Council of Churches of the Ozarks
Life Together! Issue III: Volume 2
Summer 2009
Celebration Sunday, October 18, 2009
Special Donor Recognition Issue
From the Executive Director Mission Statement To improve the quality of life in our region through collaborative outreach in the name of Jesus Christ, by doing together what can best be done together.
Council of Churches of the Ozarks Board of Directors Neil Stenger, President Roseann Bentley Kenneth Chumbley Dan Friberg Bill Gaut Gordon Kinne David Kunze Ken McClure Kris Nau David Peck Tim Rosenbury Katherine Steinberg Patrick Sweeney Cindy Waites Bill Darr
The CCO Foundation Chair
ccozarks.org
627 N. Glenstone P.O. Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808 Office: 417-862-3586 Fax: 417-862-2129
August 2009 Dear Council Partners and Friends, In this issue of Life Together! we’re celebrating YOU, our partners, and the community that is created through your partnership with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. The Council of Churches of the Ozarks came about 40 years ago to unite churches who agreed to tackle a daunting task together: to fight in the “war on poverty” in our own community. That original purpose still inspires our mission to improve the quality of life in our region in the name of Jesus Christ. The Council of Churches of the Ozarks was born from the union of two Biblical mandates: Matthew 25:35-40 which compels the followers of Jesus to recognize that we are serving Him when we care for the vulnerable, the “least” among us; and John 17:20-23 in which Jesus prays for us to “be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Our experience is that when we practice the former, we begin to experience the latter. There is nothing quite like working together to build relationships and unity of spirit. These shared relationships, values and vision is what gives traction to the work of the Council of Churches. Today our nine service agencies are highly focused and specialized communities that are networked together in order to improve the quality of life for some of the most vulnerable people in our region, from cradle to grave. Through our service agencies the Council of Churches continues to be the hands and feet of ministry that expands the capacity of our congregational, individual and business partners to make a real difference in the quality of life for the most vulnerable in our communities in the Ozarks. The Council of Churches of the Ozarks is where common ground is higher ground, the sort of higher ground that offers a vantage point from which we can begin to see the face of God in, with and through our community. Thank you for being part of a community called the Council of Churches of the Ozarks!
Sunday, October 18, 2009 The Council of Churches of the Ozarks 40th Anniversary Community-Wide Celebration on Drury Campus Celebration of the Year! Everyone Invited! (see page 14 for details)
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Dave Hockensmith Executive Director P.S. Would you like to DOUBLE the value of your cash contributions to the Council of Churches? Check out the details on the next page! And be sure to make plans to attend our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 18 (see page 14). You won’t want to miss it!
The New Power of Together $40,000 Challenge Thanks to the generosity of special partners like you, gifts to the Council of Churches are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $40,000! The New “Power of Together” $40,000 Challenge is made possible by a visionary and generous group of individuals, businesses and foundations that have come together with the Council of Churches board of directors to leverage donations by doubling your gift up to $40,000.
Operating Agencies Ambassadors For Children
Sondra Uzzell, msw, lcsw, Director 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 ccozarks.org
Child Care Food Program Vicki McMillen, Director 1531 E. Sunshine E-1 Springfield, MO 65804 1-800-818-6812 ccfpfood.com
Demand for our services is up across the board in 2009: • Ambassadors For Children is reporting an increase of 64% in the number of foster children served by the Kids Clothes Closet; • Crosslines is reporting an increase in the number of new households being served in excess of 16%, and an increase of 12% in households requesting food assistance; • Connections Handyman Services is reporting an increase of 30% in requests for ramps and essential home repairs for low-income seniors; • Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks has increased its client base by more than 50%; • The services of RSVP, Daybreak Adult Daycare, Long-term Care Ombudsman, Child Care Food Program and Child Care Resource and Referral are also in greater demand.
Child Care Resource & Referral Nicole Piper, Director 1910 E. Meadowmere Springfield, MO 65804 417-887-3545 ccochildcare.org
Connections Handyman Service Richard Virnig, Director 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 ccozarks.org
The unique work of the Council of Churches is needed now more than ever before.
Crosslines
Our present economic hard times also present an opportunity to evaluate and examine our priorities. Over the course of our 40 years of ministry, the Council of Churches of the Ozarks has weathered many different seasons thanks to compassionate partners like you who embrace the priorities of Jesus Christ.
Pam Copling, Director 1710 E. Chestnut Expressway Springfield, MO 65802 417-869-0563 crosslines.org
Daybreak Adult Day Care
To take advantage of The New Power of Together $40,000 Challenge, just write “$40,000 Challenge” in the memo line of your check, and forward to the Council of Churches in the reply envelope in the center of this issue of Life Together!
Rick Stephenson, Director 1461 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65804 417-881-0133 / 417-882-4243 ccozarks.org
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Special thanks to our $40,000 Challenge Sponsors! (see back cover)
Connie Payne, Director 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3598 ccozarks.org
The Council of Churches of the Ozarks is
pleased to be an official Census 2010 partner. We at the Council of Churches understand the importance of an accurate and complete 2010 Census. The goal of the 2010 Census is to accurately count every person in the United States, and this goal directly affects the Council of Churches in obtaining needed grant funds that support the services we deliver to some of the most vulnerable people in the Ozarks. It’s in our hands!
IT’S IN OUR HANDS
RSVP
Sharon Bradford, Director 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3595 rsvp-springfieldmo.net
Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks
For more information about the 2010 Census, visit 2010census.gov.
Kent Crumpley, Director 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 ccozarks.org
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The Matthew Circle of Giving January 1 - December 31, 2008
The Matthew Circle of Giving includes the names of all individuals, churches, businesses, estates and foundations that made
gifts during the calendar year 2008. The names are listed according to cumulative gifts made to the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and its operating agencies over the donor’s lifetime. Please note that this list is reporting the cumulative lifetime giving of active 2008 donors.
