The Lighthouse Church is once again recruiting "Bell Ringers" for the Christmas holiday season. They need bell ringers for shifts beginning at 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday from now until December 24th.
There will be two kettles at the Wal-Mart store in Dexter at each entrance.
The shifts may be one or two hour increments. Any church, business, or organization may fill one whole day, the same day every week, or any open shift. Each business or organization is welcome to bring an 8 1/2 x 11 sign and or wear their logo advertisement clothing.
They will provide a sign that will be laminated and taped to the kettle stand. Two bells will be provided and if you need more please bring them. No more than five people are allowed at each kettle. You can sing carols and wear your best smile (under your mask) and wish those who give a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays!
85% of all money collected will be allocated through the Salvation Army vouchers to help the residence of Stoddard County.
Last year's drive was the best year to date.
Please contact the Lighthouse Church you can call 573.820.1092 or 573.624.2500 and ask for Megan Barr if you are interested in volunteering.
Dexter, MO - The 8th Annual Prayer Walk for Dexter School District was held on Sunday, August 23, 2020. It has already been quite a year with COVID-19 still affecting the country. With so much uncertainty it was especially important for those who participated to pray for the school, the administrators, teachers, staff, and students.
About 60 people attended and walked the campus stopping to pray at each building.
5th Annual Prayer Walk at Bloomfield Schools, Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m.
All who believe in the power of prayer are invited.
Meet in HS Gym parking lot for opening prayer.
Then we will walk the perimeter of the campus praying silently. Afterwards, you are invited to kneel or place a hand on specific buildings praying for the staff and students for the upcoming year.
All ages encouraged to come. If you are unable to walk benches are available. Please keep social distancing in mind.
Looking for an Easter Service to watch on Facebook or perhaps a Drive-In Service? With the COVID-19 pandemic churches throughout the United States are not giving up their services, but are using social media and other ways to bring Easter Sunday to you.
Here is a list of churches that have responded. Happy Easter!
From Pastor Justin Sponaugle: Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter will LIVE Stream on their Facebook page Easter Services on Sunday at 10 a.m.
From Kristi Hook: Living Water Worship Service in Bloomfield will Live Stream on their Facebook page Easter Services on Sunday at 10 a.m. Last Sunday afternoon we did a “no contact” delivery of the communion elements to our church members so that we can do our first “online communion”.
From Pastor Jonathan Rice: St. Joe General Baptist Church will LIVE Stream on Facebook East Service on Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
From Pastor Bill Pennington: Rivers of Life Ministries located at 14362 CR 531 in Dexter will hold a Parking Lot Easter Service at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday.
From Pastor Steve Koerner: Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield will hold a Drive-In Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. It will also be available on Facebook and KDEX (102.3 FM, 1590 AM)
From Pastor Jeremy Tucker: Dexter Church of Christ will LIVE Stream Easter services at 10 a.m. on both Facebook and YouTube.
From Pastor Stewart Clark: Easter Drive In Theatre at 1st General Baptist Church, 601 Barrett Dr, Malden. Huge LED screen on a sky lift!
From Pastor Tim Russell: Lighthouse Church Easter Service with a drive-in at 18555 Lighthouse Dr in Dexter and Facebook LIVE. People are to stay in their vehicles, roll down windows and worship with them. Service time 10 a.m.
From Pastor Brad Moore: Digital Service via Advance First Church Facebook page at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Drive in Church also at 20795 County Rd 204.
First Baptist Church in Dexter - HE IS RISEN! Celebrate EASTER with First Baptist Church Dexter ONLINE this Sunday @ 10:30am! (instructions @ bottom of post)
"We will also have COMMUNION, so have your crackers and juice ready--don't go buy anything special, just use what you have, but be sure to prepare your heart and remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for you and me. YES!--HE IS RISEN INDEED!!!
HOW CAN YOU WATCH OUR 10:30am SERVICE ON SUNDAYS?
1. Go to www.fbcdexter.org and click on CHURCH ONLINE on the scrolling screens. It will take you to our service link.
2. Go to www.youtube.com and search First Baptist Dexter and look for our service link.
3. Go to our FACEBOOK page...First Baptist Church Dexter and look for the link @ around 10:20-10:25am on Sunday.
We look forward to worshiping with YOU!
You can also go to www.youtube.com and watch any of our past services."
From Pastor Joseph Payne: Liberty Hill Church will provide an online service live at 9:00 AM on Sunday, which can be viewed on their website www.libertyhill.church, on FaceBook, or on YouTube.
First United Methodist in Dexter - Easter Service Sunday message will be posted on their Facebook page at 7 a.m. and will include special music.
First General Baptist Church in Dexter: Facebook LIVE at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Mile City Christian Church will have Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. Download Zoom and Join ID 843-936-8313 Password: christian
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Knights of Columbus will host their annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.
The meal will be served from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and will consist of fried catfish, slaw, potato, drink and a dessert.
Adult tickets are $10 each and children under 10 years of age are $5 each.
Carryouts are also available.
The public is encouraged to attend as you do not have to be a member of the Sacred Heart Church. The church is located at 102 E Caster St in Dexter.
