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GEMGEMMagazineMissouri Free Will Baptist

Volume 80 / Number 8 / September/October, 2009

Inside:Inside:Palabras de Vida EternaPalabras de Vida Eterna ............................ ............................ Page 4Page 4National ReportNational Report .......................................... .......................................... Page 6Page 6Why We PreachWhy We Preach ........................................ ........................................ 1Page 11

/Gem Magazine/ Sept-Oct 2009

The Offi cial Publication of the Missouri State Association of Free Will Baptists

the GEM Magazine Volume 80, Number 8Sept-Oct, 2009

In this issue:

From the Editor ................................................................... Page 3

Pastor Fermin Builds .......................................................... Page 4

Support Walk ...................................................................... Page 5

National Association Report .............................................. Page 6

NYC Results ...................................................................... Page10

Why We Preach ................................................................. Page11

United Church Burns Mortgage ........................................ Page 12

Baptisms! .......................................................................... Page 13

Aulsbury Chapel Celebrates ............................................. Page 14

Fourth Church Honors ...................................................... Page 15 College News ................................................................... Page 16

New Book ......................................................................... Page 17

June/July Financials ......................................................... Page 18

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from the Editor

As I walked to the pulpit and looked across at the family, I saw a variety of expressions. I was there to preach the funeral of their loved one. Their mother, grandmother, sister, cousin. I had known her years ago and had been her pastor for several years . I was sure that she had been a Chris-tian and was in heaven while we were still on earth, gathered at the funeral home.

As I looked at their faces, some bore tears. Some sat in stoic silence. Some seemed confused and some were just waiting to see what I would say. As I opened my Bible, for just a moment my mind fl ashed back almost a year to a moment when the roles were reversed.

My family and I were the ones sit-ting on the front row of the church. We were the ones who held damp Kleenex in our hands. We were waiting. We were expectant. We knew exactly where our wife and mother was, that was not the ques-tion. We were wondering if we could have a service that would express to all who were there that in the midst of our tears, there was joy.

We had discussed our hopes earlier that morning as we drove in the snow the sixty miles to Mtn. Grove. Could I give a welcome, could my daughter sing a song for her Mother, could our demeanor convey how we really felt. As we

pulled into the parking lot at the church, we were amazed at the crowd already gathered.

It felt good to greet friends and family, knowing that we were there to celebrate. And that is what we did. Our dear friends who had consented to speak, our family who provided music, even those who rose and spoke of their feelings for my wife, all made it grand. What a joy to see those who had come from great dis-tances just to hug us and say they loved us.

Later that afternoon as we arrived back at our home, there was a calm assurance that we had ac-complished what we wanted. We had celebrated the life of a rare woman. We had served notice that even though she was not physically with us, we knew for a certainty where she was. Most of all we had offered thankgiving and praise to God for His love and mercy. Thanksgiving for having her for fi fty eight years, for the legacy she left with us, but most of all for the sure faith that we would all be together again in God’s good time.

Those are the thoughts that ran quickly though my mind from the moment I began opening my Bible and when I laid it on the pulpit. As I looked back at the family, I had to smile. I knew their loss. I could feel their emo-tion. And I knew the hope that

rested in some of their hearts. But I also knew that I had something to tell them that would make all the difference. What a fulfi lling feeling.

During my sermon, some of the family wept quietly, but with tears of joy. Some wept with sor-row because they did not have the promise of eternal life in them. But I did share with them all that she was in heaven and so could they be too.

I was asked after the fi rst funeral I preached after my wife died if it was diffi cult. My response was that I had expected it to be. But it was not. It was the funeral of a Christian, a person who had lived much of their life looking to go to heaven. Somehow, preach-ing a funeral is easier now. Now that my stake in heaven is more personal, now that I have experi-enced what I had only preached about before, it is different. That is why I now step into the pulpit at a funeral service with a smile.

(Please indulge my personal ram-bling. We are celebrating our fi rst thanksgiving this November with a new sense of appreciation. It was a year ago that afternoon that my wife got to see Jesus.)

He Is Worth It All!He Is Worth It All!


Missouri Show-Me Missions

allow them to go to and from the two buildings without getting into the weather. This add-on is a sturdy compliment to the facility that will be well-used.

This hard working congregation didn’t stop with the fellowship addition though. Before the renovations, the church had one small bathroom, but now a Men and a Ladies room are available for those who attend. They were also able to add a media booth to the back of the church. And, the stage area has seen some im-provements as well.

This addition will allow for a few more to attend comfortably, but if the growth continues, there will be need for even more ad-ditional space. It does seem that continued growth is what the Lord is willing, because He has already done some work in this preparation. The person who owns the land around the church has offered to give the congrega-tion one acre of land when the need arises to expand.

Pastor Fermin and his talented men are seeking out a plan that would allow for growth that is within the fi nancial means of the church. They ask that you pray with them as they begin fi nancial and physical plans to prepare for the future.

Pastor Fermin Sanchez is reporting that our state church plant out-side of Monett has been growing. In fact, this year alone there have been 17 salvations or rededications in the church. That’s not taking into account how the two radio ministries have impacted lives in the Southwest MO and Northwest AR areas.

Although past attendance records resemble a rollercoaster ride, this year has been realizing several resi-dents of the area making Palabras de Vida Eterna (Words of Eternal Life) Free Will Baptist Church their home. Because of this, they have been doing some much needed construction work.

This church has been blessed not only with steady attendances but with talented people who have construction experience and are willing to use that talent for the Lord. The facility, which was a small Methodist church prior to Indian Creek Association purchas-ing the building, was only a small sanctuary that holds around 60 people. A mobile home was added behind the church that they used for classrooms and as a kitchen area.

After the recent construction and remodel work, they now have a room between the two buildings that can now house all of them for a fellowship area. This will also

Palabras de Vida Eterna Palabras de Vida Eterna Makes Room For a Few More.Makes Room For a Few More.


Before July 2oth, 1969, walking was something most Americans did on a regular basis without giving it much thought. People walked to school, walked to work, walked to the store, and some enjoyed just going for an evening stroll. No big deal. Walking is just a normal thing we do.

But that July in 1969 hundreds of thousands stopped normal activi-ties in school classrooms, stopped outside store fronts and families huddled around the TV at home to watch someone walk – on the Moon.