The Matthew Circle of Giving is based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:35-40 … “… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me … Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these, who are members of my family, you did it to me.” PEACEMAKERS $50,000+
Anonymous Binnie Clements Guild Bradshaw Summit Scholarship Fund Brentwood Christian Church C. W. Titus Foundation Central Christian Church Christ Episcopal Church Christine Pauly and Katharina Pauly-K Trust City of Springfield/City Development Block Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Council of Churches Foundation Kenneth and Marilyn Crumpley Fund/Ken and Marilyn Crumpley Darr Family Foundation/Bill and Virginia Darr Dwight and Juanita Crow Donald and Eileen Moss Benevolent Fund/Eileen Moss First and Calvary Presbyterian Church Glenn and Mona Fromme Gillenwaters Developers, Inc./J.D. and Jacqueline Gillenwaters Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Greene County Board/ Developmentally Disabled Greene County Senior Citizens Fund Jeannette Musgrave Foundation Junior League of Springfield King’s Way United Methodist Church Rev. and Mrs. Dorsey E. Levell Marie G. Lurvey Fund Mary Rigney Designated Fund Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Annual Conference of United Methodist Missouri Foundation for Health National Avenue Christian Church
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation Palmerton and Parrish, Inc./Fred and Rae Palmerton Presleys Music Theater, Inc./Lloyd and Bessie Presley Steve and Raeanne Presley/Nick and John Presley Robert L. Toombs Memorial Fund Schweitzer United Methodist Church South Street Christian Church Southminster Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Neil Stenger United Way of the Ozarks, Inc. University Heights Baptist Church Wesley United Methodist Church
GUARDIANS $10,000 - $49,999
Don Wessel Oldsmobile, Inc. /Don Wessel John and Marlene Donald Jack Downs Empire Bank Evangel Temple Christian Center Federal Protection, Inc. First Christian Church of Republic Virginia Freeman Gannett Foundation General Electric Company Employer Fund Bonnie Gray Great Southern Bank Jay and Lisa Guffey Janna R. Hall HALOS -Helping and Lending Outreach Support Hiland Dairy Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Hlavacek, Morris, McIntyre, Yates and Danielson Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hood-Rich/Jack and Frances Hood Ingram Enterprises Inc./Mike Ingram John Q. Hammons Foundation, Inc. Ruth Kelley KOLR TV 10 Bob and Randi Laves Forest Lipscomb, Jr. Dan and Carla Lobdell Charlie and Judith Lyons Midwest Window and Door Corporation/ Clarence E. McElroy
Anonymous Asbury United Methodist Church Nancy Aton Deon and Betty Axthelm B & E Printing, Inc. BancorpSouth Jane Barkley Harold and Margaret Bastin BKD Foundation G. L. Blansett Edith Brown Don and Shirley Buffenbarger Virginia Bussey Campbell United Methodist Church Peg and Bob Carolla The Carpet Shoppe/Dale and Pam Pearce Nadia and Howard Cavner Christ Church Unity Everything is Christian Church of Midpossible for the America Tom and Joyce Clark who believes. Covenant Presbyterian Church Mark 9:23 Timothy and Pamela Deffer Betty Dickey
Meek Charitable Trust/Building Centers/Terry and Mary Kay Meek Metropolitan National Bank Montclair Christian Fellowship Richard Thorp Trust Foundation National Avenue Christian Church CWF Nixa Christian Church Hazel Nordstrand Estate O’Reilly Auto Parts, Inc. /David O’Reilly Tal and Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten Family Foundation Pathways United Methodist Church Peck’s Insurance and Financial Services/Leslie Peck Pellham-Phillips, Architects/ Engineers Rene and Elsie Pingenot Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Redeemer Lutheran Church Dr. Robert Reid III and Sondra Reid Reynolds and Conway, PC/ Jerry and Pam Reynolds Rhode Island Foundation/Alan Feinstein Bruno and Karen Schmidt Second Baptist Church of Springfield Richard and Crystal Smith Ted Smith Springfield Trust Company Springfield Underground Anna M. Squires
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*Every effort has been made to ensure that this report is accurate. Please contact Paula Austin, Advancement Assistant at 417.862.3586 ext. 233 or email at paustin@ccozarks.org to report any inaccuracy or questions. Note: The Council of Churches of the Ozarks is pleased to acknowledge and thank the 40+ donors who wish to remain anonymous.
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St. Agnes Cathedral Parish St. James Episcopal Church St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ St. John’s United Church of Christ St. Paul United Methodist Church Phillip Stocker Turner Family Foundation/ William and AnnTurner Jean Turner Robert and Joan Vienhage Richard Virnig Ron and Sheryl Wachter Wal-Mart Foundation/Wal-Mart (Springfield Stores) Walnut Lawn Church of God Walnut Street Christian Church Watts Radiant Floor Heating and Snowmelting William Welsh Wesley United Methodist Women Westminster Presbyterian Church Cordie White Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wickizer Randy and Margery Wilson Winegardner Community Foundation, Inc. Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church
Kathleen Griesemer James and Sally Hargis Bill and Shirley Harrell Charles and Peggy Hedrick Dr. and Mrs. David W. Hockensmith Dana and Sue Hockensmith Charleine Kerr King’s Chapel Ellen Knox Loyd’s Electric Supply Inc. Shirley Maddy Mr. and Mrs. John Mahaffey Al and Elizabeth Manning James and Norma Mauldin Ken and Joey McClure Glen and Maurine McCray Joan Menchetti Mr. and Mrs. Duane Meyer Audrey Mittendorf Missouri State Employee Charitable Campaign Stanley and Rosemary Nelson
Adam and Eve Allyn Family Foundation/Steven and Donna Allyn Hearld and Marjorie Ambler American Detection Specialists, Inc. American Postal Workers Union Local 888 David and Carlene Anderson Jim and Janet Anderson Antioch United Methodist Church Mary Susan Appelquist ARC of the Ozarks Assemblies of God Theological Seminary John and Janice Atkinson Ruth Auner Richard and Romona Baker Catherine Banks and Gregory Janeczko Banta Foods, Inc.
We can do no great things, only small things with great love. ~Mother Teresa
SHEPHERDS $5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous Abundant Life Covenant Church Myron and Michelle Admire Asbury United Methodist Women Ascension Episcopal Church Eric and Elaine Atkinson Harriet Augspurger Dona Barski Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation Bill and Rosanna Bradshaw Memorial Inez Bowman Art and Dorothy Bredenberg Thomas and Patricia Brewer Broadway United Methodist Church Jay and Maureen Burchfield Leon and Marie Buxton Marla Calico and Jeff Geyman Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints Church World Service Lloyd and Juanita Colbaugh Jim and Shirley Cook Martha Sue Crowley Warren and Myrtle Darrah Mr. and Mrs. Dale Delong Bill and Alice Dodd Dan Emrie Photography/Dan Emrie Elite Promotions, Inc. William and Barbara Essmann Danny and Ruby Ethridge Fazoli’s First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gammon Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren Grace United Methodist Church Greater Truth Chapter No. 88 O.E.S.
Virginia Noble Ollis and Company Insurors/ Richard Ollis Ansel Owen John E. Pendergrass Joe and Marilyn Post Professional Answering Service, Inc./David and Julie Peck Fred and Lois Irene Rains Regal-Beloit Jeff and Rebekah Rhein Paul and Nancy Rich Safety Equipment Company Violet Sims Tom and Marsha Slaight Andy and Barbara Squires St. John’s Episcopal Church Virginia Steury Ron and Sue Terry Herbert and Patsy Terry The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Bill and Shirley Virdon Doris Wolfe Michael and Janet Wooten
SERVANT LEADER $1,000 - $4,999
Anonymous AARP #122 Acme Brick Company Action Sales and Rental, Inc.
