Calhoun UMC
Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. we were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family. We ring the church bell at 9:45 to call the “flock” to
10:00 Worship. Our service is live-streamed for face book.
Our prayer list this morning included June Duensing and family, Judy Hudson, Gary Hibbs, Pastor Margie Briggs, James Adams, Hal Ross, Bob and Dave Burson. we continue to pray for the Ukrainian people and their fight for freedom, the lost, lonely and the least in this country. We pray for our church families and the welfare of each and every American.
Joys to be celebrated: Special music this morning was “He didn’t throw the clay away,” by Ms. Verna. We thank her for sharing her talent. Many here enjoyed the festivities at Windsor’s September Fest over the weekend. Samantha and Justin Stockings son James Dean; was a first place winner in the Baby Show in his age group, and was the fastest baby in the Baby Crawl. The Semi Truck lighted Parade Saturday evening was well attended with 23 trucks; our little Tucker Eckhoff made quite a show with his battery operated Semi Truck. Congratulations to the young men and their parents. Harvester’s always falls on Colt Show week-end; it has been rescheduled for Tuesday Sept. 6th at regular time. The Annual Calhoun Colt Show is Sept.9th - 11th our church will be serving homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee free of charge on Sat. morning. We invite all our friends from out of town to come by to see us. We will be joining the community churches for services on the hall yard next Sunday morning. See you there and bring your lawn chair.
Drakes Chapel UMC
The month of September, the oldest church in Henry County, Drake’s Chapel United Methodist Church marks its 187-year proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. The little white church nestled in a grove of trees was founded by our forefathers in 1835.
Drake’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South was organized in 1853. The history began with camp meeting days in 1835. The old oak tree that still stand in our church yard. There is a plaque on it declaring it is over 200 years old. If the tree could talk it could tell many stories from camp meetings, children who played under its branches, farmers hauling water from the spring, basket dinners and ice cream socials, to weddings, anniversaries and bible schools. The sturdy old roots of that old oak tree are a symbol of the roots of faith that have developed in many, many generations.
People came in ox-carts and wagons with families with determination to build a community and a better life. They came from the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia to this spot in Deer Creek Township, Henry County. These pioneers wanted a place to assemble and worship so they organized a camp meeting ground in a grove of trees, near the never-failing spring.
The first building was an Arbor where the camp meetings were held. In 1853 the first church building was built. The deed signed by David R. Drake and Catherine Drake, dated May 26, 1853. The Drake’s paid $5 for the 32-acre land, more or less for the sole purpose of using the site of the camp grounds to build a place of worship. The Drake’s lived just west of the chapel.
Today we worship in the building that was erected in 1884. Over the years we have made many improvements. Our building is wheelchair accessible and recently an accessible bathroom was added upstairs as the original bathrooms are down stairs. The parking lot was recently blacktopped as well. We are a praying church and welcome any prayer requests.
Over these 187 years Drake’s Chapel has been the starting place for young men and a few women to begin their ministry. Most only stayed two to three years. Our current pastor, Margie Briggs has been with us for 17 years. She has shared with us our greatest joys and walked with us during times of trial. She will do the same for you.
God’s call to life through Jesus Christ comes to us as a group and as individuals. It is a call to love even as we are loved. Because of this we must continually question the way we live. Is the life we live reflection of love? Do we treat persons we meet as one for whom Christ died? Is our love limited for our family and friends or do we love even our enemy and those who are hard to love? Are we more loyal to our group, family or country than we are to God and those who are hard to love? Is there evidence of love in our deeds or do we love only in word. We must offer Jesus’ love and salvation is for everyone.
Drake’s Chapel does not have everything, we do not have screens and we sing from hymnals. Come as you feel comfortable. There is a wonderful peace you will feel as you come upon the little white church and it is amazing. We offer the same wonderful grace of Jesus Christ every Sunday at 8:30. Five miles East on Clinton on Highway 52, turn left on Road 281 to 571 on the left. You will be met with a smile and love of the Lord. We would love to meet you there!