Since then there have been numer-ous programs about the many men and women who worked together to make the impossible possible. Today we are still in awe when we study how those with new, and somewhat untested, technology coupled with a lot of theory faced down numerous obstacles with an unquenchable passion for the task.

With the Support Walk, we seek to do another special walk. With this one, no one will close school or stop daily chores, but the event will be signifi cant for Free Will Baptists in Missouri. This will be our fi rst attempt at a state-wide missions fund raiser. This un-dertaking will require many of us working together, as well as a passion on the part of some to get through their obstacles in order to do that which has not been done before.

This 5 mile walk-a-thon style event asks the participant to walk and pray for Free Will Baptist mis-sions, as well as for their church’s outreach programs. By gathering

sponsors for the walk, we will be raising much needed funds for our missionaries.

Our international missionaries are experiencing huge defi cits which are mostly due to the devaluation of the dollar oversees. Our national missionaries are seeking ways to build facilities to lead people in worship that won’t put them in a debt situation that strangles outreach ministry. Our state church plants are in similar situations in trying to provide ministries that are appealing to Missourians on very limited funding.

By praying at the four prayer sta-tions along the 5 mile walk, we will be corporately raising our hearts to Jehovah to beg His divine guidance on all our local churches as well as our three mission areas. This Support Walk is designed to seek divine support for all our Free Will Baptist evangelistic efforts that are being used in, and that are sent out, from Missouri.

This major event is being organ-ized at the associational level with a Support Walk Coordinator. If your association does not have a Support Walk Coordinator at this time, please contact the Mission Department at the state offi ce to volunteer. For our associations that have a coordinator at the time of this printing your contact informa-tion follows this article.

Now is the time to start promot-ing this in your church. By calling your Support Walk Coordinator or by contacting the State Offi ce, you can receive the materials needed to begin the process of gathering sponsors for the Support Walk. Before 1969 walking on the Moon was only something that was dreamed. When the Missouri Free Will Baptist Mission Board started in 1964, a state wide fund raising event was only a dream. This Octo-ber, with a little effort and passion of your own, you can be a part of MO FWB Missions history.

So, are you ready to go for a walk?

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When the National Association of Free Will Baptists returned to Cincinnati on July 19-22, 2009, after a 12-year absence, the meeting held great promise. Like 1997, delegates fi lled downtown hotel rooms, laughed and swapped stories in the hallways, overfl owed the exhibit hall in the Duke Energy Center, shouted amens through the serv-ices, and sat through almost nine hours of business.

The denomination returned to Cincinnati with a vision to reach the world and the courage to adopt a $25 million denominational budget during the worst recession in nearly a century. They adopted resolutions, elected 35 board and commission members, and hon-ored the pioneers who put Free Will Baptists on the global map.

After four days of powerful preach-ing, heart-stirring music, pas-sionate business discussions, and renewed fellowship, nearly 6,000 attendees left Cincinnati knowing that the convention lived up to expectations.

Powerful Preaching

Free Will Baptists from across the nation arrived in Cincinnati ready to hear great preaching, and they were not disappointed. Ohioans Bob Bouts and Mark Price kicked things off Sunday morning as they tag-teamed their way through Sun-day School and morning worship. Bouts, an adult Sunday School teacher and deacon at Porter FWB Church, set the stage for his pas-tor’s message to follow. Price, mod-erator of the Ohio State Association and a member of the FWB Founda-tion Board, spoke from 1 John 2:25, on “The Promise of Eternal Life.”

Soft-spoken Jeff Sloan took the stage Sunday evening, and the Oklahoman’s words hit with the authority of a 16-pound sledge hammer as he spoke from 1 Cor-inthians 10:13 about “The Promise of God’s Faithfulness.” The former Home Missions church planter chairs the Pastoral Ministries De-partment at Hillsdale FWB College (OK).

Church historian Paul Harri-son manned the pulpit Monday evening. The Tennessee pastor delivered a timely message from 2 Corinthians 12, in which he exam-ined “The Promise of Suffi cient Grace.” Harrison, adjunct professor at FWB Bible College and editor of Integrity: A Journal of Christian Thought, reminded listeners that God’s grace is most evident during times of great weakness.

Fiery preacher Henry Horne drew thunderous response Tuesday night when he unlocked “The Promise of His Coming,” found in 2 Peter 3. The North Carolina pas-tor urged listeners to live in light of Christ’s imminent return despite the skeptical nature of the sur-rounding culture.

On Wednesday, veteran pastor and evangelist Fred Warner spoke from Acts 1, “The Promise of His Power.” His passionate call to evangelism seemed natural from the man who once served as pro-motional director for FWB Foreign Missions. The altars fi lled, and the meeting ended in the best way pos-sible—with Free Will Baptists on their knees.

Services throughout the week fea-tured enthusiastic congregational singing and rousing special music

A Promise Fulfi lledA Promise Fulfi lledThe 2009 Free Will Baptist convention lives up to expectations.


from the Convention Choir and Orchestra, directed by Conven-tion Music Coordinator Chris Truett. Numerous talented indi-viduals, families, and groups lent their voices to the music and led the congregation into worship.

In addition to evening services, convention attendees enjoyed the annual Tuesday morning Preach-ing Conference featuring pastors Steve Berry (FL) and Ken Simpson (MO) and a variety of workshops, seminars, and resource demon-strations.

Serious Business

When Moderator Tim York’s gavel landed on the podium, delegates picked up their copies of Digest of Reports and took care of business.

Marathon Monday

The General Board met for seven hours and heard reports from 13 national boards and commis-sions. By 2:45 p.m. Monday, when Moderator Tim York declared the meeting adjourned, board mem-bers had voted to recommend a $25 million denominational budget and passed along three motions to the convention busi-ness session. One motion sug-gested penalties for hotel room cancellations, another requested the FWBBC Board of Trustees to present a clear plan for get-ting college audits to delegates in a timely manner, and the third recommended that the Executive Committee study the need for all national boards to present current audits.

A fourth motion recommending that the Home Missions Board meet with the Illinois Home Mis-sions Board to discuss the recent dismissal of a home missionary was defeated. The moderator appointed four national commit-tees—Credentials, Nominating, Resolutions, and Obituary.

Tabled Until Tuesday

The lengthy Tuesday business ses-sion resulted in a Treatise change regarding election of offi cers (ta-bled during the 2008 convention), approval of a motion authorizing convention hotels to place a non-re-fundable charge of one room night on individual credit cards (effective June 1, 2010); notice of an ongo-ing study that may result in future conventions meeting in select cities that best fi t the convention.

