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‘Feed My Sheep’ event benefits St. Francois County food pantries

And much like Jesus appointing his disciples to the task of distributing the food, God used the cooperative body of Christ for the Feed My Sheep event.
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Churches cooperate to bring free camp to teens

“Our churches are working together instead of being so divided,” Hernandez said.
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Hilldale Baptist Church honors veterans, hosts PTSD benefit

“These brave men and women see things no one wants to see,” said Luke Renfro, member of Hilldale Baptist Church here. “The darkness is so overwhelming that these guys can’t see daylight; their eyes can’t see value in anything because of what’s haunting them.”
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Mission in Mexico: Canaan Baptist trains leaders to ‘be the Church’

"He thanked us for coming into his home and said more than once that this is life changing."
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Revitalization effort brings hope to Neosho church

“I said, ‘Look guys the hard truth is that financially we are not doing well and the numbers have been stagnate for a while,’” said Martin.
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Mount Vernon ministry creates alcohol-free entertainment option

“We are providing a place with a Cheers mentality minus the alcohol,” said Derick Barnes, one of the founders of Whosoever MV Inc. and a men’s ministry leader at Covenant Baptist Church here.
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Round Grove prioritizes church-wide biblical literacy

“If the local church doesn’t step into this role, either it won’t happen, or the void will be filled by someone else—often unvetted online sources or others that aren’t interested in walking through Scripture together with a brother or sister in Christ."
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Led by Guatemalan pastor, Centro de Alabanza sows gospel among Hispanic families in Verona

“That’s the way we reach new people,” said Parker, pastor of Centro de Alabanza  (translated Praise Center) here. “We visit with them and if we learn about or see a need, we pray for them and see how we can help them.”
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Park leads Connection Point Church, Raytown, to financial wisdom, extravagant generosity

As stewards, or managers, of the resources God has provided (whether a lot or a little), it is imperative that Christ-followers take the calling seriously.
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Grover Park gives good gifts in Warrensburg

"Not only did that show God’s love to the family, it showed the community that our church is here to give, not get."
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Filling the gap – With ‘Fun Day’ Monday, Auxvasse church helps blue collar families adapt to four-day school week

When the North Callaway School District started gearing up for its second year of the four-day week format, Pastor Wil Hoffmann sensed God calling Rising Sun Baptist Church (RSBC) to take action.
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NorthRoad brings new life to St. Charles

“With every step we’ve taken you can just tell the Lord’s in it,” Troutman said. “You can feel the excitement of a new work and the reality that our trajectory is set to reach the community."

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