DES MOINES, Iowa (BP) – Messengers to the annual meeting of the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) launched a four-year missions partnership with the Missouri Baptist Convention beginning in January. Rick Hedger, missions and evangelism team leader for the Missouri convention, explained opportunities the partnership would afford, including participation in joint international mission trips and assistance to Iowa churches. Iowa also has a missions partnership with the Tennessee Baptist … [Read more...]
Calvary Baptist Church glad to serve as hub for TV production
JOPLIN – A week before ABC’s hit reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s” project to build seven homes in seven days kicked off, an estimated 1,500 people filled the auditorium of Calvary Baptist Church here. Builders, volunteers and community members came together to participate in a pep rally to share in the excitement surrounding the program’s landmark build in Joplin, a city that suffered huge losses of lives and homes during the May 22 tornado. “It was energetic and … [Read more...]
Rams allow field access for Christian day
ST. LOUIS—The ending of Faith and Family Day Nov. 20 with the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome was a bit unusual in that 1,800 participants got to run around the field until Rams officials said it was time to go. A 5-minute DVD featuring Christian testimonies of Rams players James Laurinaitis, Josh Brown, and Jason Brown was supposed to be shown on the Dome’s two big screens. For unknown reasons, that did not occur. Rain scrubbed a planned pre-game tailgate party for 550 at-risk … [Read more...]
Potato necklaces prove to be a hit to fund missions
OAK RIDGE—Potatoes are great as a side dish, but JoAnn Hahs, member of First Baptist Church here, and her friend, Linda Freeman, have discovered a creative way to use potatoes for jewelry and to finance missions. “We got the idea from a Family Conference offered by University Extension a few years ago,” Hahs said. “When the potatoes are cut and dried, they take on their own characteristics and they don’t wrinkle. We both thought it was an interesting concept and we have always been into … [Read more...]
First Baptist, Arnold, offers special needs ministry
ARNOLD–Thirteen-year-old Sissy of First Baptist Church here was excited about being baptized. In fact, this young lady with Down Syndrome was so eager that she didn’t want to wait for the preliminary introductions of Bob Caldwell, pastor of outreach, in the baptistry. While he talked, she dunked herself and walked out. According to Paula Bedwell, First Arnold’s director of special needs, this is an example of the vitality she sees in the special needs department. “Some people think that … [Read more...]
Punch drenches burning bush, but not prayer
You’re going to think I’m making this up, but it really did happen. It was a lovely holiday party. My friend Lynn had decorated her home from top to bottom, right down to the pretty candles in the dining table advent centerpiece one of her kids made. We left our finger foods and desserts on the table while 30 or so of us gathered in the next room to pray. While we were praying, I noticed one of Lynn’s children came and got her. I could hear her in the dining room whispering an inordinate … [Read more...]
Yeats affirms kingdom worth of Missouri WMU
JEFFERSON CITY—John Yeats, new executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), spoke Nov. 11 at the board meeting of the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) “to say how much I appreciate the good work that you do.” His topic was leadership. Yeats said that Nehemiah was an excellent leader because he was very attentive to the times. Our present day is “very strategic.” But will we understand it? “He (Nehemiah) wanted to be connected with what was going on,” Yeats … [Read more...]
Huckabee draws packed house at HLGU Booster Banquet
HANNIBAL – Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was the big man on campus Nov. 15 at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) as he spoke at the school’s annual Booster Banquet. Huckabee is the host of the number one rated “Huckabee,” 7 p.m. CST Saturdays on the Fox News Channel, and is heard three times daily across the nation on the “Huckabee Report.” After his second place campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, he formed HuckPac to assist conservative Republicans … [Read more...]
Extreme Makeover comes to Joplin and Missouri Baptists were there!
JOPLIN –Though most were unable to take part in “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s” popular “Move that bus” chant, Missouri Baptist volunteers didn’t mind. “It was very much a ‘behind the scenes’ ministry,” said Steven Strauch, director of missions for Lawrence County Baptist Association. “We prepared the meal we were assigned to prepare and we cleaned up afterward. We didn’t even see the people who were eating it. It was definitely a servant-based ministry.” The reality show’s cast and … [Read more...]
Lottie: We can do this
As I was thinking about the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions, I went to the resources at www.IMB.org. There I saw a story that reminded me of the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando. There, I saw the International Mission Board’s (IMB) display booth. The display’s central graphic component was a large wall of the world with tan stickers bearing the names of people groups with less than 2 percent evangelicals. Behind the tan stickers were faces representing each of the … [Read more...]
Missouri sets $3.75 million Lottie goal
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has set a statewide goal of $3.75 million for the 2011 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. That works out to about $7.13 per Baptist church member in Missouri. “Missouri Baptists have an incredible opportunity to join the Lord at work in places without access to the gospel,” said John Yeats, executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention. “These are tough financial times, but we must consider the condition … [Read more...]
Rhea: There are no perfect ministry wives
OSAGE BEACH—The annual Ministry Wives Fellowship Luncheon gave women an opportunity to be encouraged during the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting. Rhonda Rhea, a pastor’s wife from Troy, shared humorous insight into the women’s lives. “I am judging all of you right now,” Rhea told the wives. “I have heard some of you do not even know how to play the piano.” Being in ministry can be a wild ride and it’s good to get together and share battle scars, Rhea said. “While we are … [Read more...]
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