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 9:45 to call the
“flock” to 10:00 Worship. Our service is live-streamed for face book.
We extend our Sympathy and Christian love to the families and friend Darlene Schroeder, Judy Hudson, and Norman Alcorn who passed into the arms of Jesus recently. Others on the prayer list are Pastor
Margie Briggs, Billie Vanslyke, Brenda Hunter, 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 milder temperatures. What a
pleasure to have Kelly Jenkins with us to bring the message this morning. We were glad to hear that
Pastor Margie’s illness has been diagnosed and she is on the mend.
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.
First Baptist
On Sunday, special guest, former Pastor and SBU professor Matthew Kimbrough discussed the images of salvation. In Scripture, there are various images, like the different facets of a diamond, of God’s gift of salvation. The way we view this gift affects how we view ourselves – our identity. We were encouraged to lean into our new identity in Christ Jesus, who is in us and us in Him. We are re-created, through believer’s baptism, which represents death and resurrection, and are free from the enemy. We must remember that Jesus died for us, not the person we desire to be, and His sacrifice frees us from the debt of our sin. To conclude, we were challenged to work into our prayer life a routine to remind ourselves of our identity in Jesus.
For those who have experienced grief or mourning, GriefShare will return to regular meetings on February 2nd from 6-8 pm at FBC’s Vansant location. 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
Change and challenge is always difficult. We tend to turn our backs on opportunities of service rather than pitch in and effect needed change. But Jesus opens the doors for service to each one of us. You no longer need to be trapped wondering what you should be doing. Speak with the LORD and he will set you on the right path. Brains, Reins and Rudder was the title of Rev. Nancy Gillard’s message Sunday. She chose James 3: 1-12 as the text.
The Samaritan Center is in need of toothbrushes and we are collecting for them. Any size or color is welcome. This collection will continue throughout the month of February.
Personal hygiene items for the “Girls in Africa Project” are ready to sew!
Flannel and quilted blocks along with finished pads are available in the foyer.
Thank you to everyone who joined in on fabric preparation. Check out the pictures of the work day on the bulletin board.
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.
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
“Line of Departure, En Route to Final Destination”
Scriptures: Luke 16:19-23, Joshua 1:2-11, 1:6, John 17:4, 14:1-4, 3:3-6, 2Tim4:6-7
Line of departure and final destination are are used in military. It is the briefing with commanders regarding missions assigned. The information regarding the mission is given to subordinates. It is their responsibility to gather all supplies that will be needed. Once the line of departure is crossed there is no turning back.
After Moses passed away Joshua received his briefing from God.
Joshua 1:2-3. (KJV)
Joshua commanded his people of the briefing he received from God.
God told him to cross over the Jordan, which was there line of departure, and it says in:
Joshua 1:6. (KJV)
Joshua’s people had time to get supplies before crossing the line of departure.
Luke 16:19 tells the story of the rich man who passed by Lazarus sitting at the gate, with sores on his legs. The wealthy man ignored Lazarus. Eventually, Lazarus died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man died Also and went to hell.
Both men crossed the line of departure.
The rich man had plenty of time to get his life together, but he did not use the time he had on earth to do that and he went to hell. There is no turning back.
Joh 17:4. (KJV)
Jesus had things to do. He manifested to men and he left nothing unfinished. When he was on the cross he said, “It is finished.”
2 Timothy 4:6-7. (KJV)
Paul’s mission was to make it to heaven. His work is all through the New Testament of what he was called to do. He was ready for his time of departure.
We do not know the day, nor the hour of our departure, but God tells us to be ready. If people would listen to those in ministry, they would prepare.
As it states in: John 14:1-4
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. (KJV)
Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (KJV)
Jesus will be on the throne judging us he will see if we have prepared ourselves to crossover the line of departure. His word, the Bible is our mission to make it to heaven. We need to be ready when our time comes. God Bless.
Mt. Zion UMC
Pastor David’s message, “The Long Struggle” was referenced with a New Testament reading from 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and a Gospel reading from Matthew 4:12-23.
