The Missouri District welcomes two new pastors to the District Ministry Team. Sikeston Eastside welcomed Pastor Brian Jenkerson and his family on June 10, 2012 and Dexter Southwest welcomed Pastor Brandon Powell on July 8, 2012. (Pictured - Brian Jenkerson and family)

Welcome New Pastors

The Missouri District welcomes Rev. Brian Jenkerson and Rev. Brandon Powell to the ministry team.  Pastor Jenkerson began as the new pastor at Sikeston Eastside on June 10.  Pastor Brandon Powell will begin his ministry at Dexter Southwest on July 8. 

Family Camp begins June 18 at Pinecrest Camp. Guest speakers this year are evangelists Dr. James Diehl and Dr. Bob Broadbooks.  We also welcome song evangelist, Brian Arner.

With Sympathy

Rev. Howard Welches went home to heaven on April 9, 2012.  Rev. Welches, 87, was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene in 1959.  He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Brooks), one son Jay K. Welches, one daughter, Joy K. Rhodes, one brother Lloyd Welches, one sister, Wanda Singer, three grandchildren, also nieces, nephes and a host of relatives and friends.  Howard enjoyed pastoring his congregation, gardening, fishing, and visiting with people. Services were held Friday, April 13 at Pinecrest Chapel  at Pinecrest Campground,

District Welcomes New Pastors

Park Hills Church of the NazareneThe district welcomes Rev. R.T.Meredith and his family to the Missouri District as they have accepted the call to minister at Park Hills Church of the Nazarene.  Congratulations to the Park Hills Church as they welcome their new pastoral family.




Rev. James Brunner
Wife, Becky
Daughter, Beth
Sons, Jimmy and John

 
Living Word Church of the Nazarene (House Springs)The district welcomes Rev. James Brunner and his family to the Missouri District as they have accepted the call to minister at Living Word Church of the Nazarene.  Rev. Brunner and his family are native to the district and have been attending the Ferguson Church of the Nazarene.  Congratulations to Living Word as they welcome their new pastoral family.

District Prayer Gatherings

District Prayer Gatherings
Mark your calendars for the District Prayer Gatherings that will be held around the Missouri District.  Find a church near you to meet together with local pastors and lay people joining together in prayer.
February 20- 7:00 p.m. @ Dexter First
February 21- 7:00 p.m. @ Mountain View
February 23- 7:00 p.m. @ Eldon
February 27- 7:00 p.m. @ Clarence
March 1 - 7:00 p.m. @ Harvester
March 5 - 7:00 p.m. @ Festus

Passings

Ruth Perkinson, 91, of Columbia, MO
Ruth Perkinson, a missionary who served in the Church of the Nazarene for forty years went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, January 24, 2012.  She attended Kansas City College and Bible School in Overland Park, KS, Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK, and Wycliff School of Linguistics in Norman, OK.  Ruth loved people and spent forty years serving as a missionary in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Puerto Rico.  She worked with her husband, Oather Perkinson, in evangelism and Bible Institues where ministers were trained.  Funeral services were held Friday, January 27th at Columbia First Church of the Nazarene.  Memorial donations may be made to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, or another ministry of your choosing.  Online condolences may be left at http://www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com/.

Mary Christina (Sutton) Wilson, 93
Mary Christina Wilson, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, January 25th.  Christina Wilson served beside her husband, Joseph Henry Wilson, in the Church of the Nazarene for forty years.  Funeral services were held Saturday, January 28th at Macon Church of the Nazarene.  The family suggests memorials to the Macon Church of the Nazarene.  Condolences may be left at http://www.greeningeaganhayes.com/.

Rev. William A. Self, 83
USAR Ret. Chaplain (Col) "Bill" Amos Self went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, February 5th.  Bill spent 30 years as a Chaplain in the United States Reserves, pastored for 36 years in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri, worked 30 years in education, working last for the Pattonville School District in St. Louis, Missouri before retiring in 1989 to the Cuba area, where he enjoyed his farm and raising sheep, goats and other animals.  Funeral services were held February 8th at the Rolla Church of the Nazarene.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Rolla Church of the Nazarene in Bill's memory.  Condolences may be left at www.brittonfuneralhome-cuba.com/home.html.

Passings

Many on the district will remember Lester and Lucy Anderson who pastored on our district and worked in the district office for several years before retiring and moving to Arizona in 2004.  On Friday, November 4, Lucy went home to be with Jesus.  Her funeral was Tuesday, November 8, in Mesa, Arizona.  You may address cards to Lester at their home:  2539 S. Copperwood  Mesa, AZ  85212.   Keep Lester and the family in your prayers.

New Pastors Installed

We welcome the following new pastors to the MO District Team!





Dr. Stan and Sherri Hall were installed at StL Gateway Central
on Sunday, August 28.




 
 
 
 
 
     

 
 
Rev. Rich and Tawnya Hadley were installed at StL South County
on Sunday, October 23.






 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Rev. Bryan and Dawn Ayers were intalled at Sikeston First
on Sunday, October 23.