Oh, come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale,
No spot is so dear to my childhood.
As the little “white” church in the vale.
First Baptist
How great is His lovingkindness? Pastor Randy Shipman reminded us that, through worship, we turn our attention to the Lord, because He turns His attention to us in His lovingkindness. We were also reminded that, as we celebrate the Labor Day holiday, He is always working through us. In Pastor Randy’s message, he described how we add value by investing in other churches, missionaries and ministries, and how to do all things in a way that builds up the church, our community, and each other.
As the holiday season approaches, Operation Christmas Child boxes will soon be available. Last year, over 1,400 boxes were collected through First Baptist Church, which includes boxes collected at FBC from the community. If you are interested in filling a shoebox, please contact the church at 660-885-2211.
September 1st marked the official launch of ’30 in 30’, a collective of at least 30 service projects for each of the 30 days in September. A list of the first 11 projects for September 1-11 was presented in the church program last Sunday, and another list through mid-September was presented this past Sunday.
Disaster Training Opportunities are just around the corner, beginning September 9-10 in Holt Summit and October 7-8 in Marshfield. If you are interested in this training, please contact the church office. Other opportunities for the week include Celebrate Recovery on Tuesday evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m., for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups, and Henry County Rescue Mission’s dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, followed by GriefShare at 6:00 p.m. for anyone needing help dealing with the death of a loved one.
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.
First Presbyterian
God has given us a new life. Open your heart each day to share words of compassion. You may be the only glimpse of Jesus that someone may see or hear. The blessings of Christ are meant to be shared with others. Rev. Nancy Gillard finished her series of messages on the Apostles Creed with scripture from Acts 1: 1 – 11 titled I Believe . . .He ascended into Heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. Our congregation sang the anthem “Since Our Great High Priest”.
The church is serving as a Cooling Center when there is a heat advisory for Henry County. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. A light lunch is served.
A grand total of 470 personal hygiene items for the “Little Girls in Africa” Project were completed this summer. This mission project makes it possible for 235 young girls to regularly attend school and is the effort of the Naomi Ruth Circle ladies. The work of everyone who helped from cutting and stitching to pinning and packing is appreciated.
Our collection continues for the Festival of Sharing. Donations of school supplies, Best Choice Labels, prescription glasses and garden seeds are growing on the foyer shelves. Later this month we will begin making “Blankets of Love” for young children in the area. Your help with this project is welcomed.
Tai Chi classes continue in fellowship hall each Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 am. Come be a part of one of these classes.
Weekly ZOOM Bible Study is on Wednesday’s at 11:30 am. Please contact the church office and the link will be sent to you if you are interested in participating. Rev. Gillard guides this weekly study.
You are invited to join us in worship each week. If unable to attend in person, please find us online at: You tube Nancy Gillard, fpcclintonmo.net or Facebook First Presbyterian Clinton MO. Sunday sermons, worshipful music, church updates and prayer times are available there. Our Sunday service is also broadcast on FM radio 87.9 at 10:30 am.
Golden Valley Christian
Do memories ever suddenly pop into your mind for no apparent reason at all? A few years ago, there was a song that church youngsters learned, called “Grumblers.” It was a cute little ditty with a real message to it, and children loved it. The chorus went like this: “Oh, they grumble on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, grumble on Thursday, too, grumble on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, grumble the whole week through.” When we hear people grumbling about this or that, never counting the wonderful blessings they are given every day, that little song comes to mind. This coming Sunday, we will observe the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. That date should be seared in the minds of all Americans, as should December 7, 1941. However, time has a way of dulling minds and emotions about these dates. Despite these horrible events, we have been so blessed by God. Instead of grumbling, we should look for the blessings, and be thankful, praising God for all of the blessings He gives us.
Amy McFarland’s parents, Gary and Susan Craig, of Bedford, Indiana, were in our attendance last Sunday morning. Mr. Craig blessed us by singing a beautiful, thought provoking and comforting song, “He is Here.” Our thanks go to this gentleman, and we hope he and Susan will visit us often. Next Sunday, September 11, starts the new youth group meetings for grades 6-12, from 6-7 PM. It will be a great time, so be sure to attend!
