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Pounding the Pastor
From Nurture Chairman, Terry Neckermann In the last newsletter, there were suggestions to help the new pastor. This is another opportunity to serve. According to the Effingham Herald, it has been a long-time custom to welcome the new pastor to churches, especially in the South, with a “pounding”. The name “pounding” likely came from staple items…
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Welcoming the New Pastor
A card or letter can be sent to the new pastor to welcome him to De Soto. Contact information is: David and Barbara Duncan 209 Cedar St. Perryville, MO 63775 Email: dbduncan1980@gmail.com Cell: 816-676-8826 As a congregation, we can help David get off to a strong start by helping him acclimate and making him feel…
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Some Recent News on our Graduates
2017 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete: Karleigh Faust Congratulations to Karleigh for being named a 2017 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete! She’s graduating third in her class and has received the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, Jefferson County Activities Association Athletic-Academic Award, and high honor roll. She plans on attending Missouri S&T in the fall. Morgan…
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A Change in Leadership
Deuteronomy 34:1-9 As uncomfortable as change may be, it’s a fact of life. To live is to change. Change is inevitable in all living systems. People and organizations which refuse to change and adjust to a rapidly changing world soon become extinct. Now I not suggesting that all change is good. Some change can be…
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Pastor’s Wedding Anniversary
Have you let Dawna Watkins know that you’ll be attending the Payne’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Party? In an effort to NOT run out of food, please contact her if you plan to attend. The party will be Saturday, May 27th from 1-5 PM. You can call the church office for more information.
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Pastor Darlene’s Retirement Party
We will have a special service for Pastor Darlene on Sunday, June 4th. It will be her last Sunday as our pastor, and we’ll be sending her off with a special gift and fellowship dinner after service. As always, service starts at 10:30 AM. Fried chicken will be provided, and sides and desserts will be…