First United Methodist Church of Dexter and Sadler’s Chapel United Methodist Church invite all children age 3 through 5th grade to join us for “Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street".

Kids will see how those stories can make a difference in the lives of people who hear them even today! The Bible School will be held beginning Sunday, July 31 until Wednesday, Aug. 3 beginning at 6 p.m. each evening.

Kids will have the opportunity to explore and experience stories Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations. But his stories were anything but ordinary! Each evening kids will be introduced to the life-changing stories Jesus told through music, skits, crafts, and games and they will come to understand that the stories Jesus told help everyone know that God wants us to show gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, grace, and faithfulness every day.

Children are invited to join in a wonderful action-packed week at the First United Methodist Church at 501 South Walnut Street in Dexter. Make new friends and greet old ones! To register or for more information contact the FUMC at 573-624-3344.

A summer kids’ event called PandaMania will be hosted at Liberty Hill General Baptist Church from July 25 to July 29.

Kids will explore a bamboo forest filled with crazy pandas, as they discover that God loves us. They will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience electrifying Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s wild love, and create Bible Point crafts they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.

Each day concludes with a Rowdy Wrap-Up—a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what he or she has learned. Family members and friends (also called Very Important Pandas) are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at the end of each evening.

Kids at PandaMania will join nearly a million children sharing God’s love with other children throughout Latin America. Through this mission project, called Operation Kid-to-Kid, kids in North America will create special backpacks for needy children in Honduras.

PandaMania is for kids from age 3 to those who have completed fifth grade and will run from 6:30 to 9:00 PM each evening.

For more information or to register for PandaMania at Libery Hill General Baptist Church, call 568-3488 or 421-5621.

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.