Bloomfield, Missouri - More than 100 people turned-out for the first Prayer Walk for Bloomfield Schools. It was a powerful and emotional evening as community members walked the campus and prayed for Bloomfield R-14 staff and students.
Administrators, teachers, parents, students, former students, school board members, retired staff and members of the community were in attendance.
"Our school matters," commented Barbara Rice. "I am so proud of our school and our community. This brought happy tears upon recalling many happy school years for me, my family and the 28 years of being a part of the staff at Bloomfield Schools."
"There were prayers for students, staff, administration, parents for protection and for knowledge," commented organizer Heather White. "It was powerful! I can't wait to see what good things are in store for our school."
"I think we have a new tradition," continued White.
Bloomfield R-14 Schools begin on Thursday, August 18th. We hope each of you have a great 2016-2017 school year!
Bloomfield, Missouri - A Prayer Walk will be held at Bloomfield Schools on Wednesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m.
All who believe in the power of prayer are invited to attend. Everyone will meet at the Bloomfield High School gym parking lot for Opening Prayer by Heather White.
Then everyone will walk the perimeter of the campus praying silently. Afterwards, they will divide up and kneel or place a hand on a specific building to pray for the staff and students for the upcoming academic school year.
All ages are encouraged to come and pray.
Please share and help get the word out to all Bloomfield residents. It doesn't matter if you have a child or grandchild in school, just come out and pray for everyone!
Dexter, Missouri - More than 60 people attended the Prayer Walk for Dexter Public Schools on Tuesday evening.
Roxanne and Greg McGhee held the 4th Annual Prayer Walk at Southwest School parking lot.
"It's back to school time and we begin a new school year with many concerns, apprehensions, and hopes," stated Roxanne. "What better way to begin the school year than to begin in prayer?"
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 or Dexter Public Schools.
“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.”
Several walked the entire campus from Southwest Elementary all the way to Central Elementary, others drove from place to place. Several stopped at the Bearcat Event Center, High School, and Charles Bland Stadium to pray for administrators, teachers, and students.
The McGhees plan to continue this event annually. Next year will be the 5th annual Prayer Walk for Dexter Schools and hopefully the largest in attendance.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The 9th Annual Benefit Fish Fry and Silent Auction will be held at the Bootheel Youth Camp located at 21200 County Road 525 in Bloomfield, Missouri on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
There will be no charge for the lunch; however donations are gratefully accepted. The auction will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with lunch beginning at noon.
Make plans to come and enjoy the food and fellowship!
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.
