Church News

Brady Abel, pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ     Here’s a favorite recipe for Classic Vegetable Soup:1 1/2 lbs. hamburger 1 16 oz. can tomato juice 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp. sugar 2/3 cup chopped onion 2...... Full story

The adult Bible study and music group will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Harmony Baptist Association, 1950 state Route TT. Jack Conard, pastor of Pilot Grove Baptist Church, will lead the Bible study. Caroline Powell, of Hughesville Baptist,...... Full story

Community of Christ Church will host a ground- hog dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at 2000 S. Ingram Ave. The meal will include pork, potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, biscuit, dessert and a drink. The cost is $7 for...... Full story

Eldorado United Methodist Church will host a pancake breakfast  at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 10305 Eldorado Road in rural Green Ridge. Donations will be taken for missions. ... Full story

Burns Chapel will host a valentine gathering called “Always and Forever” at 6 p.m. Saturday at 500 Welch Court. The cost is $12 per couple, $6 for singles age 12 and older, $5 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and...... Full story

In conjunction with the national Souper Bowl of Caring initiative raising soup and money for local nonprofits and food pantries, Immanuel United Church of Christ will be hosting a chili challenge, soup supper and dessert auction on Saturday at 418...... Full story

The Rev. Chad McMullin believes he and First Christian Church are “a beautiful match.”McMullin, whose first day as the new senior minister at First Christian was Wednesday, said he spent a lot of time in prayer contemplating the move...... Full story

The Marks family will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Broadway Baptist Church, 2119 E. Broadway Blvd. An offering will be taken for their expenses.... Full story

Longwood Presbyterian Church will host a chili and soup supper from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall. Donations will be taken for the meal, which includes homemade chili, soup or hot dog, dessert and a drink. The church is...... Full story

Bishop Michael G. Lowe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   At the beginning of a year, our thoughts turn to setting goals to accomplish during that year. Our ultimate goal is to return to our Father in heaven, having...... Full story

I have heard it said that prayer changes things, and I believe that is true. The findings of a Duke University study published in the American Heart Journal is just one of the many attempts by science to prove the power of prayer. And that is why I...... Full story

The Rev. Roberta Karchner, Presbyterian pastor and author of “Growing Wings, Lessons for Earthbound Christians,” was installed on Sunday as pastor at Range Line Presbyterian Church, Longwood Presbyterian Church and Otterville...... Full story

Crimson Gold, of Flat River, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1015 W. 16th St. An offering will be collected for their expenses. For more information, call the church at 826-5011. ... Full story

Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene will serve homemade soups and sandwiches at noon Sunday at 518 W. 16th St. ... Full story

Five men were recently baptized at the Pettis County Jail by the Rev. Jerry Jones. Hopewell Baptist, First United Methodist and Cornerstone Baptist churches donated cookies this month.... Full story