The day ended with an earnest 30-minute discussion following the Randall House Publications report, centered on the use of pollster George Barna as a speaker during the September 2009 D6 Confer-ence sponsored by Randall House. Seven people spoke after Charles Cook (NC) read a lengthy state-ment questioning the wisdom of allowing Barna to speak. Randall House Board Chairman Tim Owen and General Director Ron Hunter explained the rationale for includ-ing Barna as a resource for family-related statistics before delegates voted to approve the Randall House report.

In additional business, delegates heard national agency reports from the Executive Offi ce and Randall House.

Executive Offi ce

Executive Secretary Keith Burden indicated that the Executive Offi ce remained in solid fi nancial footing but cautioned that future conven-tions must address greater funding needs. He praised fi rst-year con-vention manager Ryan Lewis, ONE Magazine editor Eric Thomsen, and the other members of his staff for their work.

“My job as your servant,” Burden said, “is to provide stability, leader-ship, and focus.” He announced plans to move the annual Leader-ship Conference to the Nashville’s Airport Marriott Hotel in Decem-ber.

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Randall House

“What we’re doing now is not working,” General Director Ron Hunter said during his opening remarks. “It’s time to return to Scripture, to powerful preaching, and to solid small-group teaching.” He introduced a number of new resources in both electronic and print format that Randall House hopes will reconnect the local church with the home and parents with children.

The agency reported a $61,000 profi t in 2008, and Randall House won 11 Awards of Excellence from the printing industry. The purchase of a digital press allows the agency to personalize curriculum for local churches, print books on demand, and print state papers at a reason-able cost. Hunter also introduced a new book by the late Jonathan Thigpen titled Teaching Students, Not Lessons.

Winding Down on Wednesday

International Missions

International Missions revealed extensive plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the department at the 2010 convention in Okla-homa City. Into the Darkness, a 196-page coffee table-style book is being prepared for distribution. A number of pre-convention events will be observed in conjunction with the triennial meeting of the International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches when the or-ganization meets in Oklahoma. The department has plans for a walk-through museum at the convention featuring artifacts from the Mis-sion’s history. In addition, mission-aries and international leaders from around the world will be fl own to Oklahoma City to participate in the celebration.

General Director James Forlines announced that Free Will Baptist mission-aries are in place for the fi rst time in creative access countries such as Muslim North Africa and Buddhist Southeast Asia. His report to delegates included a tribute to Raymond Riggs, the agency’s fi rst full-time director who died in April 2009. International outreach now includes 1,081 churches and mission works with an average attendance of 37,851.

FWBBC

President Matt Pinson indicated that plans are moving forward to relocate the college to Gallatin, Tennessee. A Nashville real estate development fi rm is working with offi cials to sell the current campus. Forty-one donors have pledged $2.1 million to pay for the Gallatin property while another $1 million in gifts-in-kind has been committed.

The college introduced a fi ve per-cent salary reduction for all person-nel in 2009, and instituted a new accounting procedure for pension liabilities. Since the college was unable to provide an audit for the fi rst time in 67 years, the Board of Trustees presented a statement to delegates indicating that the audit would be completed by December 15, 2009, and mailed to denomi-national leaders. The audit will also be placed online for viewing. Several questions arose regarding a $200,000 real estate loan made by the college to a member of its Board of Trustees. Home Missions

The Home Missions Department re-acted to the fi nancially challenging year by downsizing but reported no defi cit missionary accounts. Gen-eral Director Larry Powell reported three new church planters appoint-ed (Canada, New York, Colorado) and three mission churches that

have achieved self-supporting sta-tus (Tennessee, Texas, Colorado). Church planters now serve in 65 cities, and 14 Hispanic churches have been established across the U.S.

Outgoing board members Loyd Locklear (MI) and Jim Puckett (OK) were honored for their work—Locklear for 12 years of service and Puckett for 18 years. Powell explained to delegates that heritage trips sponsored by the agency were funded through interest earned by endowments, not by the North America Missions Offering gifts. The Church Extension Load Fund (CELF) reached $35 million in 2008 and is used to fund construction of new churches. Historical Commission

The Historical Commission distrib-uted copies of their third pamphlet in the Heritage Series, Free Will Baptists and Church Government, written by Matt Pinson. The Com-mission plans to distribute a fourth pamphlet during the 2010 national convention, Free Will Baptists and the Priesthood of the Believer, by Kevin Hester.

The fi rst three pamphlets have been translated into French; the fi rst pamphlet (feet washing) has been translated into Portuguese. Commission for Theological Integrity

The Commission for Theological Integrity sponsored a convention seminar featuring Robert Picirilli speaking on the subject, “Is the Gift of Tongues for Today?” The

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12th annual Theological Sympo-sium met at FWB Bible College in October 2008; the 13th Symposium will meet October 19-20, 2009, at Hillsdale FWB College.

The Commission published the fourth issue of Integrity: A Journal of Christian Thought, and has a joint book project with Randall House Publication featuring a vol-ume edited by Matt Pinson. Music Commission

The Music Commission conducted three seminars during the 2009 convention featuring James Ste-vens and Monte McKenzie, in ad-dition to the Wednesday afternoon Music Ministry Summit focusing on networking and ideas for music and worship in the early church. The agency also planned the music for the national convention. The Media Commission The Media Commission adopted a new motto: “Providing Tools for Excellence in Media.” The group re-launched its website (www.fwbmedia.com <http://www.fwbmedia.com> ) as an interactive, blog-style site which also pub-lishes short, informative articles. In an effort to pool media knowl-edge among Free Will Baptists, the commission surveyed 200 people during the 2008 convention.

Master’s Men

General Director Ken Akers point-ed out that the purpose of Master’s Men is to encourage and equip men in local churches and beyond. Sports events—such as golf and softball tournaments—rallies, retreats, and work projects brought men together in 2008. In addition, the department sponsored projects in New Hampshire and Russia, and partnered with Home Missions in a Pennsylvania outreach project. Tom Harmon (IL) was named “Man of the Year” by the department. Board of Retirement

“We believe we are coming out of the present crisis,” General Director Ray Lewis told delegates regarding the recent economic upheaval that resulted in the agency reporting a 32% ($10million) loss in 2008. He reminded listeners that over the life of the plan, the agency has aver-aged a 7.5% annual increase.