Maggie Wilcox Burton Lola Butcher Betty Callaway David and Betty Carleton Lynn and Betty Carlton Dean and Sally Carter Lillian Delo Carter Central Christian Baraca Class Central Dodge Dennis and Carol Chappell Noel and Peggy Chase Mike and Mary Chiles Church Women United City Utilities of Springfield City Utilities Community Credit Union Clever First Christian Church George and Helen Clinkenbeard Evelyn Close Paula Clouse Donald and Deborah Clutter
Glenn and Carol Barclay Sylvia McDaniel Bare James and Ida Barry Faye Beachler Muriel and Robert Beckett Donald E. Beebe Don and Judy Beisner Richard Biagioni Billings Christian Church Robert and Mary Elizabeth Bird Juanita Blankenship Winston and Jean Bledsoe Marian Bloemker Bois D’Arc United Methodist Church Gerald and Keithleen Bonham Kim Bowman Mr. and Mrs. William Brell Donald and Patricia Brinker Nancy and Loren Broaddus Broadway United Methodist Ruth Circle Randy Brock John and Martha Brooks Don and Janet Brown Barbara Brown Bernard and Roberta Brownell William and Jeanne Buckner Darryl and Marilyn Bueker George and Mary Burkhardt Bernard and Pam Burrier Greg and Betsy Burris
Belle Cockrill Community of Christ Community of Christ Church Womens Department Mr. and Mrs. Kent Compton Marideth Coomer Jerald and Frances Cooney Kathleen Copeland Covenant Presbyterian Craft Guild Avonelle Cox Eddie and Carol Crabb Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dailey Lois Daily Dorothy and Michael Dake John Dameron Ron and Barbara Daniel Nancy Davis Mary Anne Day Ruth Deardorff Bernie and Linda DeBerry Barbara Decker Max and Fern DeForest Dolores Demore Gordon Denison Diamond Communication Research Ruth Doelling Dogwood Sam’s Club George and Arlene Donnell Suzie Dowler Alyce Drewel William and Merrill Drummond Drury College University and Staff Orville and Roseanne Dunn Billie June Durham John and Jacquelyn Dushko Jean and Art Elbert Arthur Gary Ellis Loren Ellis Elwood United Methodist Church Judy Everett James and Jo Evertz Exxonmobil Foundation Fast Back Rope Manufacturing Company Ronald and Erma Ruth Fels Festival of Sharing
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Robert Fiala First and Calvary Presbyterian Women First Christian Church of Ash Grove First Christian Church of Aurora First Christian Church of Mt. Vernon First Unitarian Universalist Church First United Methodist Church of Allen C. Milton and Judy Folkins Ann M. Fox Don and Marge Francis Dale and Kathleen Freeman Herman and Janice Frerichs David and Barbara Fulton G.R.O.O.V.E Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gardner Charles and Ethel Garvin Jerry and Pat Gavisk Walter and Margaret George Gibson Chapel Women’s Association Tom and Liz Giddings Mr. and Mrs. Frank Giddings June and William Gilmore GL Moore Tire Center/Mark Moore Opal Glass Gold Exchange Super Store Golden Corral James Gray Wanda and Wilma Gray Edna Grisham Terry Gum Dorothy and Salem Hagewood Dorothy Hale Treva Hall Harry and Virgie Hankins Richard and Betty Hardy Warren and Cara Harris David and Susan Hart John and Norma Hartman James Hedges Bill and Patricia Hedrick Virginia Heer Terry and Gretchen Heinz Morris and Nancy Helm Help Give Hope Sara Beth Hendricks Gerald and Bonnie Herndon Delta Joy Herndon
Richard and Patricia Higham Gregory and Angela Hiller David and Lois Hockensmith Jack Hoke Robert and Delores Holland Kent and Judy Hollingsworth Alex and Barbara Hover Collette Howland Stan and Lois Huck Pauline and Tom Huffman Shirley Huffman Malcolm and Jane Hukriede John Hume Mary H. Humphrey David and Shirley Hutchison Incredible Pizza Company William and Patricia Gillis Integrity Home Care Judith Ann Irwin Dennis and Lynda Jackson Richard Jackson Howard and Barbara Jensen James Johnson Kathy Jolovich Donna J. Jones Laroi and Clarence Jorgensen Justin Boots Clarence and Rosemary Kammerer Russ Keller Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Kelley Ken Keltner Susan Keltner Max and Jeanne Kemp Scott and Carol Kensel Kiwanis Club of Springfield North Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Knabb Ken and Maralyn Kraft Danny and Debbie Krasser Frank and Teresa Laswell Lee Leisenring Barbara Lemasters Robert and Idell Lewis Liberty Bank Ernest and Gwenda Little Marilyn Louk Melvin and Joyce Lowe Jerry and Vivian Lumpe Larry and Betty Lundh Linda MacGorman Manchester United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. Almon Maus
It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Henry David Thoreau Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGinnis Jack and Margot McGinnis Geraldine McIntosh McKinley Christian Church James McWilliams Med-Pay, Inc./Gordon Kinne Dottie Melton MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation John and Susan Mihalevich Fred and Dorothy Miller Jay and Susan Milne Missouri Health Care Association Juanita Mix
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MoDo Company, Inc. Gene and Mollie Molnar Jim and Judy Mondy Ruth E. Monroe William and Ginya Moore Leona Moore Gary and Nancy Morris Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Mt. Vernon Ministerial Association Dave and Sarah Muegge David and Terri Murray Helen Myers Catherine Nachtigal National Avenue Christian Church Abigail Circle Charles and Louise Newton Warren and Roberta Nicholson Maxine Nicks Bonnie Noland Calvin and Barbara Nossaman Nuvox Communications, Inc. Oakland United Methodist Women Max and Janice Oldham Michael and Nancy Olmsted Teresa Olsen Rosalie Padgham Steve and Patsy Palmer Pathways United Methodist Rejoice Circle Pathways United Methodist Women Bill and Barbara Peck Clara Pellham Penmac Personnel Services, Inc. People’s Bank of the Ozarks John and Sandra Pierpont Maurette Poore Stephen and Elizabeth Pope Thomas and Linda Prince Edward and Ruth Proffitt Marvin and Dianna Prosser Queen City Lodge #12 Race Brothers Farm Supply David Randall Kerry and Gail Randolph Clifford and Martha Rawley Jerry and Jeanne Redfern Regions Bank Rick’s Automotive, Inc. Ridgecrest Baptist Church Wanda Rimer Elizabeth Roberts Brian and Meghan Roe Shirley Rogers Rose Metal Products, Inc. Fred Rosenberger Berniece Rotrock Wendel and Clara Rummel John and Nancy Ryan Lulu Ryckman Jacques and Lucille Sachs Virginia Salvog Russell and Lucille Sanders Tom Schriver Richard and Jill Seagrave Eric and Kathy Shade Wilma Sharp Ralph and Doris Sheets Show-Me F100’s Club Alfred and Martha Sikes Randall and Toni Smith Robert and Henley Smith Griffith and Lucille Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith Doris Smith
