Calhoun UMC
Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We are a diverse group of folk pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45 to call the “flock” to 10:00 Worship.
We extend our Sympathy and Christian love to the family and friends of Linda Browning who passed into the arms of Jesus recently. We ask for prayers for our church and congregation as we take a hard look at what God has in mind for us next.
Joys to celebrate: We praised God for much needed rain this morning. Carol Lane was thankful that she has been able to work in her garden and be present in church these last few weeks. The Colwells have enjoyed having their son Jeff visiting from Texas. There was a good turnout for the Harvesters food drop Friday serving nearly 200 families. With school being out there were several young folks who volunteered to help with this worthwhile endeavor. There will be a celebration of life and interment service for Helen and Ray Reynolds, former Calhoun residents at the Calhoun Cemetery Saturday, June 17th at 10:30 a.m. Linda Hawkins was our visitor today.
We welcome visitors any Sunday morning for worship, come dressed as you are comfortable, bring the youngsters and be prepared to receive a blessing for your effort. We are a Concerned and Praying church if you find yourself in need of prayer we encourage you to join us any Sunday morning. We will be blessed by your presents.
Drakes Chapel UMC
There is a place in the valley in the wildwoods, no lovelier place in the dale. This beautiful place of worship is the Drake’s Chapel United Methodist Church, located 5 miles East of Clinton off 52 Hwy. Look for our sign near the highway.
The tranquility of this grand old church is only second to the love of the Lord and the peace you will find in this Holy place.
Pastor Margie attended the Missouri Annual Conference on June 9-11th in St. Charles, MO. Kelli Jenkins, Lay Speaker from the Clinton United Methodist Church filled in for Margie and bright, as always, a wonderful message. Today’s message was from Romans 13:25, “The Magic Pencil.” If you had a magic pencil, what more would you draw into your life. We need a whole lot more Jesus and His love than anything else.
We would love to have you join us next week, either in person or online at 8:30. Wishing you all God’s richest blessings this week so each of us can be a blessing to others.
First Baptist
Pastor Pat began his series of ‘Ears to Hear’, which a message entitled ‘Parable of the Soils’. After sharing the first parable from the gospel of Luke, in which Jesus described the story of the famer distributing seeds, Pastor Pat defined the word ‘parable’ as meaning ‘to throw alongside’. Jesus’ parables teach, delight and move by revealing truth to those who have ears to hear. In the parable of the farmer, Jesus is the farmer throwing the seeds of the word, as we are called by Him to do. However, parables reveal the condition of our hearts, so it is our job to simply love people and spread the seeds. When the seed takes root in a heart, the power is life transforming.
Vacation Bible School will be held July 16th-21st. Children’s and youth camps are also approaching, and more information can be found at www.firstbaptistclinton.church. Celebrate Recovery is on Tuesday evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at FBC Vansant, for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups. Worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the church office at 660-885-2211.
We invite those without a church home to join us in worship of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church exists to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) by loving people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Mt. Calvary Apostolic Pentecostal
“Because of Your Importunity”
Jesus wants us to come before God. There is a difference between need and want.
Need: is a necessity for life; food, water, shelter, clothes, and medical care.
Want: is unnecessary, but desired things; designer clothes, and expensive gadgets.
Some people want to have material things to keep up with the Jones.
Luke 11:8. (KJV)
Importunity means to urge or beg with troublesome persistence.
Although the men were friends, the man in bed would not get up at midnight to give his friend bread, but because of the man’s persistence, and his need, this was reason enough for the man to get out of bed and give as much bread to him that was needed. It’s not what is wanted, but what is needed.
Luk 11:9-11. (KJV)
No matter what you need, it is ok to ask the Lord. There are times when you ask for things, God is waiting for us to get in the right position and humble ourselves.
He doesn’t want us to approach him with pride, as he owes us something. Our approach must be respectful and humble.
The urgency of our need humbled our approach significantly when God doesn’t answer right away.
