JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri WMU board members want to push forward their support for international missionaries through the 2020 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). The topic resonated throughout Missouri WMU (MWMU) Board Meeting held at the Baptist Building here in November. Along with an emphasis on LMCO, the board had a full agenda of reports from board members, consultants and specialists. Messages were also delivered by MBC Executive Director John Yeats, missionary speakers and … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU is still relentless for Lottie, after 175 years
JEFFERSON CITY – Relentless! The current WMU theme is evident by the efforts of the Missouri state branch to support mission education and efforts. Several representatives from the Missouri WMU attended the recent Baptist annual meeting to provide information to attendees about mission programs, and most timely, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). Missouri WMU President Jan Turner and Executive Director Bonnie Carter also gave reports to the general assembly. “Missouri WMU is … [Read more...]
Wives of ministry leaders get lesson on obedience through familiar words
ST. CHARLES – Every head bowed and every eye closed. These familiar words framed the humorous yet poignant message delivered by Bitsi Callahan, guest speaker at the event, “God Sees,” Ministry Wives Luncheon, which was held at the recent Missouri Baptist annual meeting in St. Charles. Women in attendance were first treated to a fabulous meal and then entertained with worship music by Chris and Rebecca Perstrope of Connect Church of Fenton. Mrs. Callahan followed, virtually on a big screen, … [Read more...]
MWMU supported by Missouri Missions Offering
JEFFERSON CITY (MWMU) – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) churches are being lovingly petitioned to support the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), a statewide campaign underway now. Free promotional resources, still available through the MBC, can assist churches with a plan to contribute towards God’s work. The theme Scripture verse for the September offering emphasis is 1 Chronicles 29:9, “…for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord.” “MMO supports 18 … [Read more...]
Churches prepare for Annie Armstrong Offering
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Churches, check the mail! Missouri WMU (MWMU) recently sent promotional packets to churches across the state in preparation for a successful Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO). Together, the $2 million state goal can be reached. The Easter Offering is critical to the North American Mission Board (NAMB), MWMU Executive Director Consultant Bonnie Carter said. The Offering helps finance work with churches, associations, and state conventions in … [Read more...]
WMU missions celebration set for April 3-4
JEFFERSON CITY – Like-minded women and men will gather April 3-4 in an Unshakable Pursuit to know God more, the theme of Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting. Online registration is now open for the event, which will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Charles. MWMU Executive Director Consultant Bonnie Carter said the two-day agenda will be packed with breakout sessions, ministry projects, WMU age level training, bookstore shopping, Madge Truex … [Read more...]
Ministry Wives Luncheon attendees encouraged to ‘lose the mask’
BRANSON – Encouraging words are necessary for most women, including wives serving alongside their husbands in ministry. The message, No Concealer Needed, resonated well with more than 100 women attending the Ministry Wives Luncheon, an event held during the recent MBC annual meeting in Branson. Ministry wives often feel the need to live up to a higher standard than other Christians. Reiterating the gospel of grace to the group was humorous and dynamic guest speaker Kathy Ferguson Litton, … [Read more...]
Lottie Moon season on the horizon
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists are again being challenged to support international missionaries through the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO), with our state goal set at $4 million. The IMB cumulative need is $165 million. Now is the time to start planning how your church will contribute to this goal, and Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) would like to assist local churches in this process. “Lottie Moon is one of the three major mission offerings that our … [Read more...]
‘Seriously,’ Missouri Baptist’s radio devotion, to help keep you on His path
WARSAW – Struggling with everything you’re juggling? Seriously, who isn’t! “Seriously” is the name of a daily devotion now offered to listeners across Missouri, five days a week on a radio station near you. The 90-second quips are packed with a punch of Bible-based encouragement to keep you tracking on His path while doing life. Missouri’s own Valerie Howe, author and keynote speaker, hosts these segments, all in her noted delivery style of wit and humor. Howe is a member of Crossway … [Read more...]
Central Mo. WMU leaders better equipped for missions
JEFFERSON CITY – If selling the streets of gold reaches the lost then Sharon Paris says, share it! Paris, recently appointed Missouri WMU Central Region Consultant, held a successful training event this Spring in Eldon for leaders of mission-related programs serving in this region. The theme for the event, “Unshakeable Pursuit of the Pot of God,” helped to create a sense of urgency among the attendees to share the gospel message. The MWMU Discipleship Equip Training was the first … [Read more...]
MWMU helps churches’ missions education
JEFFERSON CITY – April was a springboard of uplifting activities for Missouri WMU. On the heels of the organization’s annual meeting, the MWMU board met April 26-27 to reflect on Missions Celebration and to make plans for the coming months. Newly elected president, Mary Ann Randall of Lebanon, presided over the board meeting held at the Baptist Building in Jefferson City. Several times throughout the two-day meeting she referenced the group’s current theme verse, 1 Corinthians 15:58. “To … [Read more...]
Registration now open for Mo. WMU’s Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – Join the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) this Spring in an Unshakable Pursuit to know God more. April 5-6 like-minded women and men from across the state will unite at First Baptist Church in Kearney, for the MWMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting. MWMU Executive Director Laura Wells said the lineup of speakers, breakout sessions and special activities will not disappoint. Guests are sure to be inspired and entertained during the two-day Celebration by … [Read more...]