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Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
-Proverbs 4:23

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5/16/12 Update from Pastor John

Mission Joplin has been blessed to host some temporary workers through a FEMA program. They come from all walks of life and for some of them, life has been very unkind. I had the joy of talking with a couple of people today who have had a very rough life.…

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6

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Partnership: We’re In This Together!

A few weeks ago I preached a message on partnership based on Philippians 1:3-6 NIV, which reads, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel…” I described our 3…

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Favorite Scripture Verse

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

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Simple: Simplifying Worship

With our great new series coming up, I wanted to take some time to sit down and lay out some ways we can apply the concept of “simple” to our lives.  Since I am the Worship Pastor at Forest Park’s Carthage Campus, I thought a great place to start the…

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All Posts by Matt Rector

Favorite Scripture Verse

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
-Philippians 2:1-3

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Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
-Psalm 73:25-26

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Kid City - Carthage Campus

Check out this video. Be a part of the life-changing experience! Stop by Kid City today to get involved.

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But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
-Matthew 6:33
 

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5/16/12 Update from Pastor John

Mission Joplin has been blessed to host some temporary workers through a FEMA program. They come from all walks of life and for some…

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5/14/12 Update From Pastor John

We are fast approaching the anniversary of the tornado that claimed 160 lives and damaged or destroyed 8,000 homes/buildings in Joplin. For many of…

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5/9/12 Update from Pastor John

We got our shower seat (actually two of them!) We are so amazed at how God works through people like you to help with…

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Service Opportunities

Vacation Bible School

When: Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 from 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

Posted by: Leetta Wilson

There are many opportunities to help during Vacation Bible School week. Bible study leaders, crafts, missions, snacks, are some of…

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Photographers and Photo Archivists Needed

When: Various Times as Needed

Posted by: Aaron Stockton

Enjoy taking photographs? Understand basic photography concepts, such as composition, depth-of-field, and lighting? Own your own professional or serious hobbyist…

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