Marjorie Smith Glenn and Sarah Snyder Virgil and Betty Sommers Roberta Springer Springfield Baha’i Faith Springfield Freightliner Sales Springfield Southeast Lions Club John and Katie Squires SRC Holdings Corporation St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ Friendship Circle St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ Women’s Guild St. John’s United Church of Christ 50-50 Class St. Joseph Parish St. Paul United Methodist Women St. Vincent De Paul-SEAS State Bank of Southwest Missouri Katherine and John Steinberg Norman and Esther Steinhauer Gary and Susan Stewart Jim and Jeannie Stockstill Arlene and Alan Stone Phyllis and William Stout Henry Straus Mark and Katie Struckhoff Glenda Sturdevant Ken and Loyette Swanson TelComm Credit Union The Carpet Shoppe Employees The Track Steve and Patty Thiel Leroy Thomas Dorothy and Bob Thurman Bryan and Marianne Toombs Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Mary Martha Circle Yates and Janet Trotter Ruth E. Turner Chrisella Turpin Kathryn Twibell Wilma Upton Helen Vincent H.G. and Dorothy Visio Nancy Volmert Karen Walker Delores Watkins H. W. Watkins Webster Electric Foundation, Inc. Bonnie Sue and David Weddle David and Glenda Welde Jim and Ginny Westwick Willard United Methodist Women Ronald and Joan Williams Robert and Jeanette Williams Beulah Williams Ruth Wilson Nola Winkle Sue Winkle Jeffrey and Patrice Winter Joyce Wise Ruth Wittmer Jerry and Regina Wood Jane Woolford Charles and Becky Young John and Bev Young Joan Young Robert Zahn Zerrer Elder Law Office/Lois Zerrer Patricia Ziebell
STEWARDS $500 - $999
Anonymous Carl and Lolita Albers Leona Maxine Allen James and Wilma Arnold Asbury United Methodist Over 55 Group David and Karen Baker Larry and Connie Bales Jack and Mildred Barnes David and Sharon Barnett Larry and Connie Barngrover Wayne and Alice Bartee Elizabeth Behle Bertsch Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Phyllis Bixler Steve and Susan Blumreich Craig and Leslie Boughton David and Barbara Bowser Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Boxx James Brandenburgh Fred and Patricia Brooks Diane Buatte David Bull Robert and Carolyn Bumberry Jack and Pam Burrell Byers Avenue United Methodist Church Campbell United Methodist 100-1 Class Capstone Building and Remodeling Daniel and Susan Cardwell James and Amy Carr Jan Carroll Robert and Phyllis Chapman Donald and Twajana Chasteen Citizen’s National Bank Cindy Cline Michael and Shirley Collison Joan Conn Mary Jo Cotter Cox Fitness Centers Kent and Teri Crumpley Orville and Maxine Curp Jared and Ruth Curtis Wesley and Irene Curtis D andD Welding and Fabrication, Inc. John and Virginia Davis DeVille Steel J. D. and Bette Dickinson Midge Dowler Thomas Dwyer East Sunshine Church of Christ Robert and Louise Eggleston Allen and Clara Eikner Larry and Merrilyn Ellison Jack and Helen Engleman Mark and Laurie Entrup Ralph and Sarah Ernst Patricia Everett James and Jane Fairbairn Jim and Nancy Ferguson First Church of God First Home Savings Bank Richard and Candice Fowler Jeanne Gamble Barbara Garten Bill and Jeannie Gaut Sondra Gentry John and Carolyn Gerdes James and Cynthia Giddings
Virginia Gleason Bill and Barbara Grantham Patricia Haas Annell Haase Teresa Hale Helen Louise Hall Lois M. Haloupek Barry and Cynthia Hannah Nelson and Barbara Harpine Marilyn Harris Danielle Hathcock Avis Holloway Donald and Deann Holt Andy Hooper Marthann Hoover Kenneth and Kathleen Howard Don and May Hutchison Independent Printing, Inc. Arthur Irish Wayne and Louise James Helen Jernigan Venita Jernigan Jordan Valley Community Health Center Jack and Dorothy Kaiser Doug and Julie Kays Otis and Janice Keller Wayne and Margaret Keltner Charles and Virginia Kincaid Donna King Janis King Marion Lambert Gelvin and Violet Leeper Ralph Leeson Allan and Judy Lewis William and Leonta Longman Harold and Genilie Lurie Bill Lile Manteno United Methodist Church Richard and Sharon Marsh Elizabeth McClure Russell W. McConnell
Maxine McGruder Martha D. McLean Doug and Susan McNeal Ann McQuerter Murrell David and Lynn Meinhardt James and Janice Mercer Matt Metzger Mary Meyer Midwest Fibre Sales Corporation Elizabeth Miller Graham Miller Ming Auto Beauty Center John Lee and Marcia Morgan
Melvie L. Mosier Norma Mullikin Caroline Nachtrab National Avenue Mary Martha Circle Stephen Nervig Larry and Betty Nicholson Jennifer and Justin Ogden Theodore and Patricia ONeill Durward Penry Carlos Perez and Susan Bradshaw Perez Richard and Bonnie Petiford Marjorie Pettit Gregory and Sue Pierce Pierson Cumberland Presbyterian Church Robert and Billy Piland James and Margaret Pinckley Pop’s Kettle Korn, Inc. Rex and Elizabeth Potts Pro Equine Cactus Ropes Claud and Joyce Pyle Susan Pyle Quality Childcare and Youth Development Center Queen City Council of the Blind Elmagene Rains Wayne and Barbara Reed Bob and Linda Reynolds John and Beverly Richmond Tracy Roberts Bill and Judy Robinett James Rogers Danny and Michelle Rose Frank and Barbara Rossetter David and Carol Rothermel Eugene and Kathleen Ruzicka Don and Marilynn Sater La Rue and Virginia Savage Carl E. Sawyer John Schmalzbauer A friend
Kevin Stipp Alta Stucker Marion and Leona Swearingen Glenn and Jan Thomas Virginia Thomas Tom and Linda Townsend Kenneth and Joyce Tudor Margaret Turk William and Pamela Tynes Flo Valentine Darrell and Paula Watson Mark Welch Patricia Welch Stephana Wheat WildCat Rentals William and Linda Williams Ed E. Gene Williams Cecil Wyett John and Nancy Wylie
WITNESSES $250 -$499