God doesn’t mind you asking, come to him and ask.
Luk 18:1-5. (KJV)
We pray for a reason, and we give God the glory. We are his elect. The burdens we carry should keep coming before him in prayer. He will take care of us. Remain faithful and persistent in prayer.
When someone asks you for something it is because they need to. If a person needs prayer, and they ask for it, pray for them. If they ask every week, pray for them every week. The prayers carry them through.
Keep your focus on eternal things, not material things. In Luke 10:38-40 Mary was sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to him. Martha was concerned about getting the food prepared and wanted Mary to get up and help.
Luk 10:41-42.
Keeping our focus on our eternity should be our number one priority. God Bless.
Trinity Lutheran
Congratulations to David and Laura Henny on the occasion of their 39th Wedding Anniversary this past week. God’s blessings!
Does a person who is a Christian attend church regularly? Of course!
A person who has faith in Jesus wants to go to church. Church is where the Holy Spirit has promised to meet us to impart and strengthen faith in us through the preaching of the Word and Gospel and the administration of the sacraments of Holy Baptism and The Lord’s Supper. A person who has faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit living within their hearts wants to attend church as often as possible.
Is a person who is a Christian baptized? Absolutely!
Martin Luther said, “There is on earth no greater comfort than baptism. Luther admitted that when he was in distress of affliction and anxiety, he comforted himself by repeating, “I am baptized! I am baptized! In so doing, Luther reminded himself that he is a child of the Triune God. How comforting it is to know that through our Baptism, God has claimed us as His own.
Remember your baptism daily. In doing so, we all are reminded who we are…and whose we are. Whenever you are tempted, discouraged, spiritually distressed, or in doubt about your faith in any way, keep in mind the words of Luther: “The only way to drive away the Devil is through faith in Christ, by saying: “I have been baptized. I am a Christian.” I am a child of God. I am baptized. I believe in Jesus Christ crucified for me.” Amen.
Divine Service: 1 pm; Sunday School Noon; Church ph: 660.885.4728.
Urich Baptist
It was another glorious day to worship the Lord. Clint Keeney rang the church bell. Mrs. Julia Klinefelter led in the congregational singing with Mrs. Dixie Collins playing piano. We rejoiced with Jarod and Jamie Crump on their wedding anniversary. Charles Forbes and Clint Keeney collected the offering.
The scripture passage from Pastor Chad Pollett’s sermon was from John 9: 1-12. In this passage Jesus sees a man who was blind from birth and healed him. The religious leaders were still not happy with Jesus and were trying to find ways to arrest him. Jesus said in verse 5 “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” As Christians we can be a light to others and share God’s plan of salvation. Have a blessed week.
Valley Center United
We are an open and affirming church and welcome all to come and worship with us on Sunday morning!
We celebrated the confirmation and confession of faith for three new members today! Madison Hughes and Emily and Isaac Neuenschwander completed their Catechism class and made the important decision to join God’s church. We saw God’s grace at work as these young people professed their desire to follow the path of leadership and love that Jesus taught.
In our sermon today, it reminded us that Jesus did not just talk about what to do, but he went out to teach, heal and to actually do what he was talking about. His healing was more than physical, it was a spiritual healing as well. He showed the people what love is all about.
After our confession of faith and our covenant with God, we may ask ourselves, what do we do? What is next for me? What does God expect of me?
If we read the scriptures, it is Jesus who tells us what comes next and what we are to do. It reads that we are to go out to teach and show others of his love and grace. We are to be humble, to serve, help and protect others just as he would do.
When we accept the path that Jesus set for us, we confirm our belief that we are the people that he has created. In his name we go forth and take along his grace and be his witnesses to the world. We are not to just talk about doing, but to actually do it!
We come together, not as perfect people, but also as our own essence in the presence of God and as a reflection of our calling of that perfect person that God sees in us. Our faith has made us well.
We send God’s blessings and his powerful grace to all of the people. Amen.
