Calhoun UMC
Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45am to call the
“flock” to 10am Worship. Our service is live-streamed for face book.
We extend our Sympathy and Christian love to the families and friends of Yvette Sims who passed into the arms of Jesus recently. Yvette was a personal friend and an avid reader of this column. Others on the prayer list are Pastor Margie Briggs, Billie Vanslyke, Doug Cooper, Sara Veatch, Kathy O’Dell, Earl Gumm, Linda Alford, Patrick Leach, Macayla Lowe and baby, Bob Burson and family and Dave Burson. We continue to pray for those suffering in Ukraine and those who are trying to get them relief. We pray for our church families, for our great country and its leaders, for our men and women in service.
Joys to celebrate: We are still being blessed here in mid-winter with warmer temperatures. It was a joy to sing Happy 50th Anniversary to Carol & Wayne Maxwell and wish them many more this morning. Samantha Stocking led the service today and J.C. Brown gave the message in the absence of Pastor Margie. Special music today was “Consider the Lilies,” by our Ms. Verna. Harvesters Food Drop at Calhoun was last Friday. Head count was down. The food was much better, with lots of meat. Guests this morning was Jerene Harrelson, Lori and David Rima.
We welcome visitors any Sunday morning for worship, come dressed as you are comfortable, bring the youngsters and be prepared to receive a blessing for your effort. We will be blessed by your presents.
Clinton Church
of the Nazarene
1/8/23 Service
What a privilege to be in the House of the Lord. And what a privilege and honor to live in the United States of America and have the wonderful freedoms we share to be able to worship our choice of religion!
God states in His Holy Bible that He will never leave us or reject us. If we believe in Him, we are His forever!
For the Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost, Luke 19:10. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever so believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, John 3:16. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.
It is true! You can believe it!
Come! Join us for worship. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sunday - 10:30 a.m. for Sunday School & 11:00 a.m. for Worship.
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First Baptist
On Sunday, Pastoral Candidate Pat Findley spoke about who Jesus is and who Jesus says we are. Speaking from Matthew, we were reminded that Jesus is the Son of the living God, and that God is love. While everyone is at a different place in their journey with Jesus, we must realize that we’ll never know who we are until we truly know who Jesus is. Once we confess Jesus is Lord, we are called to His Great Commission – to share the good news!
Celebrate Recovery is on Tuesday evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 1531 N. Vansant, for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups. Henry County Rescue Mission offers dinner on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown location, 209 E Jefferson. Children and youth activities will resume on Wednesday, January 4th. Worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Sunday, with Sunday School beginning at 9:45 a.m. For more information, please contact the church office at 660-885-2211.
We invite those without a church home to join us in worship of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church exists to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) by loving people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
First Presbyterian
God has blessed you and given you his holy spirit. Be joyful because he knows you and still loves you! He is always with you. Let his love wash over you healing and nourishing your life. James: True Religion and the Real Thing was the title of Rev. Nancy Gillard’s message on Sunday. She used the text James 1: 17 – 27. Abby Hicks on flute and Gay Smith on piano played a duet “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.
The Samaritan Center is in need of toothbrushes and we are collecting for them. Any size or color is welcome. The collection will continue through Sunday, February 26th.
On Tuesday, January 17 the ladies met in Fellowship Hall to cut and tear flannel for the purpose of making personal hygiene items for the “Girls in Africa” project. This is an annual mission project utilizing sewing skills. Your help is appreciated.
Tai Chi classes are held here each Monday at 10:00 and 11:00 am and Wednesday at 10:00 am. If your new years resolution is to be more physically fit then consider joining Tai Chi. It helps strengthen your core and improve balance.
Weekly ZOOM Bible Study resumed on Wednesday, January 11 th . If you are interested in participating, please contact the church office and the link will be sent to you.
Come worship with us. You will be warmly welcomed. If in person worship is not an option please catch the broadcasts available online at our website: fpcclintonmo.net or Facebook First Presbyterian Clinton MO.
Mt. Calvary
Apostolic Pentecostal
“Hatred Will Rise Only If It’s There”
Scriptures: 1Kings 21:1-16, Matthew 14:7-8, Matthew 23:27, Esther 3:1-10
Hate: Extreme dislike of something or someone.
Jesus tells us to love our enemy. As godly people we should not have hate. Those that do, it comes from within. In 1Kings. 21, Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard. Naboth refused to sell it to him. Ahab’s response was to go home and sulk. His wife, Jezebel told him she would get the vineyard.
Jezebel had hatred within her. She plotted against Naboth and as a result he lost his life. God sent a word to Ahab by the prophet, Elijah. Jezebel had no remorse for her hand in Naboth’s death. But God’s message was not a good outcome for Ahab or Jezebel. Ahab repented before the Lord. Jezebel, however met her doom.
Ester 3:1-9
Haman expected everyone to bow to him, and they did. Everyone except Mordecai. Mordecai would bow only to God. Over time, hatred grew within the heart of Haman for Mordecai.
When Haman found out Mordecai was Jewish, he presented a plot to the king to do away with the Jewish people. Mordecai sought out the help of Queen Ester who was his relative.
When God gets involved in your situation he can turn your situation around. Ester fasted and had the Jewish people to fast and pray. Then she placed her life at risk when she approached the king.