All Faith United Methodist Church Mark and Emily Allred Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Andrews Kay and Sammie Appleby Stephen and Susan Armstrong Ashland United Methodist Church Lazelle Atkinson Brian and Charity Bayless Ruby F. Bell John and Roseann Bentley Marilyn Bisland Philip and Cynthia Bledsoe Doris Breeze Broadway Baptist Church Brooke Insurance and Financial Service Doris Brookes
loves at all times … Proverbs 17:17
Clifford and Betty Sehie Larry and Judith Self Amy Sharp Norman and Shelley Simon Harold and Josephine Smith Lyle and Marianna Smith James Smith Ronald Snider Patsy Spindler Springfield Lutheran School Springfield Service Club of the Blind Patty Squires Robert and Mary Stillings
Stephen Brooks Elizabeth Bryant Calvin Cadwell Gene Caldwell Campbell United Methodist Church H.O.P.E. Carter Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center, P.C. Cassidy United Methodist Women H. and C. Chitwood Chris Woolsey and Associates Gene and Jane Chrisman Jane Clark William and Juathina Claspill De Forrest and Dorothy Cline Virginia Cloepfil Maxine and Connell Cobb Gordon and Ruth Conner Pam Copling Sandra S. Corby Arthur and Dorothy Cowger Fred and Andrea Cox Susie Crites Merrie Jo Crumpley Robert W. Cruse Larry and Jackie Cruzan Clarice Curbow James and Linda Danley
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Gary and Norma Day Dan and Judy Deeken Thomas and Beth DenOuden Jerry and Connie Ann Dickey Discount Pest Control Mildred Donald Douglas County Foxtrotting Horse Breeders Association Ray and Mary Lou Downs Betty Dunlop Benny and Beverly Ellis Glenn and Sarah Elson David and Jo Maxine Estes Beverly Jo Farmer Gene and Nancy Farthing John and Nancy Farthing Kurt Fischer Hadley and Jacqueline Ford Forest Avenue Assembly of God William and Millie Fotsch Larry Frances and Cathy Kissel Jean Fritz Susie Gammon Diane Giliberto James Gilmore Gold Mechanical, Inc. Donald and Betty Golik Nancy Gose Jobie Goslee Leroy and Sharon Gott Steve and Ann Grace Sister Carol J. Griesemer Richard Grosenbaugh Edward and Dorothy Haines Teresa Hall Hammer’s Autoworks LaVera Harlan Sarah Harris Jennie L. Hayter Georgia Hedges Ruth Higgins Tim Hillgamyer Ronald and Dorthy Himstedt James and Teresa Holstein Hood United Methodist Women Thomas and Marty Hornbuckle D.J. Howell Hester and Nancy Hubbard Howard and Jessie Hufford Evelyn Jackson Sue Ward Jackson Paul and Juanita Jansen Max and Peggy Jenkins Mary Ann Jennings Rich and Karin Johnson Lewis and Geraldine Johnson Zeb and Verna Johnson Stephen Johnson David and Marjorie Jurmann Grant and Mimi Kauffman Robert Keffer William and Margaret Kelly Kings Way Freewill Baptist Church Nancy Knauer Korean War Veterans Association Lawrence and Helen Krudwig Clyola and John Lafaver Michael and Nancy Light Charles and Suzanne Lindsey Randall and June Mathis Todd and Lori Matthews Bruce and Vicki McCurry Kelley and Nancy McKenzie Gary L. Mehlhorn Willis and Nadine Melgren Memorial Presbyterian Church
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Messiah Lutheran Fifty Plus Group Mae Willson Midwest Aerials and Equipment, Lois Woods Inc. Wrangler Jerry and June Monterastelli Carolyn Yandell Donald and Karen Myears John and Cathy Youngblood Richard and Roxie Napper Steve Zeller National Avenue Disciples Class Jay and Athana Nichols FRIENDS Richard and Evelyn Nichols In-Kind & Cash to $249 Earl and Nancy Niewald Anthony O’Reilly (All in-kind donations are James and Louanna Owen included in Tom and Beverly Parish this category) Todd and Betty Parnell Anonymous Nancy Pate 3D Belt Peace Presbyterian Church 417 Magazine Pinnacle Sign Marcia Aberle Francis Pitts Troy Potter Jim and Lucille Price Friendship doubles Timothy Richardson Dean and Marsha Rising our joy and divides Larry Roesslet our grief. Gayle Runke Jacob and Davina Swedish proverb Sappington Douglas and Frankie Scott David and Carol Scott Charles Aborn Shawnee United Methodist Church Angela Acree Sue Simmons Bill and Sherri Adams Roberta and Mary Skidmore Scott and Joanne Adams Christopher Smith Jay and Judy Adams Richard Smith Justin Aden Robert and Sylvia Sneed Ruth Alday Richard and Rose Marie Sovich Lowell and Nancy Springfield Queen City Lions Club Alexander St. John’s Chapel United Church of All Commercial Mowing Christ/Koinonias Bess Allinder Robert and Deidra Steffens Virginia Allison Jonathan and Jennifer Stevens Hazel Amoss Irene Stevenson Joshua and Leia Anderson Mark Stillwell Charles Anderson Bill and Joyce Stockstill Pauline Anderson Richard Struckhoff Chin Ann Ang Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sullins Elese Anthony Sunrise Optimist Club of Spfd Merlin and Hallie Artz Wilma and Carol Sutton Asbury United Methodist Mrs. Harry Sweet Elizabeth Circle Teamsters Retirees/Teamsters Hall Asbury United Methodist Mary The Exchange Martha Circle Thomas Dairy/Doug Thomas Asbury United Methodist Rebecca John and Peggy Thomas Circle Leonard and JoAnne Throne Ash Flat United Methodist Church Scott and Leslie Tillman Tameria and Jeremy Scott Askins Janice Todd Stephen and Katherine Patsy Turner Assenmacher University Heights Baptist WMU Bonnie and Don Atteberry Priscilla and Donald Vaine Edward and Karen Auger Layton and Patricia Vaughan Stephanie August Sue Wadlow Jane Augustine Danny and Janet Waite Ken and Leatha Ault Bill and Jo Walker Douglas and Willa Auman Ruth Walker Rick Austin John Walsworth Auto Magic Gary and Sue Webb Automart Radiator Mike and Carma Weinman Edna Brafford Ayers Lillian and Billie Werdeman Carol Bader Ophelia Wesley Steve Baker West Lake Christian ChurchKate Baldi Disciples of Christ Max and Donna Bane West Plains Vet Bank of Bolivar Terry West Edna Brafford Ayers Arthur and Ruth Ann White Carol Bader Paul and Terry White Steve Baker Sandra White David Barnett Daniel and Nancy Wichmer Katherine Barron
Annette Barry Cynthia Bartels Donald and Carol Bauer Terry and Mary Beach Nita Bechtel Kathy Bench Harry and Arlyn Bender Mike Bennett Barbara Benway Bill and Pat Bergmann Big Guy Mowing/Craig Thomas Carl and Karen Biggs Rick and Judy Bilyeu Loretta Bilyeu Margaret Bishop Leonard and Lael Bjella Marlin and Kelli Blakeney Faye Blanton Brad and Teresa Bledsoe Terry and Julie Bloodworth John Bloodworth Marcelle Boden
