These young entrepreneurs from Small Wonders at First Baptist Church in Dexter started the "business day" on Friday within sight of their goal - to donate $1000 to Alex's Lemonade Stand, a national foundation to help fight childhood cancer. They will soon begin work on their second goal - to raise money to buy toys and supplies for the children affected by this spring's floods and the Joplin tornado. The lemonade stand is open each Friday afternoon near the Walnut Street entrance to the church. The children are learning important lessons about sharing and giving to others through their lemonade stand experience. (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

A busy group of ladies at the First United Methodist Church prepared Wesley Hall for the Honor Tour Reunion Luncheon held on Thursday. The ladies include (from left) Chairman Judy Rimel, Dena Jones, Karen Peters and Barbara Mills. The ladies decorated the hall in a patriotic theme for the Honor Tour veterans, families and friends and helped serve and hosted the event for more than 120. (ShowMe Times Photo)

Come Hear

James Franklin

Starting Quarterback

For The Missouri Tigers

Sunday, June 26, at 2:00 PM

Bernie Church of Christ

“Sophomore quarterback James Franklin is a capable quarterback for the MIZZOU Tigers and should be able to fit into their offense nicely. Last season, the 6-foot-2, 225 pound quarterback made an appearance in nine games, completing 11 of 14 passes for 106 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Franklin’s running ability greatly helped him last season as he ran the ball 23 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns.” ~ source: www.pntoday.com

James is the son of Willie and Pam Franklin. Willie was a standout tight end for Oklahoma and played in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts and is a well known preacher of the Gospel.

James sets a fine example of a Christian among his fellow MIZZOU players and peers.

First United Methodist Church in Sikeston will host Chris Nall this weekend. Nall will lead music at all of Sikeston FUMC’s services this weekend.

Nall is a former member of the staff at LaCrois United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. He is now in charge of Impact Student Ministries & Dir. of Music/ Media at Impact Northland United Methodist Church in Parkland,near Kansas City.

Also this week, Pastor Geoff Posegate will l continue the sermon series, "Friend Request: Confirm/Not Now."

This series is unpacking the importance of relationships when it comes to being a follower of Christ. As followers, we are to constantly enlarge our territory (circle of friends). We are to place ourselves in circles that may make us uncomfortable.

First United Methodist is Sikeston is located at 1307 North Main Street. The congregation’s website is www.thefunchurch.org.

"Workin' at the car wash - yeah, yeah!" The lyrics of the old disco song were all about working at the car wash and had everyone's toes tapping and feet dancing. But the youth at Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter were busy Saturday doing really working at car wash! The young people and several adult leaders from the church held a car wash at the Auto Zone in Dexter to help raise funds to go to summer camp in a few weeks in Georgia. The young folks worked hard and cars and trucks left bright and shiny and clean. For trucks and cars that have been driving in the hot dry weather lately, it was the perfect thing for a Saturday. Good job, kids! (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)