Dexter, Missouri - Westbow Press, a division of Thomas E. Nelson and Zondervan has released local author Betty Lowrey’s book, Forgiven.
Lowrey will be on hand for a book signing at The Loft on East Stoddard St. in downtown Dexter on Sunday, November 23rd from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Her book Forgiven is a Christian fiction book. It is a story of four women, struggling in today’s world. When the winter storm hits, Bitty, Anne, Ellen, and Harriet set out on an adventure. Bitty is the sitter and Anne is Ellen’s friend from class. Harriet is the rich lady next door who has denied their friendship, but sets up residence in Ellen’s home. They find a mix of misunderstandings, hurts of life that all have buried within their heart. It is Ellen’s faith that opens the door of hope. When Ellen’s three year-old is kidnapped the women come together praying to find Ruthie.
Books are available thru Barnes and Noble and Amazon or by calling 573-431-5466. The cost is only $15.00 per book if locally purchased. Please call 573-614-5138.
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Dexter, Missouri – “Sweet Slices & Songs” fundraising event will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 24th at 300 p.m. for Dana Lovins.
Dana was diagnosed with breast cancer just a few months ago.
Music will be in the sanctuary with dessert to follow in Wesley Hall. All donations will help to cover medical and travel expenses during her treatment.
First United Methodist Church is located at 501 South Walnut Street in Dexter. Please join her many friends and family as we celebrate and raise money for a wonderful friend.
There costs not covered by insurance are great and every penny counts! Please join us and help our friend!
Dexter, Missouri – The Second Annual Prayer Walk for Dexter Schools was a complete success. Last year Roxanne McGhee believed there was a need to pray for Dexter Public Schools, students, teachers, and administrators.
Her husband, Greg, serves as the youth minister at First Baptist Church in Dexter; however the Prayer Walk is open to anyone and is completely independent of any one church. It’s about community and our faith in God.
People from the area stood together at Southwest Elementary School and Christians bowed their heads in prayer. Then people broke into small groups and walked to each of the schools, administrative office, and even the football field.
Roxanne McGhee passed out a paper for all individuals participating. Though the event is only in its second year, it is hoped that this will become an annual event with more participants including the students.The handout stated, “Prayer is priority when it comes to reaching our schools for Christ. Students, youth leaders, parents, everyone can get involved. A team of praying people may have a significant influence at your school. Below are specific ways to pray.”
Pray for the Students: Pray that Christian students will be strengthened in their faith and confidence in Christ, and serve as campus missionaries. Pray that the Christians at school will minister to students who have emotional, physical or family needs. Pray that everyone on campus would have a chance to hear the gospel and clearly understand how it relates to him or her personally. Pray that students will come to know Christ personally. Pray for God’s blessing on ministries and clubs at the school and Christ will be glorified. Pray for the safety of the students and faculty at the school.
Pray for Educators: Pray that educators at each school will experience the love and concern of Christians. Pray that educators would come to know Christ personally. Pray that God would give wisdom to the administrators, teachers, counselors, school board members and superintendent of the school district. Pray that all staff, teacher assistants, cooks, bus drivers, and maintenance personnel would be encouraged in their work.
Pray for Christian Youth Leaders and Parents: Pray that youth leaders and parents from churches and organizations will be encouraged and empowered by God’s Spirit to reach out to schools and students. Pray that students and school educators will experience the concern of Christian youth leaders, and parents. Pray that students and educators will come to know Christ personally through the witness of youth leaders and parents. Pray that youth leaders will be effective and fruitful in all the good work they do with youth. Pray that you leaders, churches and organizations will unite and support one another as they reach students.
Pray for Teachers: We thank you for the women and men you have instilled to become educators. You have called them to work in education. Christ came to live with us as a teacher. He encouraged us to use His wisdom, His truth, and His endurance. Thank you for Jesus teaching us and may we use it to teach others.
Season our teachers with Your patience, kindness, and goodness. Fill their minds with Your truth and love. When they meet with an angry parent, let them see a child of God, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
“Lord, we pray that you will grant our educators wisdom as they deal with an ever-changing society. Help them to remember that every effort is an opportunity to change a life, to inspire, to energize, to bring out that special gift you You have blessed to each and every one of us.”
Dexter, Missouri - On Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. members of the community will meet at the Southwest Elementary School and walk around Southwest, Central, T.S. Hill, and Dexter High School.
It is an opportunity to pray for our children, teachers, bus drivers, school administrators, school employees, athletes, parents, board members and anyone who is involved with Dexter’s youth.
You can walk, or just stand and pray. Groups may form or you may stand alone. The point being, YOU are invited to come.
This is a wonderful way to start off the new school year! It doesn’t matter what church you attend or even if you attend a church, EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THE PRAYER WALK FOR DEXTER SCHOOLS!
Dexter, Missouri – Eric Mathis, son of Greg and Lisa Mathis will accompany the Dawson Chapel Choir as they perform at the First Baptist Church on Friday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. This event is FREE and the public is encouraged to attend.
The Dawson Chapel Choir is a 100 voice, high-school-age choir who sing regularly in front of 7,000 members of the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The choir sings a varied repertoire of literature from standard Christian choral literature to contemporary Christian music.
While on their “Mission Tour 2014”, they have performed at the United States Air Force Academy and sang the National Anthem at the Colorado Rockies baseball game. Dexter is not only privileged, but honored to be a part of their tour and is their concluding concert before returning home to Birmingham.
Over the past 60 years, the Chapel Choir has toured annually within the United States. They have also performed in Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, and Switzerland, including concerts in churches, community centers, and other public venues.
Please join the Dawson Chapel Choir on Friday evening for a wonderful night of Christian music. Eric and his wife Brittany would love for you to attend.