Dan Boever Fred and Loretta Bogart Carol Boles Arlie and Norma Bonar Douglas Booth Dave Borden Marlon and Albina Born Van and Suzanne Boulware Darrel and Inez Bourne Bradley Bowenschulte Ralph Bowman Kent and Dorris Boyd Martha Brabson Bob and Connie Bracher Steven and Pamela Bradam Bradford House Sharon Bradford Maryanne Brandenburg Branson Star, Ltd. Dorothy Branstetter Linda and Larry Brashear Eldon Brautigam Breadeaux Pizza Elizabeth Breazeale Marvin and Audrey Bridges Marian M. Bridges Frederick and Jeanette Brinkman Gary and Beth Britton Wilma Brotherton Robert and Billie Brown David and Renee Brown Margaret Brown Steven and Jill Bryant Karen Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buckner Melanie Buergler James B. Bugg Susie Burke Carolyn Burks
Aimee Burney Heather Burns Nancy Burns Randy and Cindy Burnside Galen and Karen Burton Georgia Burton Gordon and Debbie Butler Linda Butler Dan and Amiee Byram Emalu Byrd Maureen Callaghan Nickey and Terry Callaway Scott and Carolyn Campbell Campbell United Methodist Church Crusaders Class Clifford Campbell Phyllis Campbell Neal and Juanita Cannon Terry and Carol Carr Mary Carson Johnny and Kathy Carter Emily Carter Center Baptist Church Central Christain Church Women’s Fellowship Virginia Chace Milton Chamberlin Danny and Lisa Chandler Chappell’s Tires, Inc. Chase Bank Marvin and Shirley Chavers Bruce and Patricia Chrisope Mike and Gail Church Roy and Susan Cirillo James and Phyllis Clark Class of 1949, Central High School James and Nancy Claxton Paul Clements Clever United Methodist Bill Clinkenbeard Janis Clutter Jean Ann Coberly Woodson and Catherine Cockrill Troy and Jill Coffer Gary and Leta Coffey Stacey and Nina Cogdill James and Beverly Coker Larry Cole Doris Colwell Community United Methodist Church Patrick and Patty Connell Mary Cook Don and Sharon Coomer Randy Barbara Cooper Robert and Norma Cope Dale and Tammy Corn Pam Cornelison Lloyd Cornell Sstephen and Cynthia Corte Lena Viola Cotter Alice Counts Russell and Janice Courdin Robert and Anita Cox Edwin Cox Patrick and Kathryn Craig Robert and Linda Craig Allen Craig David Cranston Cleva Crockett Joan Crooke Doris Crosslin Jack Crossman Mary Helen Crow Margaret Crumpton Edna Cummings
Ronald and Jeanie Cummins Michael Cunniff Ted and Darla Cunningham J. Scott Cunningham Patricia Cutler Elaine Dalton Peter Daniel Rob Daniel Annette Darnell Gary and Judy Davis Nikki Davis Bonnie Dean Dean’s Excavating Melva Deckert David and Kim Dennis Paris Depaepe Anne and Ronald Depew Henry and Mary Beth DeShazo Peter and Dorothy DesJardins Details Salon Joan Dick Lesley Dilg Frances Dillman Bill and Marge Dockery Melissa Dodd Darin and April Dodrill Jerry Dodson Rhonda Dollens Darlene and Earle Doman Debbie Dombroski Domino’s Pizza Patty Dortch David and Tamara Doss Doug Kays Law Firm Betty Dowling Charles and Sherry Downen Retha Doyle Joy Draeger Kim Duncan Elsie Dunn Bethany Eaton Connie and Andrew Eck Charles and Suzanne Edel Elite Electric Contractors Elliott Veterinary Service Bill Elliott Galen Elliott Gary and Voncille Elmer Clement and Darlene Engle Equibrand Gary and Mary Erickson Donald and Nancy Erickson Susan and Scott Estes Mike Esther Carol and Waneta Evans Brent Evans Sidney and Judy Ewer Albert Fabbri Duane and Laura Fabro Falcon Steel, Inc. Dorothy Falk Michael and April Fare Anita Farmer Clint Farmer Becky Farris R.L. and N.L. Farthing William and Christina Feeback Ruth and Mark Fels Beulah N. Felt Robert Fender Tom and Margie Fenske Guy and Susie Ferguson Ferguson’s Diesel Patricia Ferlazzo Larry and Kim Fincher Irene Finley
First United Methodist Church of Saint Louis First United Methodist Church of Lebanon First United Methodist Church of Odessa Martha Fisher Dale and Karalyle Flenniken Michael and Corinna Foley Taylor and Kelly Foreman Betty Forrester Connie Fortner Ben and Rosie Francka Bill Frantz Donald and Darlene Freeman Karen French Jennifer Friend David and Marilyn Fuelling Pauline Fuelts Carolyn Gage Paul and Melissa Gallian Carla Galloway David and Barbara Gardner Lee Roy and Patty Ann Garrett Mary Gates Joseph George Suzanne George Kim Getscher David and Gretchen Gilbert Roy and Mary Helen Gilmore Lee Gilmore Margie Glaze Golden Oldies Ronnie and Joyce Golubski Brent and Patricia Good Thomas and Betty Good
Kenneth and Mary Hammarstrom David and Patricia Hangen Sara Hankins Maynard Hansen Jon and Edna Harber Cindy Harding Betty Jo Hardwicke Neal and Jackie Harkrider Rosalie Harmon Francis Harper Curt and Carolyn Harralson Earl and Mary Harris Jeffrey and Rebecca Harris Sterling Harvick Ralph Hasty Doris Havel Bill and Brenda Havens William Hawkins Sarah Hayes Carol Haynes Joe Hedgpeth Kurt and Sherry Hellweg Bert and Jeep Helm Rex and Sharon Henderson Randy Rex and Robin Jo Henderson Charles Hendricks Cynthia Henry Bill and Lara Hensley Marvin and Vickie Hensley Paul and Carolyn Hickman Alan Hicks Fonda Hicks Alice and Geral Hill Timothy and Nancy Hill Stacey Hill Walter and Janice Hindrichs Dean Hinz
God has poured out his love into our hearts. Romans 5:5
Travis and Veronica Goodell Juliana Goodwin Marshall and Annette Gordon Lee Graham Grand Country Music Hall Monty and Christine Gray Mike Gray Donnie and Paula Green Green Oaks Apartments Dorothy Hall Green Don and Amy Greene Gresham & Associates Donnie and Carol Grisham Ryan and Casey Groose Gunsmoke Guns Edward and Judith Guy H & R Block Mark and Marta Haden William and Sharon Haislip Patsy Haley John and Monte Hall Tommy and Ann Hall Kimberly Hall Jacob and Juanita Haller Joseph and Wilma Hamby Glenda and Milton Hamilton Karen Hamilton
Calvin Hlavaty Kevin and Allison Hocklander Harold and Bonnie Holcomb Thomas Holik James and Cynthia Hollander Sara Hollis Tony and Pamela Holloway William and June Holman Jean Holman Ken Holman James and Beverly Holmes Jesse and Patricia Holt Kenneth Homan Honey Baked Ham Ken and Judy Hoover Vernon and Carolin Hopkins Eunice Hopkins Mike and Danielle Hoppis John and Mary Horner Barbara Horras Horton Smith Ladies Golf Association Charles and Joyce Hough Jack and Robin House Tom and Stephanie Howard Joan Hoyer Nickie Hudelson Marga Huff Nathaniel and Billie-Jean Huggins
