Robby & Kim Patton Have Twin Girls

Robby & Kim Patton (Youth Pastor, Harvester) are the proud parents of Olivia and Sophia Patton who were born Saturday evening, April 25, 2009. We are happy to report that Kim and both girls are all doing fine! When Olivia and Sophia come home they will join Riley, who is 3.

MNU MAX Report

Pastor Greg McClain, MO District MAX Coordinator, sent in the following report:

What an awesome time at MAX! We were well represented again this year. Our Quizzers made one of there best showings yet, Talent was outstanding and we were very successful in Athletics. And once again we took home the Blue Division MAD MAX Award (see picture)!!! Thanks to all the coaches and sponsors. I hope everyone had a great time. Can't wait to do it again next year! Here's a list of all who received awards at MAX:

Josh Calhoun - Received the Dr. Richard Spindle NYI Scholarship
Annie McFarland - 1st in Sr. High Female Vocal Solo
Katlyn Roberts & Tommy Graven - 1st & 2nd in Sr. High Bowling
Mary Jo Twilla - 2nd in Jr. High 3pt Contest
Zachary Kneiss - 2nd in Jr. High 3pt Contest
Team Quizzing - 3rd in "B" quiz
MO/NE Team - 2nd in Jr. High Men's B-ball
MO Team - 3rd in Sr. High Women's B-ball
MO Team - 1st in Sr. High Women's Volleyball
Bri Davis & Austin Jones - 2nd in Drama
Harvester Puppets - 3rd in Creative Arts
Meghan Talley & Tyler Vaught - 1st & 3rd in Creative Writing
Jessica & Christina Daud - 1st in Instrumental Ensemble
Rebekah & Christina Wilkins - 2nd in Vocal Ensemble
Christina Wilkins, Josh Calhoun & Jon Griggs - 6th, 10th & 14th in "A" Quiz
Zach Kneiss - All-Tournament in Jr. High Men's B-ball
Ryan Delk - All-Tournament in Soccer
Erika Evans - All-Tournament in Sr. High Women's B-ball
Brichae Cole & Olivia Barfield - All-Tournament in Sr. High Women's Volleyball
Luke Allison - All-Tournament in Sr. High Men's A B-ball
Christina Daud - 1st in Jr. High Instrumental Solo
Krystol Wade - 1st in Original Composition

Rev. Palmer Earns Masters Degree.

After 2 years of hard work, Rev. Michael G. Palmer, Missouri District Superintendent, graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University this past weekend with a MASTER OF ARTS IN MINISTRY with an Organizational Leadership focus. Congratulations!

Mrs. Barb Bouldrey Passes Away

Mrs. Barb Bouldrey passed away Saturday evening, April 18th, 2009 around 5:00 PM. Her brief battle with cancer ended and her eternal reward begun! Pastor Palmer and Mary were there to be with John and their son at the time of her passing.

During the last week of Barb's earthly life both John and Barb exhibited God’s grace at work in a marvelous way! She will certainly be missed by her family and friends, but our confidence is in the fact that just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, we too shall be raised to live eternally with Him. As Revelation 14:13 says, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

John and Barb have pastored on the Missouri District for 33 years. The upcoming District NMI Convention in August would have been Barb’s 18th convention as Missouri District NMI President and her final one, as she was planning on stepping down and allowing the convention to elect a new president. Pastor John served for fifteen consecutive years on the Missouri District Advisory Board (from 1993-2008).

Her memorial service was today, Tuesday, April 21st, at the Sikeston First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Michael G. Palmer, D. S., officiated.

As Barb did not have traditional medical insurance, the district is encouraging our churches to consider sending a love offering directly to Pastor John Bouldrey to help defray the cost of her final medical expenses. His address is:

Rev. John Bouldrey
1203 Sikes Ave.
Sikeston, MO 63801

Please remember her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

African Choir to Sing at St. Louis South County

The Africa Nazarene University Shangilia Singers from Nairobi, Kenya, will be singing at the St. Louis South County Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday, June16th, at 7:00 PM. The choir will be on tour as they make their way to General Assembly in Orlando, FL. This promises to be a fun evening of ministry and music!

Goodwins Accept Call to Malden First

Pastor Ken and Jackie Goodwin have accepted the call to pastor the Malden First Church of the Nazarene. The Goodwins have been pastoring the Ironton church since September 2003. Their new assignment will begin on May 3rd. Please remember them during this time of transition.