When the king learned of the plot of Haman, he hung Haman on the gallows Haman had put in place for Mordecai. Haman’s hatred cost him his life.
Mathew 14:7-8
John the Baptist told Herod that it was unlawful for him to have his brother’s wife.
The wife, Herodias hated John the Baptist for this and plotted for her daughter to ask for John’s head on a platter.
People don’t like it when you tell them that they are doing something wrong in the sight of God. Herodias’s hate for John was strong enough that she wanted him dead.
When we encounter people we don’t know what is inside of them.
There is Hatred in this world. It can create problems for you. It can get you fired from a job, cause problem while driving in your car, people will take from you like Jezebel took that vineyard. The world can be dangerous in our present day as it was back then. Learn from Ester, take it to God in prayer. God Bless.
Mt. Zion UMC
Pastor David’s message, “Who Are You?” was referenced with a New Testament reading from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and a Gospel reading from John 1:29-42.
The answers to the question, “who are you” could be found by asking yourself; “How do I take in Scriptures?”, “do I dwell on the moral truth in the story?”, and, “Do I ask myself what it means for my life?”. One thing that can make scripture easier to comprehend is to think about the characters in the story and how they react to Jesus and His teaching.
In the reading from 1 Corinthians Paul is telling us that God has given everyone who is a member of the body of Christ spiritual gifts. These gifts are what we use to witness, testify, and evangelize, showing the love of Christ to those who do not know Christ. Paul is telling us that God is sending us to our own community and that God has given us specific spiritual gifts.
If we really explore our feelings—looking deep inside—we will find that we all have something special that God has given us. Some of us are good at talking to people; inviting people; listening to people; pursuing justice when we see injustice; and good at having compassion for those around us.
We all have gifts and Paul is telling us to use them for the Kingdom. Find your specific gifts and use them—proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ! Amen!
Trinity Lutheran
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” (Matt: 3:13-17)
The First Sunday after the Epiphany was celebrated two weeks ago.. Iis the day the church celebrates the day that our Lord Jesus was baptized by John the Baptiser.
In most Protestant churches today, Baptism is not held in high regard. In fact, in many non-denominational churches, Baptism is not deemed necessary at all. However, as noted in the biblical account above, Jesus does not despise Baptism. Just the opposite. By requesting to be baptized by John, Jesus demonstrated the importance of Baptism.
Of course, Baptism is extremely important! Along with Holy Communion, Baptism is a sacrament of the church. The sacraments, with the Word of God working and the proclamation of the Gospel working through them, are the “Means of Grace” by which God the Holy Spirit creates and imparts faith and salvation to all believers. Praise God!
Faith does not arise in us by our own strength or understanding; it originates from God and is given freely to us through the work of the Spirit. Amen.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matt. 28: 19-20.
The Trinity Lutheran youth group is planning its annual Valentine’s Dinner.
Youth will host the dinner on February 11th at 6 pm. Sign-up sheets will be available starting January 22nd. Free will donations will be accepted to help the youth attend the LCMS Youth Gathering in 2025 in New Orleans. So, save the date now and we hope to see you on February 11.
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Urich Baptist
1/8/23 Service
We had a good turnout today as we gathered to worship the Lord. Clint Keeney rang the church bell. Mrs. Julia Klinefelter led in the congregational singing with Mrs. Dixie Collins playing piano. We rejoiced with Lonny and Tracy Bramell on their 5th wedding anniversary. Randy Vogt and Mike Mullens collected the offering.
The scripture passage from pastor Chad Pollett’s sermon was from John 5:16-24. Jesus was in Jerusalem and had done some miracles on the sabbath. The Jews were angry that this was done on the Sabbath. Even though they saw his miracles, they didn’t realize that he was the promised messiah. The Jews wanted to kill him (verse 17- “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” Doing good on the Sabbath day or any day of the week is what the Lord wants us to do. We are to honor God in all that we say and do.
Have a blessed week.
Valley Center United
We are an open and affirming church and welcome all to come and worship with us on Sunday morning!
“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together. I Have a Dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold the truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (Martin Luther King Jr. 1963). These powerful words spoken and believed by MLK still ring true today as we celebrate his life and legacy.
We wish Laurie Oaks a very happy birthday! We were so happy to see Jim Switzer today. We pray for his continued healing! Next Sunday we will have our annual meeting with a carry-in dinner to follow. Thanks to John Gover for sharing his talent with his violin this morning during worship services! When John saw Jesus from a distance and for the first time in many years, he knew him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Others, such as Peter and Nathanael, also ran to see Jesus and recognized him immediately as well. They knew that he was their Savior, and without hesitation they dropped everything and left their homes and their families to follow Jesus. They followed a different path that they had envisioned. Sometimes, just like John, we too are drawn to another path far from what we might have had imagined for ourselves. Perhaps when we hear the freedom speech from MLK or on Sunday mornings as we listen to the word from the gospels, we might change our course and follow a different path. It may make us stronger and more determined to do what we are being called to do. This change may take us to a place that gives us the strength and drive to speak out for others or perhaps help make right a terrible wrong and to walk in the path of righteousness.
Almighty God, We pray that you will give us the strength to find that path that is there for us and make that change and to choose that which is good, right and just in your eyes. Amen
