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Food Pantry Items
This year, we’ve donated 271 regular items to the DeSoto Food Pantry. We’ve also delivered 33 boxed cake mixes for their Easter distribution. That’s over 300 items in just four months. There are also items in the hall that haven’t been taken to the pantry yet. Since we’re doing so well, let’s try something for…
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Where the Money Goes!
Next few on our list! Apportionment Amount Black College Fund $323.00 Mozambique Initiative $450.00 Pastoral Excellence (now called Leadership Excellence) $547.00 Mission, Service, & Justice Ministries $623.00
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College Ministry Update
Please keep our college students in your thoughts and prayers. They will be studying for finals and taking them during the last few weeks of April and the first few weeks of May. Terri Deaton – Maryville University Karleigh Faust – Missouri S&T Meaghan Faust – Central Methodist University Grant Fauth – Truman State University…
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Mission Minute
Remember that wall of money we did last year? It was very successful. In fact, it was so successful that we raised funds in excess of what was needed…to the tune of over $400! After deliberation, it was determined that since the money was originally intended to be used for the Ladies’ Day Out for…
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Music Notes
The Chancel Choir will retire for the summer on May 19, 2019. That will be their last regular performance until the fall. Look for a summer choir piece in July and August though as part of the special summer services. There will be a recital for Norma Bell’s and Larry Bay’s students on May 13…
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From the Pastor
Over the past few months, a theme that continues to emerge and re-emerge into my train of thought is ministry to the most vulnerable – how we minister to those most affected by changing societal or economic structures or by life situations or events. My thoughts then wander to how these ministries can go beyond…