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James and Patricia Hughes Jana Hukriede Anita Hunter Bonnie Hunter Don and Vera Hunziker Joe and Carolee Hutcheson William and Joan Hutson Linzel and Joyce Hutson IFIX Computers, Inc. Innovations Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Derrell and Linda Jackson Robert Jackson David and Tammy Jahnke Matthew Jamieson J.R. and L.K. Jenkins Robert Jenkins Jim Stafford Theatre Carolyn Johnson Alice Johnson Janice L. Johnson Lynda Johnson Glenn and Kim Jones Gary and Vanessa Jones Donna Kay and Robert Lee Jones Herb and Lessie Jones Bruce Jones Eva Jones Jim D. Jones David Joslyn Elaine Joslyn Almon and Doris Judy Robert and Sherry Junk Jeffery and Glenda Justus William and Sharon Kahmann Paul Kahmann John and Diane Kaicher Helen Kauckemeyer Florence Kauffman Wilber and Susan Kaylor Earl Kellett Audrey K. Keltner James and Betty Ann Kemm Walton and Linda Kernohan Jack Kerr Paul and Susan Kihlmire Jay and Judy King King’s Way United Methodist Morning Circle King’s Way United Methodist Youth Fellowship Donald and Bonnie Kirkwood Joyce Klann David and Linda Knewtson John Kollmeyer Wanda Kovacs Krispy Kreme Pamela and Michael Lakey Jeff and Melanie Lance Tyler Langston Robert Lanning Marilyn Lanpher Brenda Laroche Edward Eric Larson George and Kathy Latimer William and Norma Lauderdale Dale and Leah Lawson Peggy Lawson Amberline Lecompte Paul and Sharon Leduc David and Carrie Lee Barbara Lee Marilyn Lee Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church David and Karen Lehmann
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Michael and Shirley Leibert Bishop John Leibrecht Linda Leicht Peggy LeJeune Melvin Lemons Robert and Alice Lewis Liberty Tech Center Glenda Lindsey Hubert Lines Lockwood Hardware, Inc. Walter and Beverly Long Audrey A. Long Kent Long Pauline Long Wilda Looney Tim and Geri Lout John Lurvey Oliver and Josephine Luther Henry and Frances Lyle Thomas and Saundra Lynch Stephen and Sheila Maerz Marie Magers Jennifer Mahaffey William and Rebekkah Mahl Donald and Glendora Mahnken Linda Makienda MaMa Jean’s Natural Market Anita Manifold Mansion America
Mrs. Edward McConnell J. B. McCormack Velma McCracken Ralph and Barbara McCurry Carolyn McCurry William Craig McDaniel Wallace and Twyla McDonald Allen and Patricia McDonald M.A. Schultz McFall Stormy McKee Janice McKinney Barbara McMeekin McMurry United Methodist Church Patricia McPhail Fred McQueary Elizabeth Mehl Lanny and Toni Meins Mark and Teresa Melton Mary Melton John and Gloria Mertens Louis and Marianne Metz Mexican Villa Office Walt and H.N. Meyer Patricia Meyer MFA (local stores) Mark and Janet Michel Albert and Patricia Michel Kimberly Miller Matt Miller Ruthetta Miller Cindy Million
New Horizons United Methodist Church James and Lareva Newcomer John and Katie Newport Kimberly and Wesley Nichols Dorothy and Dennis Nichols Terry and Diana Nigh Robert and Jeanne Nixon Robert and Betty Jo Nocera Helen Norton Judith Nortridge Not Too Far From Here Foundation Mildred Nyblad O’Bannon Banking Company Ocean Zen Michael and Sandra O’Connell Mary O’Connell Lela Sharon O’Dell Old Missouri National Bank Cynthia Oliver Joseph and Judy Ollis Virginia O’Quinn Richard and Joy Ottenad Mark and Sara Owen Rodney and Tiffani Owsley Ozark Sandblasting Company Ozarks Technical Community College Van and Cynthia Page June Palcheff Panera Bread
Giving connects two people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new sense of belonging. Deepak Chopra
Maplewood United Methodist Church George and Janice Marino Jennifer Marino Stephen and Lana Marisa Jessie and Della Maroney William and Susan Marr John and Anne Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin Paul Martin Peggy Martin Steve and Jana Maruszak Francis Marzolla Evelyn Sue Mashburn Jack and Jean Matthews Gary and Jean Matthews Waneta Matthews Kevin and Karen Maxwell Raymond and Jessie McCallister Carol McCarthy Mark McCarty Marjorie and James McClean Hank and Janette McClure Dorothy McClure Willard and Frieda McConnell
Justin Ryan Mills Samuel and Joyce Minasian Thomas Minton Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ Doris Mitchell Judy Modglin Ivia Monroe Montana Mark and Jackie Moore John and Janett Morgan Traci Morgan Thomas Morrill Virgil and Frieda Morris Carolea Morris Phil Morrissey Jason and Amanda Morrow Michelle Moss Tom Moulder Mt. Zion West United Methodist Church Lisa Munkatchy Sherri Murdaugh Marvin and Marie Murphree Lewalta and Melinda Myer Gary Naab Sheri Nally Anthony and Jeanne Natola Kris and Suzie Nau Roberta and Jay Neas New Beginnings Full Gospel Ministries
Michael and Laura Papp Pappy’s Place Linda Parker Sabrina Paschall Pathways United Methodist Faith Circle Kevin and Lisa Patterson Cheryl Patterson Charles Patton Jim and Eve Payne Mary Pearson Sharon Penry Harold and Esther Peters Janet Peterson Ruth G. Peterson Christine Pfankuch Jim Pickett Pierce Investments, Inc. Pink Dogwood Garden Club Marlin and Imogene Pinnell Pleasant Hope United Methodist Church Larry and Linda Porter Don Poulson William Powell Prairie Mountain Prestige Painting Diane Price Sharon Price Carolyn Prine Protel Systems & Supplies, Inc. Lawrence and Cathy Quinn Mary Raber