Do you ever get down about the state of the world today? Sometimes we just want to retreat to the past where hope abounded and evil was in retreat. When we read Paul’s letter to the Corinthians—keeping in mind that this was the apostolic age of the church—the time when the disciples walked the earth, did miracles, and taught as Christ Himself taught—we find as bitter a conflict as in our own time today.
If we replaced just a few words in this Scripture we could say Paul was writing to us—the church of today. He is telling us that we are a people of Christ—a people who takes its power from the victory of the Cross. Christ Jesus is where our focus and faith must be.
The apostles gave up the old self and began an entirely new life—one focused on Jesus and living out what that means. So, if we drink in this message, we must put evil to rout, end the quarreling amongst ourselves and pursue justice, righteousness and love others, throw down the factional fighting, the old self, and follow Jesus. Through Jesus we can end this long struggle of strife, discord and evil. Jesus is the answer. Amen!
Trinity Lutheran
Time is quickly approaching for the annual Valentine’s Dinner! The Trinity Lutheran Youth group will host the dinner on February 11th at 6 pm. Free will donations will be accepted to raise funds for the youth to attend the LCMS Youth Gathering in 2025 in New Orleans. So, save the date now and plan to attend.
The residents of Trinity Lutheran’s Zoe’s Home maternity home are participating in a cooking class for the next several weeks put on by the MU Extension office. The residents will be provided food and cooking instruction each week. We are very grateful for community partners like the MU Extension Office. Thank you!. In Christ, Emily Stocking, director.
When the average person finds out someone is a Lutheran, their most common reaction is, “Oh, your church is just like the Catholic Church.” There certainly are some similarities. The liturgy, the importance of the ancient church creeds, vestments, and the liturgical church calendar,, all are the same or similar. After all, Martin Luther was a devout Catholic who loved the Catholic Church with all of his heart.
There are, however, important differences in the two churches. In fact, there are distinctive Lutheran concepts and teachings that separate it from Protestant churches as well. Some of these include: The real presence of Christ’s body and blood in and with the bread and wine received in Holy Communion; God’s work to create and strengthen faith in all people through the preaching of the Word (Law and Gospel), and the sacraments of Holy Baptism, and The Lord’s Supper. These are the “Means of Grace,” which God the Holy Spirit uses to impart and sustain faith and salvation in all believers in Jesus Christ throughout their lives.
One of the most important explanations of Lutheran belief is the “Small Catechism written by Martin Luther for the instruction of both children and adults in the Christian faith. In his explanation of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, Luther writes:
“I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Crist in the one true faith. In this Christian church he daily and richly forgives all of my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.”
Valley Center United
We are an open and affirming church and welcome all to come worship with us on Sunday morning. We send our prayers to all that are in need of his healing hands. We continue our prayers of support to the Ukrainian people as they fight for all of our democracy. We pray for our nation and all of its leaders.
We send happy birthday wishes for Jim Neuenschwander! We held our annual church meeting this Sunday. This is a time when we elect our church Deacons and Elders and address other important issues within the church. It was decided that our annual Oktoberfest will be on October 14th, 2023, with the church homecoming on October 15th.
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth”
Jesus sends a powerful invitation to us of acceptance and affirmation and then says, “Come and follow me”. This invitation doesn’t just come once, it is always there for us to accept. Sometimes the invitation comes as a gentle reminder and then there are times where it may come stronger with a bit of urgency. He wants us to reach out and make sure that everyone hears of the invitation that Jesus has sent for all.
Jesus himself often reached out into places that were unknown and out of the way to bring his invitation to those who hadn’t heard it before. He said to follow him and do what I am doing, be a part of something big.
Evangelism is alive when we follow him and reach out and share the good news to our community. Many times it may be in the most unexpected places. With his great invitation, we can feel the goodness of Jesus’s presence in our lives. He wants all of us to receive his grace and everlasting love. In His Holy name, Amen
