Dexter, Missouri - Hard to believe that the Graduating Class of 2017 will soon leave the halls of Dexter High School. The Class of 2017 will have their Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church.
It will be a worship in celebration of and thanksgiving of lives dedicated to learning and wisdom. Dexter's First Assembly of God Church on the corner of One Mile Road and Brown Pilot Lane will host Baccalaureate. Mike Williams, First Christian Disciples of Christ, will be the keynote speaker.
All graduating seniors are encouraged to attend as well as their family and friends. The public is also encouraged to attend this momentous occasion. Refreshments will be served following the service.
Seniors are asked to arrive early to line-up for their entrance with their cap and gown. Photos will be take prior to the start of the service.
Dexter, Missouri - Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter will be hosting a spring revival services on April 23, 2017 - April 26, 2017. Service times are 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday.
The evangelist will be Matthew Collier, Greg.
Pam Kirk will serve as worship leaders.
Nursery care will be provided. A love offering will be taken each night for the revival team.
Pastor Lonny Mittag and the congregation invite everyone to attend.
For more information call (573) 624-6525.
The church is located on Plaza Heights Drive off the North Outer Road in Dexter.
Dexter, Missouri - The First Baptist Church in Dexter will give away FREE men's and women's clothes on Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
The clothing will be given away on a first come, first serve basis.
The event will feature thousands of new articles of women's clothing and some men's clothing. The clothes will be sorted by size and many are brand name garments.
Those coming to obtain clothes will be asked to register, pick out clothes and they have an exit interview and short prayer.
There will be free snacks and soft drinks as well.
Dexter, Missouri - Celebrate Holy Week beginning Palm Sunday, followed with special Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services at the First United Methodist Church in Dexter.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Maundy Thursday was the night that Jesus and the disciples gathered together in the Upper Room for their last meal together. Jesus washed the disciples' feet and instituted what we now observe as the sacrament of Holy Communion.
On Holy Saturday, April 15th, the church will be open to anyone for prayer from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pastor Ron Beaton will be there from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. if anyone wishes to join him in prayer.
The Tenebrae Worship service on Good Friday will begin at 7:30 p.m. The church will host a string trio while hearing the story of the Passion. Tenebrae is Latin for shadows or darkness. The Tenebrae is an ancient Christian Good Friday service that makes use of gradually diminishing light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry through Jesus' burial. If you have never been to a Good Friday service, this is one you will not want to miss
The Morning Grace (traditional) service with Communion will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
The Crossover (contemporary) service will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the Traditions (traditional) service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
At the Traditions Service they will have a brass band with the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus.
Dexter First United Methodist Church is located at 501 S. Walnut Street.
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Dexter, Missouri - The First United Methodist Church in Dexter will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m.
They will also have a bounce house, face painting, and prizes. All children are welcome to participate!
First United Methodist Church is located at 501 South Walnut Street.