The department marked 40 years of service to the denomination on June 30, 2009. Assets the fi rst year (1969) were $11,707. In 2008, they topped $34 million. Seventy-four individuals joined the retirement plan last year, bringing the total number of participants to 2,394.

This year’s achievements include changing from semi-annual to

monthly allocations of earnings and losses, and launching an interactive website. Outgoing board members William Ferguson (MI) and Jim Lowe (OH) were recognized for their service.FWB Foundation

The FWB Foundation reported as-sets of $35 million in 2008, a pe-riod Director David Brown called challenging. The endowment pool reported a 22% loss, and planned gift assets suffered a 25-30% loss.

The agency cut spending by $20,000 in 2009, cut the 2010 budget by seven percent, and froze all salaries. Director Brown reminded attendees that the Foundation is like an olive tree—planted for the next generation to enjoy.

2009 Convention Overview

Registration

Board members - 42Licensed ministers - 29Local church delegates - 9Ordained deacons - 117Ordained ministers - 599State Delegates - 72NAFWB Attendees - 3,111WNAC - 776NYC - 4,186Total Attendees 5,664*

*Many attendees register for more than one convention.

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NYC Competition Results


I love preaching. I enjoy hearing it and I like to do it. I almost said I love “good” preaching, but I was afraid when I followed with the statement that I liked to listen to it and to do it I would sound ego-tistical. I learned a long time ago that there are many different ideas about what constitutes “good” preaching. A sermon that I think was good might not be judged such by someone else.

It is my privilege to get to hear a wide variety of preaching, both in style and content. As I travel and attend Quarterly Meetings I am blessed to hear both the seasoned and the novice. There was a time when I was rather opinionated about what made good preaching, but I have learned that my criteria doesn’t hold up very well in all circumstances. Some of what I judged rather poor sermons seemed to have the greatest effect on the hearers.

In my own preaching I have delivered sermons that I would have retracted if I could only to have someone remark how much they needed to hear that particular days offering. And those sermons that I considered to be a home run were left with no commendation by those I hoped to impress. God does have a sense of humor. Or maybe He just needed me to understand that It is not me, but His Spirit that empowers His word.

That being said, here is something that concerns me. I recently heard someone tell of traveling though a town and seeing two church marquees of different denomina-tions advertising the same upcom-ing sermon series. Same title, same scripture passage, same advertising graphics. Interestingly enough,

the pastor of a nationally known mega-church had just fi nished a series by the same name. Same passage of scripture. Same graph-ics. Now don’t get me wrong. A good outline is fair game. As long as you credit the guy you got it from. And if you are going to use someone’s material , your church needs to know that and be okay with it. But before you preach that sermon, you better own it. I don’t mean pay the author, I mean dig it out for yourself.

One of the great benefi ts of preach-ing is the preparation. There is no experience like getting alone, just you and God and His Word. Folks who have never prepared a sermon just don’t understand. It is an intensely personal process. It involves stand-ing naked before God (not liter-ally) and allow-ing His word to fl ood the deepest recesses of your soul. You have to allow His

Holy Spirit to show you how your life fi ts or doesn’t fi t the passage. And if it doesn’t fi t, you have to do whatever is necessary to make it so.

The better part of sermon prepa-ration is not academic, but often acerbic. To stand before God and His Word and allow the search-light of his truth to strip away all pretense and sham is often painful. But unless the process is complet-ed, a man of God cannot deliver the Word of God in the manner God needs. The only way the message can be bathed in love is to have experienced what you know those who will truly listen must be feeling. You can deliver the hard truth in a fashion they will receive if you have fi rst had that same truth pierce your very own soul.

The preaching program of too many today is just that….a program. It is designed more for the entertainment and attraction of the masses we hope to attract than the hungry souls we have. Our great emphasis on church growth (don’t stop reading now) has led us to seek ways to feed the seekers rather than the saints.

Why Do We Preach?Why Do We Preach?

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On Sunday, July 12, the United Free Will Baptist Church of West Plains celebrated payment in full of a mortgage note that was initi-ated in June of 2000 for completion of a new addition to the church. The project, which included a multi-purpose building, kitchen, classrooms, elevator, parking lot expansion, and furnishings, was completed in the Spring of 2001. The total cost of the project was approximately 1.2 million dollars.

Pastor Jason Roberts opened the service by welcoming everyone and giving special recognition to deacon, Jack Wallace. This was the fi rst service Jack and his wife, Lida, had been able to attend since having open heart surgery on March 2. Complications developed following the surgery, causing Jack to spend more than 7 weeks in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and then another 7 weeks at a re-habilitation facility. Jack received a standing ovation upon recognition.

West Plains Bank representative, David Gohn, was then welcomed to the stage and made the offi cial announcement that the church’s debt had been paid in full, fol-lowed by the opening prayer, led by Bro. Clarence Burton, Associate Pastor.

Song Leader, Mark Thompson, led the congregation in singing Amaz-ing Grace prior to guest speaker, Bro. Gary Fry, Free Will Baptist State Executive Director, coming to the stage. God’s presence could certainly be felt as the acappella chorus fi lled the room. Bro. Gary shared an inspiring message about the church, it’s purpose, and it’s future.

The United Men’s Quartet, with members Jason Roberts, Tim Tilson, Keith Turner, and Bryan Watson, brought the special music with two acappella songs and one with Tim at the piano.

Former pastor, Bro. Glenn Mur-ray, spoke of “where the church came from”, Sr. Pastor, Bro. Jason

United Church Holds Special United Church Holds Special Mortgage Burning ServiceMortgage Burning Service

Roberts, spoke of “where the church is”, and Youth Pastor, Bro. Dennis McGinley, spoke of “where the church is going”. All seemed to focus on Jesus Christ, the Bible, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, as be-ing crucial to the successes of the past and key to the plans of the future.

Charter members Dennis Adkis-son, Hubert Holman, Lynn & Ruth Danahy, Chloa Sanders, Vera Sanders, Eudene Holt, Mable Uhlmann, and Geneva Wylie per-formed the actual note burning on the stage. These dedicated Chris-tians have been with the church since it was organized on March 28, 1979.

The prayer of dedication and closing of the service was led by Minister of Education, Bro. Daryl Haney.

