HAYTI – “What would you do if Disaster Relief came to your area? Would you be ready?” Those are questions First Baptist, Hayti, Pastor Mark Hoover says every church should ask, because Disaster Relief (DR) workers quickly need local church support when teams move into an area to help communities clean up following natural disasters. For the church in Missouri’s Bootheel the story is a little different: It’s shared its building resources with DR teams since mid-February on an extended … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptists to celebrate CP month in October
JEFFERSON CITY – When you give to your church, you provide foster homes for children, rescue women from human trafficking, support survivors of disasters, start new churches, advance Christian education, offer compassionate care to the elderly, keep roughly 9,000 full-time missionaries on the field, train the next generation of Southern Baptist leaders … and that’s just for starters. Through the Cooperative Program, your tithes and offering extend beyond the reach of your local church. … [Read more...]
‘Restore my soul’: Missouri Baptists to gather in Springfield, Oct. 23-24
SPRINGFIELD – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 23-24 at Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield for their 189th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Restore My Soul,” taken from Psalm 19:7, which reads, “The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The Testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple” (NASB). The annual meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Monday and closes Tuesday at 4 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Missouri DR assists Glenallen community after double disaster
GLENALLEN – It’s not unusual for Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) teams to return to an area more than once due to back-to-back floods. But it’s rare that MODR teams would be called on to provide aid following two different disasters just months apart. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened in Glenallen. In April, a tornado struck the area, killing five people, injuring several others and leaving a trail of devastation behind. MODR teams were on the ground in a matter of days … [Read more...]
MMO supports Missouri Disaster Relief, senior care
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 10:15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. The Ring of Fire: Ministering to survivors through Disaster Relief Dan and Robin Freeze are Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) … [Read more...]
Forest Park Church, Joplin, aims to shine bright at home, across the globe
JOPLIN – Mexico, Brazil, Tanzania… These are all nations whose people have been blessed by the missionary heart of one Missouri Baptist church family. But this year, Forest Park Church in Joplin, Mo., is shifting its focus toward also reaching a single small city – its own. Under new leadership, the church is placing a renewed emphasis on local ministry in order to engage the inhabitants of Joplin and the surrounding communities. Senior Pastor Brian Jump explained that reaching the local … [Read more...]
Show appreciation to your pastor
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary tells us the word “appreciate” primarily means “a feeling or expression of admiration, approval or gratitude.” When you value something, someone, or a certain behavior, you want to say something. As they used to say a few decades ago, “You gotta let it out.” Express yourself when you sense value in someone who has blessed you or encouraged you, or maybe someone you see that just needs to be blessed by your words. Perhaps somewhere in the swirl of the Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Nearly 1,800 hear the Good News at LIFE Outreach event in Eldon
ELDON – Even among the crackle and roar of motorcycle engines, there’s room for the still, quiet voice of the gospel. Even as riders fly and flip through the air, the Holy Spirit can draw lost souls. The churches of Lake of the Ozarks Baptist Association saw all these things first hand, Sept. 13, as more than 1,700 people gathered in the Eldon High School gym to see a motorcycle stunt show and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. After conclusion and a gospel presentation, trained … [Read more...]
‘No bench members’ as church rallies to bless North County, St. Louis
Cross Keys Baptist, Florrisant, serves 300-plus at back-to-school bash FLORISSANT – Despite soaring temperatures, the congregation of Cross Keys Baptist Church (CKBC) in Florissant, was determined to serve the community with a Back-to-School Bash, July 29. For several hours, church members welcomed local families in the CKBC parking lot, offering free backpacks, children’s books, and other resources for the new school year. The event exemplified the church’s efforts to renew community … [Read more...]
MMO supports leader care, collegiate ministries
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 10:15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 10-17. Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Facing personal crises: Walking with pastors, families through Leader Care The MBC Leader … [Read more...]
New book invites families to ‘dive deep’ into doctrine
JEFFERSON CITY – High Street Press has just released Deep Dive Devotions for Families. The book is designed for parents and their children to read together and includes study questions and memory verses for each chapter. The devotions are intended to introduce the foundational teachings of Christianity, including the Trinity, the meaning of faith, prayer, justification, and forgiveness for sin. Deep Dive is authored by Daniel Carr, lead pastor of Canaan Baptist Church in St. Louis; … [Read more...]
Heart of Hispanic mission team revolves around discipleship
EDITOR'S NOTE: Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí . (To read this article in Spanish, click here.) Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? Is eternal life guaranteed? Is a believer truly transformed through Christ? Who is the Holy Spirit? Are we guaranteed a life without suffering if we follow Christ? Standing in front of believers in a village off the beaten path, 19-year-old Jaelin opened her Bible. Speaking through a translator, she answered those … [Read more...]
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