years. ‘Fun in the Son’ is an after-school Bible-based program held at the Mark Twain Elementary School “We do this in the spring so as not to conflict with athletics,” Pastor Gene Boyce said. “It’s a high energy program, it runs from 4 to 6 weeks, and we have a yearly topic.” “We start with snacks and a small group meeting. Then we go to the gym, and back to the cafeteria. We … [Read more...]
Pastor’s life lessons become blessings
NEW MELLE – There are court convictions, and there are spiritual convictions. Pastor Ron Boyer knows them both. Boyer grew up as a middle class Roman Catholic in St. Louis City. His policeman brother was saved, but Ron balked. “We thought he lost his mind. I wanted him to get away from me with that Bible thumping,” Boyer said. In 1975, Boyer joined the Marines, boxed in a regimental smoker league, won, and made the Marine boxing team that included notable Spinks brothers Leon and … [Read more...]
Sports evangelism continues at Hannibal church
HANNIBAL – There are many methods used to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Immanuel Baptist uses sports. According to pastor Mark Albee, Immanuel has been affiliated with the nation-wide organization Upwards that offers sports leagues for churches for 15 years. This year, there are some 100 children between grades 1-6, representing 26 churches in northeast Missouri and Quincy, Ill., participating in basketball. “Upwards offers basketball, soccer, flag football, and cheerleading. … [Read more...]
Return to the basics builds up congregation
WAYNESVILLE – Some might say a new pastor has helped First Baptist make positive change. Steve Clark – the pastor – credits returning to the basics of evangelism and outreach. “I had been in Africa as a mission pastor. I pastored for seven years at Claycomo Baptist, and at Lockwood for eight years. This enabled me to have a broad view of the denomination. I’ve been Southern Baptist all my life and part of the Conservative Resurgence in Kansas City. I was well informed of what works and … [Read more...]
Pre-teen girls attend Christmas manners meal
WAYLAND – Seven girls between second and sixth grades learned table etiquette in a Christmas dinner Dec. 8 at Southern Baptist Fellowship Church, here. The dinner was the brainchild of church member Tara Toops, 16, who coordinated the event, contacting several schools and another church in recruiting girls. “We had done a formal dinner at a school (Keokuk Iowa Christian Academy) and we liked to dress up formally. I was thinking of ways to impact the girls and be role models for them.” In … [Read more...]
‘The difference is Christ’ – Drug addicts find gospel freedom through Harvest Outreach
HANNIBAL – The change Jesus made in ex-convict Tina Hall after her release from opioid incarceration on Aug. 9, 2016, is the difference between worldly night and heavenly day. “Addiction caused liver problems,” Hall said. “Nothing changed me or made me want other choices. I just wanted to get out. This time leaving prison, I had nowhere to go. My mom passed away when I was in prison.” That’s when Harvest Outreach stepped in. Harvest Outreach is a ministry of Living Way Christian … [Read more...]
‘The difference is Christ’ – Drug addicts find gospel freedom through Harvest Outreach
HANNIBAL – The change Jesus made in ex-convict Tina Hall after her release from opioid incarceration on Aug. 9, 2016, is the difference between worldly night and heavenly day. “Addiction caused liver problems,” Hall said. “Nothing changed me or made me want other choices. I just wanted to get out. This time leaving prison, I had nowhere to go. My mom passed away when I was in prison.” That’s when Harvest Outreach stepped in. Harvest Outreach is a ministry of Living Way Christian … [Read more...]
‘Consistency’ leads to Thanksgiving success: FBC Canton provides holiday meals for nearly 10 years and counting
CANTON – For 10 years now, First Baptist Church here has met a fellowship need by feeding the community. The church offered a full Thanksgiving meal – turkey, ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, noodles, cranberry sauce, and two pie flavors – to the community members, with their choice of dine in, carryout or local delivery. “It’s God’s way of blessing our community,” said volunteer Sandra Gibbs, who with her late husband Minor (Chubby) Gibbs birthed the idea. “We do what we would do with … [Read more...]
Reavis, Pendergraft, Bumpers challenge preachers at Pastors’ Conference
SPRINGFIELD – Pastors from around Missouri gathered at Crossway Baptist Church here Oct. 22 for the annual Pastor’s Conference, which took place prior to the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting. It was a time of teaching, reflection and inspiration. Reavis talks power, revival priorities Education isn’t necessary if a preacher has God’s spirit, said Herb Reavis, pastor of Florida’s North Jacksonville Baptist Church, during the Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference. “Dwight … [Read more...]
Longtime pastor is also longtime school administrator
RICHLAND – Five days a week, the proverbial school bell calls Doug Jacobson to duty. On Sundays, it’s the proverbial church bell that summons him. Jacobson is pastor of Eureka Baptist in Richland and Elementary Superintendent at Swedesborg R-3 School District. In this modern age, how does one juggle such diverse institutional work? According to Jacobson, who’s pastored at the same Richland church for 34 years, it’s all about “being accessible to the people.” “I’ve found whether people … [Read more...]
Tailor-made for missions: Mt. Salem-Wyaconda association sews to support mission efforts
EWING – Mt. Salem-Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association women have found sewing machines and scissors in Missouri can reach the world through various products for mission projects. Violet Brownell, Association Clerk and Women’s Ministry team leader said 15 to 20 people – mostly ladies, but including one MSWSBA pastor – have turned out thousands of products meeting an average of once a month. “People’s biggest need is Jesus, but how do you start the conversation?” Brownell asked … [Read more...]
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