The Gospel Chords, an instrumen-tal and singing group from the church, performed gospel music for the congregation while lunch was being brought out and tables prepared. The kids enjoyed play-ing on the large infl atables from Bro. Joe Wilson’s Air Blast Infl ata-bles. A special thanks to Bro. Steve Smith and his family, of Lebanon, for helping with the games and clean-up after the service.A great time of food, fun, and fellowship followed the service. This was a very special day for the United Free Will Baptist Church. We are thankful for what the Lord has done… and look forward to what He plans to do.

For more information about the church or to view this special service online, visit our website at www.unitedfwb.com.


United Church Holds Special Mortgage Burning Service

Rolla Baptises!Rolla Baptises!Pastor Ed Fields wrties:“Praise the Lord, the Rolla church recently had two separate bap-tism services.

The fi rst was a brother and sister, Aaron Settles and Aubrey Moore. Also that Sunday Chase Zandvliet was baptized. They are pictured with their baptism certifi cates.

The second service was a father and his two daughters, Michael Happel, Kristina Happel and Bri-anna Happel. Also on that same Sunday another young lady in the church, Trinity Mohesky was baptized.

We’re praising God for the won-derful blessings that are happen-ing here at Rolla First FWB.”

Aaron Settles, Aubrey MooreChase ZandvlietTrinity Mohesky

Brianna Happel Michael Happel Kristina Happel

Pastor Dale Skiles writes:

“Because Faith FWB Church of Fair Grove does not have a bap-tistry, the Grant Avenue FWB Church graciously invited us to use their church for a baptizing on Sunday afternoon, July 12.

It was my joy and privilege, as pastor of Faith Church, to baptize two young Christians, Joshua and Carly Brown.

Several people from Faith Church assembled at Grant Avenue for this special service. We sang, we prayed and rejoiced as these two precious young people entered the baptismal waters.

There was a period of handshakes, hugs and congratulations, following this sacred service. A feeling of real christian unity and joy permeated this service. “

We are thankful at Faith Church for Richard and Lisa Brown and their children whoa re regular in their attendance at our church.

We would like to thank Bro. Cody Freeman and Grant Avenue Church for their gracious invitation to use their church for this service.

Baptisms at FaithBaptisms at Faith

Joshua Brown

Carly Brown

Richard and Lisa with Joshua and Carly


On Sunday, May 3, 2009, Aulsbury Chapel Free Will Baptist Church com-memorated the 120th year of the church. Brother Charles Miller delivered the inspiring message for the morning service.

A delicious meal was enjoyed at noon, with much reminiscing and visit-ing, in the Fellowship Hall. At 2:00 P.M. the group JERICHO blessed us with an afternoon of beautiful singing.

A book was compiled of church history from the humble beginnings to our modern church today. It was a beautiful day in the Lord and was enjoyed by all.

We thank God for our church and what it has stood for down through the years. Pray with us that we will continue to be a bright and shining light until the Lord comes to take us home. Brother Mike Krampf is our church pastor. -Doris Waller, Church Clerk

Aulsbury Chapel Celebrates 120 YearsAulsbury Chapel Celebrates 120 Years

There are two unintended conse-quences of such an approach. We are hearing too many well crafted, illustrated and power-pointed sermons that offer us seven steps to whatever is the current hot topic. Psychobabble does not change lives, Jesus does. We have neither instruction nor permission to offer the world anything other than Jesus Christ.

Now, don’t misunderstand, I love a good well crafted, illustrated , power-pointed sermon as long as the content is biblically based. Good preaching is not adding a few scripture references to the latest theory of this or that. It is present-ing God’s word unashamedly and making clear application to every day life.

Secondly, we have a cadre of preachers who are not going deep

with God. They are not spend-ing time in the crucible of His Word. Their hearts are not being rent by the sword of the Spirit. Their sermon preparation is more download than outpour. Shallow preparation makes for shallow sermons. Shallow sermons make shallow Christians and it all leads to powerless churches.

The calling of preacher is the high-est in the world. One reason is be-cause it is the most diffi cult. To be sure, the reward is the greatest, but only if you have heard from God before you step onto the stage.

When I was just a young preacher I was asked to preach at the church my uncle pastored.. Just before stepping to the pulpit I asked him if I would ever get over being nerv-ous. He wisely said, “ you had better hope not!” Even when you have been with God in your study,

you should approach your congre-gation with a full understanding that you are about to speak for the living God. That should give us pause.

The Bible is clear that people can-not go to heaven without faith in Jesus Christ. We are further told that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. We are then told that they cannot hear without a preacher.

If you are a preacher, take your sermon preparation and delivery as your most serious task.

If you are one who sits in the pew and expects your preacher to de-liver week after week, please pray for him. His task is large and the potential results are eternal.

Why Do We Preach?continued from Page 11


Though Fourth Church has all but closed its doors, we wanted to honor a couple that has faithfully served it for over thirty years in various capacities. During rough times when lesser people would have walked away, the Thieles stayed on their knees and perse-vered. In these last months they have opened their home to us so we could stay together as long as possible. Presenting lovely plaques to them for their dedicated service was a small way we could say, “thank you”.

Both the Thieles were Sunday School teachers. Throughout the years, they have been involved in bus ministry, children’s church, and Evangelism Explosion. They have a passion for souls and they humbly tell others that soul-win-ning is just “beggars telling other beggars where to fi nd the bread”.

They are both prayer warriors, fi rmly believing prayer changes things. They have a special place in their hearts for the elderly. They have a ministry with the Char-less Home in south St.Louis. They have been conducting a Bible study there every other Saturday for many years. Many souls have come to know the Lord due to their efforts. They will continue this ministry no matter where God leads them to labor for Him.

Bob is an ordained Deacon and has been faithful to that calling for almost all of his years at Fourth. Through the years he has served as usher and assistant song leader. He has worked on the District Executive Board. Bob, an excellent Bible scholar and teacher, has fi lled the pulpit when necessary.

Camille has served as choir director and song leader. She adores chil-dren and often helped with nursery duty. When Fourth opened its school in 1980, she taught kin-dergarten and fi rst grade. After that year, Camille felt led to take a position as teacher at St. Louis Christian Academy where she still teaches. For many years she has attended the Youth Camp in Niangua either as sponsor, teacher, or both. She was active in our WAC work faith-fully serving as secretary-treasurer for many years. At one point, she served a two year term as presi-dent of our St. Louis District WAC. Her last position at our church was that of church clerk.

