Bloomfield, Missouri - The St. Joe General Baptist Church located at 17537 State Highway FF in Bloomfield will host an indoor Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 13th from 7:00 a.m. - Noon.
St. Joe's Youth Group are having the fundraiser to earn money for the Soul Survivor Program and the general youth fund.
If you would like to donate items bring them on Friday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. during their set-up time.
The Youth Group will also host a Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Each year different churches in the area host a breakfast for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Friday mornings during football season. The breakfast begins with prayer at 7:15 a.m. and all players are encouraged to attend even if they are not an FCA member.
The FCA Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
The FCA Mission
To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
The Four C’s of Ministry:
Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Camp Ministry and Community Ministry
The FCA Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Integrity
We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly. (Proverbs 11:3)
Serving
We will model Jesus’ example of serving. (John 13:1-17)
Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships. (Philippians 2:1-4)
Excellence
We will honor and glorify God in all we do. (Colossians 3:23-24)
Below is the 2016 Church Breakfast Schedule
August 19th - First Baptist Church
August 26th - Assembly of God
September 2nd - First Christian Church
September 9th - Church of Christ
September 16th - Faith Lutheran Church
September 23rd - First United Methodist Church
September 30th - Risen Church
October 7th - Lighthouse Christian Center
October 14th - Liberty Hill (at First Baptist Church)
October 21st - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Dexter, Missouri - The 4th Annual Prayer Walk for Dexter Schools will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. The first prayer will begin at Southwest Elementary and from there you are free to walk at your own pace and pray for each school, gym, football field, etc.
Four years ago Roxanne and Greg McGhee felt the need to pray for Dexter Public Schools, the students, the teachers, the school board, and administrators. Greg currently serves as youth minister at First Baptist Church in Dexter.
"It doesn't matter what church you attend or even if you attend church," stated McGhee. "You are welcome to come and pray and participate. We encourage students and parents to come out and walk the campus at their own pace and pray."
Strollers are welcome for the little ones and it is going to be hot so bring something to keep you hydrated. Feel free to bring a lawn chair to sit and pray as you are free to move at your own pace. There is no time limit.
The McGhees would love to have students of all ages at the event. It is great to hear them pray for their friends, teachers, principals, and coaches.
"It’s about community and our faith in God," commented McGhee.
It is a wonderful opportunity to pray for our students, teachers, school bus drivers, parents, school employees, athletes, board members, and administration before school begins on Thursday.
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." Eph 6:18
Dexter, Missouri - For the last 18 months a group of pastors and lay leaders from local churches in the area have been meeting at the Crusade Center to pray for revival. Crusade Center Organizer Steve Kleffer said, “We are excited to have Bro. Ed lead next week’s Thursday night prayer meeting and want to invite any other Christians who desire to see a revival in our community to come out and join us.” He continued, “Ed Kleiman is a respected teacher on the subject of prayer and we will be claiming the God’s promise to answer the prayers of his people.”
Ed Kleiman, a Messianic Jew, grew up in St. Louis "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 (Acts 11:18), and God's gift of eternal life by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8), on October 23rd, 1994.
After attending Covenant Theological Seminary Ed preached for the first time on November 16th, 1997. In 1999 he 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. In 2000, Ed became part of, and now serves full time with the mission’s organization, International Messengers.
Like all great historical revivals in the past, Ed believes prayer continues to be a crucial, and still often missing element. Since 1999 the Lord has been using Ed to preach on the importance of the local church, God's design for the family, especially the role of men, the call for missions, while always emphasizing the power, priority, and purposes of prayer. Sweet Prospect Pastor Ray Rowland revealed, “Ed taught a prayer conference at our church last year and his candid and direct speaking style challenged our members to search their hearts and draw closer to God through prayer. His message of God’s grace and what He could do for our community through the prayers of His saints is exactly the kind of message Christians are in need of.”
Ed has also ministered to thousands of people here in America and all over the world by leading prayer initiatives and teaching on prayer. 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.
“Please pray for Ed’s visit to Stoddard County and ask God to move mightily so that Christians will begin to pray for revival in our community. We ask you to join us in thanking God for what He will do during these upcoming meeting on prayer,” added lay leader Rod Jetton.
Rev. Kleiman will be speaking Aug 6 - 7. He will teach a prayer conference the 6th and 7th at Living Water Worship Center. Ed added, “I am looking forward to spending time praying and teaching on the power of prayer with the people in Stoddard County. 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 Stoddard County, but on everyone in the community.”
Bloomfield, Missouri - In 2015 Ed Kleiman, gave a powerful testimony of God’s grace in rescuing him from a life of drug and alcohol addiction. His message on how he kicked the habits that were running his life was well received and the Stoddard County Celebrate Recover director, Bryan Gentry has invited him back to share with those struggling to overcome addictions.
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. He has spoken to Celebrate Recovery groups all over America. His story of repentance and hope in God’s grace has granted new life to some of the most down-&-out, through their trust and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Local Celebrate Recovery meetings are held each Wednesday night at 6:30 at Living Water Worship Center (LWWC) in Bloomfield, Missouri. The meetings are open to anyone in the area trying to kick habits, hang-ups or addictions. The large meeting starts with songs from a rocking praise band and then sobriety chips are offers to those reaching milestones in their recovery. The last 30 minutes are reserved for testimonies from those who have recovered or a lesson on one of the 12 steps or 8 principles. Then there is a meal and time of fellowship, before the men and women break into separate small groups to talk about that night’s lesson or testimony.
Saddleback Church launched the first Celebrate Recovery program over 20 years ago. It was designed as a program to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process. It is a biblical and balanced program that helps individuals overcome hurts, hang-ups, and addictions. It is based on the actual words of Jesus and the traditional 12 steps rather than psychological theory. Celebrate Recovery has helped thousands of people recover from addictions and is now being used in over 20,000 churches worldwide
Gentry concluded by saying, “Story’s like Ed’s are very helpful to those struggling to overcome addictions. I’m thankful to be a part of our Celebrate Recovery program here at LWWC and am looking forward to having Ed speak at our upcoming meeting. We hope anyone who is looking for help will attend a meeting and see what God has been doing to change our lives!”
While he is in town Ed is also speaking to a group of pastors and lay leaders who have been praying for a revival in our community. They will meet Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Crusade Center 1410 Scott St. in Dexter, Missouri. Then on Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7thhe will be leading a prayer conference at Living Water Worship Center. There will be a breakfast and 2 hour prayer and teaching session starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday with an evening session starting at 6:00 p.m. that night. Ed will also deliver the Sunday message that next morning.”
Who: International Missionary Ed Kleiman
What: Stoddard County Prayer Conference & Revival Prayer Meeting
When:
-Celebrate Recovery meeting -6:30 p.m. Wednesday Living Water Worship Center
-Prayer Meeting with local pastors -7:00 p.m. Crusade Center
-Sat. Morning 8:00 a.m. Breakfast provided by the Church
-Sat. Evening 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P. M.
-Sun. Morning 11:00 A.M. -- Title: Our Hearts Desire & Prayer!
Where: Living Water Worship Center 18094 state Hwy. 25, Bloomfield, MO 63825
