Dexter, Missouri - The Church of Christ in Dexter will host a Blood Drive on Friday, May 29th from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  The church is located 1014 North One Mile Road just past Burger King.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this spring by giving blood.

Donated blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished to keep up with the demand. Red blood cells, with a shelf life of only 42 days, are the most frequently transfused blood component, and are always needed by hospitals.

Eligible donors can give red cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. Double red cell donations yield twice the usual amount of red cells in a single appointment and are accepted at select donation locations. Double red cell donors must meet additional eligibility criteria, which will be determined at the donation appointment.

Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year.

To find a donation opportunity or make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Bloomfield, Missouri - Ed Kleiman, a Messianic Jew who grew up in St. Louis will be sharing the story of how he overcame drugs and alcohol at the Celebrate Recovery meeting on May 20th at Living Water Worship Center in Bloomfield, Missouri.  He will also be leading a prayer conference at Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th.
 
Ed Kleiman, is a full time minister, who God saved and redeemed from a life of drugs, alcohol, and sexual immorality at the age of 41. Ed grew up "worshipping & serving the god in the mirror" as he refers to it. From the age of sixteen to forty one he offered up daily sacrifices to this god; of drugs, alcohol, and sexual immorality. Then God granted him repentance, and eternal life by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, on October 23rd, 1994.
 
Ed’s change is the powerful testimony of what the Lord can do. As Ed would say; “Nothing less than sovereign power and irresistible grace would ever be sufficient for such a hell-deserving one as myself! Why should any soul despair when God saved a wretch like me?”
 
After attending Covenant Theological Seminary Ed began preaching at Sunshine Mission, a homeless shelter in St. Louis.  During his 16 years of ministry at the Mission, God has granted new life to some of the most down-&-out, through their trust and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Ed has shared his testimony on overcoming addictions at numerous Celebrate Recovery meetings throughout America and Bryan Gentry from Living Water Worship Center said, “Ed’s message of hope, healing and God’s grace has inspired others with addictions to reach out for the God who heals and we are looking forward to his message and the impact it can have on hurting lives right here in our community.”
 
He has also ministered to thousands of people here in America and all over the world by leading prayer initiatives and teaching on prayer. Before they head to places in Poland, Hungary, Romania, the United States, Germany, Slovakia, and the Ukraine, Ed trains new missionary students at the Training Center for International Messengers in Libby, Montana.
 
To accomplish all these ministry goals Ed founded Small Cloud Ministries with the mission: To glorify God by spreading a zeal for Jesus Christ to all people as the infinite treasure of all of life and His cross as God’s focal point of His glory. More info can be found on Ed and his ministry at www.praybold.org  
 
Ed believes prayer continues to be a crucial, but often missing element in spiritual revivals. Since 1999 the Lord has been using Ed to preach on the importance of the local church, God's design for the family, and the call for missions, while always emphasizing the power, priority, and purposes of prayer.
                                                           
While he is in town Ed is also leading a prayer conference at Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th. There will be a breakfast and 2 hour prayer and teaching session starting at 8:00 am on Saturday with an evening session starting at 7:00 pm that night.  Then Ed will deliver the Sunday message titled “Our Hears Desire & Prayer.”
 
“Please pray for Ed’s visit to Dexter and ask God to move mightily so that Christians will begin to pray for those needing Christ in our community. The Lord has used Ed’s ministry to rekindle a passion for Jesus Christ in many churches throughout the United States, we ask you to join us in thanking God for what He will do during this prayer conference,” added Sweet Prospect Pastor Ray Rowland.
 
Rev. Kleiman will be in in Dexter from May 20 to 24th and concluded by saying, “I am looking forward to sharing how God’s grace delivered me from drugs and alcohol with the people in Stoddard County.  I am also excited to spend time praying and teaching on the power of prayer.  I trust the Lord will bless our time and renew a passion for Christ that will have a lasting impact on not only Christians in Dexter, but on everyone in the community.”     
 
Who: International Missionary Ed Kleiman
What: Dexter Prayer Conference & Celebrate Recovery Testimony
When:  Celebrate Recovery- Wed. Evening 6:30 p.m. May 20, 2015
Prayer Conference- Sat. Morning 8:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by the Church
Prayer Conference-Sat. Evening 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P. M.
Prayer Conference-Sun. Morning 10:45 A.M. -- Title: Our Hearts Desire & Prayer!
Where:
Celebrate Recovery- Living Water Worship Center 18094 Hwy. 25 Bloomfield, MO 63825
Prayer Conference- Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church 1201 E. Elk St., Dexter, MO  63841
 

Dexter, Missouri - May is full of proms and graduations throughout our community.  It seems like only yesterday that those who are graduating high school were just starting kindergarten.

It seem appropriate that this year's Class of 2015 will have their Baccalaureate Service on Mother's Day. 

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 will host Baccalaureate at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 10th.

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.

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. 

Thank you to the Ministerial Alliance and those graduating students who have worked very hard to have this wonderful event.

Dexter, Missouri - The Sadler Chapel United Methodist Church in Dexter will host their annual Chicken and Dumpling Dinner on Saturday, April 25th from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Adult meals are just $7.50 and kids ages 4 - 12 are only $5.00.  Children three and under are free.

Meals include chicken and homemade dumplings, vegetable, slaw, homemade roll, dessert, and a drink.  Dumplings are also sold by the quarter for $6.50.  If you bring your own container they will deduct $1.00 for a delicious quart of dumplings.

You may also call ahead for a pick-up: 573-624-5261.

Sadler Chapel is located at 15025 County Road 468 between County Road AD and CR-437

Dexter, Missouri – The Ladies Ministry will host a Clothing Giveaway at the First Baptist Church in Dexter on Monday, March 23^rd from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24^th from 10 a.m. to Noon!  This is their 3^rd clothing giveaway and yes all the clothes have been donated so they are FREE!

Why do these ladies have this event, well it is very simple!  They want to share with others and with so many people participating these days in weight loss programs, etc people are losing pounds and could use a change in their wardrobe!

There will be a wide variety of clothing and many sizes will be available.  There will be clothes for men, women, youth, and children.  Just come to the Fellowship Hall entrance on Walnut St.