We are confi dent the Thieles will be an asset to any church they de-cide to join. We wish them well as

Fourth Church HonorsFourth Church Honors

Fourth Church recently blessed the account of David and Kendra Dodson with a generous gift out of the proceeds of the sale of their church property.David’s dad, Ken is a former pastor of the church. They also gave gifts to Missouri Missions and the Youth Camp. -Ed

soon we will go our separate ways to worship.

On behalf of Fourth Church, Sue Winchester

Bob and Camille Thiele with Pastor Gary Parker

The Parkers and the Dodsons

October....Pastor Appreciation Month


NASHVILLE, TN—Clint and Lynette Morgan will serve as resident cross-cultural specialists at Free Will Baptist Bible College for the 2009-2010 academic year, accord-ing to Provost Greg Ketteman. Currently employed by The Hanna Project, a faith-based Non-governmen-tal Organization (NGO), Clint has led humanitarian projects in West Africa, North Africa, and Central Asia. The Hanna Project (THP) promotes education and health projects among some of the world’s most needy peoples.

Dr. Ketteman said, “The Morgans bring more than 30 years of international experience to the campus and classroom. They have worked in a wide array of settings from tribal and medical to leadership develop-ment and cross-cultural training on three continents. Our students will have an opportunity to interact with some of the most respected veterans of cross-cultural outreach in our denomination.”

FWBBC Announces 2009-2010 FWBBC Announces 2009-2010 Cross-Cultural SpecialistsCross-Cultural Specialists

The Morgans are both FWBBC alumni. Clint (B.A., 1972) completed his M.A. degree at Columbia International University; Lynette earned an R.N. from Belmont University. They served 28 years in Africa beginning in 1976 before transferring to France in 2005. The Morgans have four adult children—Trey, Adam, Aaron, and Autumn.

The cross-cultural program is an effort to promote cross-cultural work among students. The goal is for students to develop a vision for and accept the challenge of global outreach. The Morgans will be on campus one year and then return to their THP duties. During the year, the Morgans will live in campus hous-ing and teach while interacting daily with students.

NASHVILLE, TN—Dr. Matt Pinson, president of Free Will Baptist Bible College, was a guest July 10 on The Albert Mohler Program, a one-hour talk show hosted every weekday by Dr. Albert R. Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lou-isville, Kentucky. The show is devoted to engaging contemporary culture with biblical truth. The subject for the program on which Dr. Pinson appeared was the 500-year legacy of John Calvin.

Guest host Dr. Russell Moore invited President Pinson to discuss the benefi ts of Calvin’s legacy and his infl uence on Christian thinking from the Arminian point of view theologically, while Washington, D.C., pastor Dr. Mark Dever addressed the question from the mainline Calvinistic tradition.

Pinson said, “I was honored to be a guest on the program and comment about John Calvin, our differ-ences with him as Arminians, and the extent of cooperation that Arminians and Calvinists can enjoy in the larger evangelical community. As a Free Will Baptist, I obviously disagree with Calvin’s well-known ‘fi ve points.’ Yet I deeply appreciate the approach of many Calvinists on the gospel, doctrinal purity, and the suffi ciency of Scripture for the life of the church.”

To hear the program, go to the following link, http://www.albertmohler.com/radio_list.php, and access the archive of the July 10 show.

FWBBC President on National Radio ProgramFWBBC President on National Radio Program


A new book is available for those giving care to the those giving care to the terminally ill.terminally ill.

What others have said...

“When I picked up Caring for the Caregiver, I couldn’t put it down. I read it all in one sitting. As a caregiver myself (my wife has MS), I was moved, encouraged, helped, comforted, chal-lenged, and blessed. You will be, too! Thanks, Roy.” Robert Morgan

“I was both pleased and excited when I received an early draft of Caring for the Caregiver. Once I began reading the book, I couldn’t put it down. This book is a must for every caregiver, pastor, deacon, choir director, youth worker, health care worker, and anyone who wants to better understand how to help and encourage caregivers. Thanks Roy…. Many people will be helped and encouraged by this book.” Stan Toler

“This is a resource volume every pastor will want in his library. If you know a caregiver, hand him a copy of this book; it’s a how-to course on coming to terms with life’s most diffi cult crises. If you become a caregiver, study this book; it’s a blueprint on keeping your balance when life turns upside down. If you ever need a caregiver, read this book carefully; it will help you ap-preciate those who rearrange their lives to care for you.” Jack Williams

Copies of the book may be ordered online at www.royharris.info for $10.99 plus $3 shipping or by a sending a check for $13.99 to:

Caring for the Caregiver 906 Castle Heights Ave.

Lebanon, TN 37087(Copies will be available at national bookstores in early December)

Caring for the Caregiver was written by Roy

Harris, a veteran Free Will Baptist pastor and

faithful servant of the Lord and to Free Will

Baptists. Roy was a caregiver for 3 years to his

terminally ill wife Diana. He wrote the book to

encourage and help those who give care to termi-

nally ill loved ones and friends and also to help

others better understand how to encourage and

help caregivers.


Beacon .............................. $642.23Belton ................................ $175.00Bethel- Festus ..................... $90.00Black Oak .......................... $180.00Brown, Angela ..................... $15.00Financial Report

Coop DisbursementsJune/July 2009............ $121,254.85

19.00% St HM ..............$23,038.4717.00% Exec. Offi ce.... . $20,613.32 3.00% Gen. Fund......... $3,637.63 8.50% Youth Camp ..... $10,306.65 2.50% Youth Min........... $3,031.36 2.50% CE .................... $3,031.36 2.50% Senior Adult ....... $3,031.36 9.00% Mo Retirement. $10,912.98 3.00% ShowMe Plan .... $3,637.63

33.00% ....................... $35,528.52 National MinistriesHillsdale .......................... $4,485.57Total ........................... $121,254.85