Bro McFarland’s message continued with another miracle that Jesus performed. The second miracle, taken from John 4:43-53, happened in Galilee, when a royal official beseeched Jesus to cure his dying son. This official, in all probability, was a gentile, but he had heard of the miracle Jesus had done at Cana. This official lived in Capernaum and traveled a number of miles to ask for Jesus’ help. When the official begged Jesus to go back to Capernaum to heal the son, Jesus told the man to go back home, and his son would live. Upon returning, the servants informed the official that the son was alive, and the fever had left him at the exact time Jesus had said he would live. This gentile official had faith in Jesus. Faith is essential in our salvation (Eph 2:8). Jesus used miracles to help people understand who He was. Through this miracle, this official and his household believed.
Golden Valley Christian Church meets at 611 South Third Street in Clinton. Sunday School classes begin at 9:30 AM, and the morning worship service is at 10:30. Our Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended for the summer. Our minister is James McFarland (office phone # 660-890-0252), and our website is www.goldenvalleycc.org, where you will also find a link to access our Facebook page. We are happy to invite you to attend our services, where you will always receive a warm welcome.
Mt. Calvary
Apostolic Pentecostal
“It’s Not Over Until God Says It’s Over”
Genesis 18:13-14, 2Kings 4:8-16, Judges 16:35-36, Genesis 9:12
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
We can’t come in unity of faith if people can’t understand God coming here as Jesus was to get closer to us, commune with us. Moses saw him as a pillar of fire, but he wants to be closer than that.
God communed daily with Adam and Eve until sin broke the communion. God loves to commune with his people.
Throughout the Old Testament, God did not reveal the name of Jesus. He revealed it in Matthew from the New Testament. Before appearing in the body of Jesus, through the Old Testament, God came as an angel.
God was present as one of the angels when he appeared along with two others who went to Sodom and Gomorrah. He stayed back to speak wit Abraham
The angel talked with Abraham and told him that Sara would give birth to a baby.
Sara laughed, because she was up in years and thought it impossible.
In Genesis 18:14 The Lord asks. “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” God made himself into an infant to go inside of Mary and be born as a baby.
No man could see God’s face and live. His taking the form of a baby, born to Mary allowed her to see him, and others as he grew up with out losing their lives.
In 2Kings 4:8-17
A woman and her husband made a room for Elisha so he would have a place to stay when he traveled through their town. He told the woman that she and her husband would have a child though she was older. This was something she did not think was possible. When God is in the situation, it is not over until he says it is over.
She did have a child, he grew up, got sick and died. She placed her son on Elisha’s bed and went for Elisha She knew that Elisha gave her the news those many years ago that God was to give her a son. Something she had believed was impossible.
She must have known that if God would bless her and her husband with a child, then it would not be over for her son until God said it was over. Elisha came, laid upon the son, prayed to God, and the child woke up.
God did visit Sara and she and Abraham had a son, Issac. Abraham was 100 years old when Issac was born. It is not over until God says it’s over.
We get into that same mindset as Sara. We feel that it is too late in areas of our lives, that it is impossible. The enemy will try to get you to give up on God, like he tried to get Job to give up and curse God.
In Judges 16:35 Samson fell into a trap that the Philistines set for him, using Delilah. He lost his gift of strength. He was taken captive, displayed before everyone in the colosseum.
Everyone thought it was over. The Philistines celebrated having their enemy in captivity, they mocked Samson, he was blind because they plucked his eyes out.
But it was not over until God says so.
Samson asked the young man to place his hands on the columns on either side of him. Samson prayed to God and asked him to give him back his strength one last time. God answered his prayer and Samson brought down the colosseum, killing everyone there. He killed more people that day than he did in all his service to God.
If you mess up, get God back in your situation. We can call on Jesus and we feel we are backed against the wall. It is not over until God says it is over. God Bless.