Coop Receipts

Show Me Plan

State Home Missions

National Home Missions

International Missions

Alton .................................. $200.00Amity .................................. $150.68Aulsbury Chapel ................ $427.97Bailey ................................. $467.00Bailey Chapel .................... $347.00Beacon ........................... $1,500.00Belton ................................ $713.50Bethel- El Dorado Springs . $449.54Bethel- Marshfi eld........... $1,089.85Black Oak ....................... $1,443.39Cabool 1st ......................... $945.56Calvary Chapel ............... $1,799.42Carthage ......................... $1,060.96Central ............................ $1,723.75Christ Chapel .................. $1,817.00Clifton .................................. $70.91Copper Mines ................. $1,041.11Cornerstone ....................... $950.64Cross Roads- Lebanon...... $234.00Crossroads- Wentzville ... $1,468.00Cuba .................................. $931.00De Soto 1st ..................... $3,370.00Faith- Fair Grove ............... $344.25Farmington 1st................ $6,595.36Fellowship....................... $2,600.00Fordland ......................... $1,096.00Fourth ................................ $238.40Fredericktown 1st .............. $734.00Freeman Chapel ............. $1,031.00Generations .................... $1,739.64Gospel Light ...................... $400.00Grace .............................. $4,067.74Grant Avenue .................. $1,990.64Greenfi eld .......................... $141.00Hannibal ......................... $1,708.00Hannon ........................... $1,750.00Harmony ......................... $1,351.32Hartville........................... $2,650.00Hazel Creek ....................... $817.23Hopewell ............................ $955.00Houston 1st ....................... $793.22Hurryville ............................ $989.67Jackson ............................. $496.66Kings Way ......................... $949.28Koshkonong....................... $684.00Lead Hill............................. $533.26

Leadington ...................... $1,000.00Lebanon Greenhills ........ $1,554.40Macedonia- Niangua ......... $333.70Marshfi eld .......................... $531.65Merls Chapel ..................... $317.28Mill Creek ........................ $1,031.54Mine La Motte .................... $172.70Monett 1st ....................... $1,535.60Mountain Grove 1st ........ $5,496.86Mt. Pisgah.......................... $946.00Myrtle ................................. $570.11Neosho 1st ........................ $487.35Nevada .............................. $286.91New Beginnings- Overland Park .... ........................................... $680.00New Hope .......................... $676.00New Life- Licking ............... $492.53Niangua ............................. $498.59Number One ...................... $169.43Oak Grove- Mtn. Grove ..... $757.30Oak Hill .............................. $400.00O’Fallon 1st .................... $1,560.05Olivet ................................. $388.00Ozark 1st ........................ $4,286.92Palbras De Vida Eterna ..... $450.25Park Hills 1st................... $2,295.13Parkview ............................ $943.00Plaeasant Home ................ $189.10Pleasant Hill- Thayer ......... $298.09Pleasant Home .................. $139.30Pleasant Ridge- Urbana .... $277.00Potosi 1st ........................ $1,293.44Rejoice............................ $1,411.93Republic............................. $599.09Rock Chapel ................... $1,154.39Rolla 1st............................. $551.00Salem .................................. $60.00Seymour ......................... $1,630.00Smyrna .............................. $247.00South Femont ................. $1,100.00Springfi eld 1st ................. $2,946.44Stockton............................. $383.57Thayer ............................ $3,081.00Trinity .............................. $1,585.39Twin Oak......................... $1,723.00Union .................................. $60.00Union Grove ................... $1,229.00Union Light ........................ $285.00United ............................. $3,732.09Unity .................................. $850.00Verdella........................... $1,925.49Viburnum ........................... $978.00Victory- Alton .................. $1,178.50Victory- KC ..................... $1,904.02Waynesville 1st ............... $1,792.42West Plains 1st ............... $1,918.00Willow Springs ................... $612.83Willow Springs 1st ............... $91.10Wolf Creek ...................... $1,310.41Total ........................... $121,254.85

Please note: The amounts listed are for two months, June and July.

Oak Grove- Mtn. Grove ..... $344.00O’Fallon 1st ....................... $152.90Olivet ................................. $180.00Ozark 1st ............................. $68.00Palbras De Vida Eterna ....... $60.00

Park Hills 1st........................ $90.00Parkview ............................ $434.00Parkway ............................... $60.00Pleasant Grove .................. $270.00Pleasant Hill- Thayer ........... $90.00Pleasant Home .................. $600.00Pleasant Ridge- Urbana .... $100.00Porter Chapel ................. $1,137.84Rejoice............................... $325.00Richwoods 1st ................... $105.00Rock Chapel ...................... $450.00Rolla 1st............................... $60.00South Femont ...................... $60.00Southeast Association ......... $90.00Springfi eld 1st .................... $370.00Stockton............................. $215.15Thayer ............................... $555.00Trinity ................................. $255.00Union .................................. $45.00Union Light ........................ $450.00United ................................ $900.00Unity .................................. $150.00Verdella........................... $3,135.70Viburnum ........................... $170.00Victory- KC ..................... $1,030.00Walnut Grove ....................... $30.00Waynesville 1st ............... $1,164.00Willow Springs ................... $267.22Willow Springs 1st ............... $45.00Total ............................. $48,447.62

Alvis, Darin .......................... $15.00Book Store ...................... $1,080.00Cochran, Dale...................... $25.00Cook, Marvin ....................... $35.00Copper Mines ...................... $75.00Crossroads- Wentzville ...... $220.00Fordland .............................. $20.00Fourth ........................... $30,000.00Gospel Light ...................... $160.00Grace ................................... $50.00Grant Avenue ..................... $124.54Lebanon Greenhills ........... $310.88Macedonia- Purdy ............. $500.00MO WAC ........................... $272.50Mountain Grove 1st ............. $60.00Myrtle ................................. $170.00O’Fallon 1st ....................... $137.90Olivet ................................... $50.00Ozark 1st ............................. $20.00Pleasant Ridge- Urbana ...... $40.00Republic............................... $25.00Richwoods 1st ..................... $51.60State Offering- Cash .......... $478.35Stockton............................. $100.00Thayer ............................... $770.00United .................................. $50.00Unity .................................. $140.00Walnut Grove ....................... $86.23Waynesville 1st .................. $100.00Webster, Frank .................. $300.00Total ............................. $35,467.00

Beacon ................................ $15.00Bethel- Festus ..................... $50.00Calvary- Conway ................. $90.00Calvary Fellowship ......... $1,376.00Carthage ............................ $250.00Central ............................... $100.00Copper Mines .................... $100.00Cuba .................................. $146.70De Soto 1st ........................ $340.00Farmington 1st................ $2,320.00Fellowship.......................... $773.13Fordland ............................ $100.00Fourth ................................ $100.00Fredericktown 1st ................ $60.00Gospel Light ...................... $160.00Grace ................................. $477.25Grant Avenue ..................... $179.52Hartville................................ $60.00Houston 1st ......................... $60.00Hurryville ............................ $200.00Jackson ............................... $70.00Merls Chapel ..................... $105.00Mountain Grove 1st ........... $250.00Mt. Pisgah............................ $60.00Neosho 1st .......................... $50.00New Life- Monett ............... $100.00New Testament .................... $60.00O’Fallon 1st ....................... $254.90Olivet ................................. $120.00Ozark 1st ........................... $609.00Park Hills 1st........................ $20.00Rader, Jerry ......................... $40.00Richwoods 1st ................... $107.40Rock Chapel ...................... $163.95Rolla 1st............................. $367.00South Femont ...................... $40.00Southeast Association ......... $45.00Thayer ............................... $240.00Trinity ................................... $95.00Union Light ........................ $192.00United .................................. $20.00Unity .................................. $200.00Waynesville 1st .................. $472.34West Plains 1st .................. $372.00Total ..............................$11,011.19

Beacon ................................ $41.71Calvary- Conway ................. $90.00Calvary Fellowship ............ $830.00Central ............................... $170.00Copper Mines .................... $200.00Crossroads-Wentzville ....... $250.00Cuba .................................... $97.80De Soto 1st ........................ $160.00Faith- Fair Grove ............... $242.37Farmington 1st................ $1,223.00Fellowship............................ $65.00Fourth ........................... $40,000.00Fredericktown 1st Aux. ..... $242.00Generations ....................... $125.69Grant Avenue ....................... $55.00Hannibal ............................ $200.00Hartville.............................. $386.28Hazel Creek ......................... $81.72Houston 1st ......................... $60.00Macedonia- Purdy ............. $100.00


Designated

Giving to date:

Coop: $442,125.46

Show-Me: $175.556.03

First ChurchCape Girardeau, MO

Contact:Richard Carr573-264-3347Dave Lane

573-334-1106

Overland ChurchOverland, MO

Contact:Ken Womack314-427-8327

Liberty ChurchGatewood. MO

Contact:Glen Gazaway

Rt 9 Box 516Gatewood, MO 63942

573-255-3172

First ChurchHouston, Mo

Contact:Danny Carter417-967-4279

Parkview ChurchDesloge, MO

Contact:Lindal Richardson

573-358-2909573-366-1850

Available ChurchesAvailable Churches

Monett 1st .......................... $795.49Mountain Grove 1st ........... $612.55New Life- Licking ................. $54.95New Life- Monett ................. $20.00Oak Grove- Mtn. Grove ..... $160.45O’Fallon 1st .................... $1,830.34Olivet ................................... $50.00Ozark 1st ........................... $100.00Parkview .............................. $20.00Pleasant Home .................... $63.94Republic............................. $239.35Rolla 1st............................. $307.00South Femont ...................... $30.00Springfi eld 1st ................. $1,035.00Thayer ................................. $10.00Trinity ................................. $240.23Viburnum ............................. $75.00Victory- KC ........................ $593.65Waynesville 1st .................. $235.00Total ............................. $51,093.52

Berea Ministries Jackson .............................. $35.00Southeast Association ......... $45.00Total .................................... $80.00 Victor Torrrez United- Youth Group .......... $400.00Total .................................. $400.00 Brazil Project Verdella.............................. $567.01Total .................................. $567.01

Trula Cronk Home for Children

Belton .................................. $50.00De Soto 1st ........................ $110.00Farmington 1st..................... $20.19Fourth ................................ $100.00Grace ................................... $85.00Hartville.............................. $100.00Hazel Creek ......................... $40.86Mountain Grove 1st ............. $60.00Myrtle ................................... $62.00New Hope .......................... $100.00New Life- Monett ............... $430.30Union Light ........................ $100.00Unity .................................. $100.00Total ............................... $1,358.35 Free Will Baptist Bible College

De Soto 1st .......................... $80.00Fellowship............................ $20.00Hazel Creek ......................... $40.86Mountain Grove 1st ........... $495.00Olivet ................................... $50.00Thayer ............................... $150.00Total .................................. $835.86 Missouri Retirement Book Store ......................... $400.00Total .................................. $400.00 Getsemani Children’s Home

Marshfi eld .............................. 50.00Total .................................... $50.00

Harvest Native American FWB Mission

Marshfi eld ..............................50.00Total ....................................$50.00 Hillsdale Carthage ............................$150.00Farmington 1st...................$425.00Fordland ..............................$30.00Generations .......................$366.23Grant Avenue .......................$50.00Hazel Creek .........................$40.86Mountain Grove 1st ...........$510.00Thayer ...............................$150.00Total ...............................$1,722.09 Mile High Ministries Verdella...........................$1,405.35Total ...............................$1,405.35 C. E. Board Book Store .........................$280.00Total ..................................$280.00 Senior Adult Board Book Store .........................$280.00Total ..................................$280.00 Youth Ministries Board Book Store .........................$280.00Total ..................................$280.00 Youth Camp Beacon .............................. $600.97Cornerstone ....................... $100.00

De Soto 1st ........................ $110.00Fourth ......................... $150,000.00Hartville................................ $20.00Hazel Creek ......................... $81.72Houston 1st ......................... $40.00Lebanon Bible & Book Store ..........$1,080.00Liberty ................................ $364.81Mountain Grove 1st ........... $200.00Mt. Pisgah............................ $30.00New Life- Monett ............... $430.30Niangua ............................... $25.00Ozark 1st ............................. $20.00Rock Chapel ........................ $66.50Rolla 1st............................... $40.00Thayer ............................... $150.00Trinity ................................... $18.00Union ................................... $30.00United .................................. $50.00Verdella.............................. $130.00West Plains 1st .................... $50.00Willow Springs ................... $100.00Total ........................... $153,737.30 Youth Camp Development Generations ....................... $183.12Hannon .............................. $350.00Harmony ... $113.16Hartville................................ $40.00Houston 1st ......................... $40.00Myrtle ................................... $86.00United ................................ $150.00Total .................................. $962.28 YWAM Belton ..................................$25.00Total ....................................$25.00

Plesant Grove ChurchHartville, MO

Contact:Terry Cole

417-668-7714

Porter Chapel ChurchLebanon, MO

Contact:417-668-5340

First ChurchLebanon, MO

Contact:417-532-6728

Oskaloosa ChurchLiberal MO

Contact:Rusty Endicott417-843-3188417-214-3188

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