SMC Packaging Bonnie Radcliffe Lyle and Pamela Smith Virginia Raines Roger and Rebecca Smith Dean and Debra Rainey Larry and Betty Smith John Rainey Andrea Smith Robert and Collene Rand Cathy Smith David Randall Shane Smith Peter and Betty Rauch Teresa Gail Smith Ray Pearce Photography Tina Smith James and Barbara Reecamper Gary Snead Bob Reece Joe and Delana Snider Elizabeth Reeds Warren and Jane Soper Gerald and Martha Reenan Lydia Sorensen Barry and Diana Reicher Ronald and Ruth Spargo Jason and Natalie Rekittke Robert Spence Mark and Cheryl Repetto Geraldine Sporcic Republic Christian Church Women’s Fellowship Springfield Chapter of Missouri Volunteer Rib Crib Administration Association James and Janice Richerson Springfield Fiber Artists Dorrell and Beverly Richmann Suzanne Richmond Kathy Richter Everybody can Larry Rick Ride the Ducks be great... because Eva Mae Ritter anybody can serve. Bill and Lynn Roach John and Barbara Robb Martin Luther King, Jr Jack Robertson Judith Robertson Maribeth Robertson Springfield First Community Bank Imogene Robinette Springfield Retired Teachers Goldie and Robert Robinson Association Robert and Caryl Rohwedder St. John’s Credit Union Rose Construction, Inc. St. John’s United Methodist John and Janice Ruby Church Donald and Stephanie Ruhland Jerald and Nora Stacey John and Renee Ruhmann Judy Stangl Running D Products Adele Starr Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutledge Steak Out Iris Sage Johna Steinhauer Norma Salchow Dustin and Kyla Stellwagen Cathy Lee Sanchez Kenneth and Barbara Stemmons Joe and Cynthia Sartin Robert and Leslie Stevenson Virginia Saunders Lizabeth Stevenson James and Margaret Schantz Joseph and Clarlene Stewart Robert and Donna Scharpf David and Denise Stewart Cathleen Schlichting Rena Stewart Jefrey and Susan Schmidt John and Darlene Stinson Ralph and Geraldine Schmitz Stockton United Methodist Church Solomon and Venita Schneider Sarah Stoddard Robert and Linda Schrader Bill and Sandy Stokes Rex and Leona Schrader Janice Stokes Kimberly Schrader Jean Stokke Kim and Ann Schultz Joanne Stolle Ingrid Schumacher William Stone Dick Schwab Roger and Shere Stoner Aide Schwartzman Timothy Strade Jeff and Jessica Scott Vincent and Jean Strand Robert and Carol Scott Shannon Street Stephen and Carol Scott Rudolph and Mary Stretesky Lisa Scott Dorla Summers Stephen and Myra Scroggs Michael and Kathleen Swan Rick and Cathy Sells Tracy and Rebecca Swanson Mark and Susan Shaeffer Daniel Talbert Kim Shelby Barrie Talbott Shelter Insurance Taliaferro Imports, Inc. Charles and Georgia Sheppard Roy and Patricia Taylor Norma Shiflet Ralph Taylor Curtis and Rebecca Showalter James and Cara Terrell Sight & Sound Theatre, Inc. Ann Terrell Simmons Engineering Company, The Bears Fund Inc. The Bridge Club Rick and Pamela Simpson The Montgomery Law Firm, L.L.C. Pat Sims The United Methodist Church of Judy Sipe Harrisonville Tim and Kelly Sisco
The White House Theatre Doug Thomas Jeanne Thomas Charles Thomison Robert and Paula Thompson Robert Thurman Susannah Thurman TOPS # MO 780 Town And Country Tire
Joe and Cheyenne Tranbarger Ron and Peggy Treadway Tom Trtan Lou Tstee Donald and Betty Tucker Arnold and Elizabeth Tunaley Linda Turk Paul and Paula Turner Twin Oaks Country Club Richard and Susan Uffmann United Methodist Church of St. Clair University Heights Baptist Church Chancel Choir University Heights Baptist Church Fellowship Class US Bank Judy VanBibber Kirby Van Burch Allen and Shirley Vandel Shannah Vandergriff Jaqueline Vincent Opal Vines Eldor and Ruth Vonstroh Shelia Vorsten Ronald and Gloria Wagner Cindy and John Waites Carolyn Sue Walker Kent Walker Mitch Walker Darin and Shawn Wallace Leldon and Ginger Walsh Betty Ward Donald and Ruth Ann Warnke Dwight and Lisa Warnke Alzora Watson James F. Watts Pat Watts William and Sheila Wear Bobby and Lori Weaver Sharon Weber E. Jack Webster, Jr. Ron and Deb Wehner Wehrenberg Theatres Wellpoint Foundation Kathy Wells Jeannie Whiles Cary and Jacque White Robert and Suzanne White
Michael A. and Nancy White Howard White Susanne White-Blaine White’s Insurance Agency of Purdy, LLC Thomas Ross Whitlock Mary Wiggins Julia Wikoff Wilder Elementary Larry Wiles Justin and Lisa Wilken Timothy and Elizabeth Wilkinson Kevin and Toni Williams James and Sally Williams Autum Williams Ray and Mary Lee Wilson Marilyn Wise Doris Witt WOC Employees Hannah Wolf Marty Wolf Marjorie and Lynette Wolfe Tate and Heather Womack Mary Ann Wood E. Susan Wood Jana Woodall Edward Woody Ronnie Woody Greg and Roberta Wormington James and Janis Wrather Roger Wreath Kathryn Wrinkle Jim Wunderle Richard Dale and Rebecca Yasinski Arthur and Koula Zaumseil Tom and Karen Ziler
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Memorials & Honorariums IN LOVING MEMORY Memorials in 2008 Dixon E. Acuff by Lewalta and Melinda Myer Patricia Adams by Billie June Durham John Alderson by Joyce Klann Harriet Augspurger by James and Nancy Claxton; John and Mary Horner; James and Norma Mauldin Ross and Sally Ausburn by George and Kathy Latimer Elaine Ball by Al and Elizabeth Manning Tex Lyle and Carolyn Basham by Michael and Nancy Olmsted Charles Baum by Carolyn Johnson Jo Beachler by D. Virginia Thomas Homer Bowman by Inez Bowman; Warren and Jane Soper Jeanne Buckner by Ken and Marilyn Crumpley Billie Burrows by Ruth Kelley Joyce Butler by Ruth P. Adams Ron Caplinger by Lanny and Mary Brent Shannon Cathcart by Gary and Susan Stewart Charles Chalender by Charles and Suzanne Edel Berlin Chapman by Karen French Ed Coray by Bonnie Gray Don Cox by Avonelle Cox Sister of Avonell Cox by Robert and Connie Bracker Manuela Codillo by St. John’s United Church of Christ 50-50 Class Keith Compton by Show-Me F100’s Christine R. Conner by Gordon and Ruth Conner Jerry Conn by Joan Conn Christy and Jeff Conner by Gordon and Ruth Conner Juanita Cornell by Lloyd Cornell Clyde and Imogene Cowden By Bonnie Dean Richard Culton by Fred and Dorothy Miller; David and Barbara Fulton; Curtis and Rebecca Showalter Wesley Curtis by Irene Curtis Sarah and Paul Day by Mary Anne Day Dub Davis by Dean and Sally Carter Bill Dean By Bonnie Dean Grace Dean by Mary Anne Day Henry and Flossie Dean By Bonnie Dean Van Decker by Barbara Decker Rev. Dale DeLong by Ralph Bowman; Al and Elizabeth Manning; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith Matthew Dickey by Jerry and Connie Dickey George Dishman by Herbert and Patsy Terry John Doggett by Dottie Melton Elizabeth Donegan by Nancy Aton Noreene Doss by Virginia Salvog Mary East by Malcolm and Jane Hukriede Audra Eckard by Clyola and John Lafaver Carol Eckerman by Clarence E. McElroy Lowell, Kenneth and Everett Edie by Herbert and Patsy Terry Eugene Elson by Glenn and Sarah Elson Betty L. Ess by South Street Christian Church Mildred Martin and Gene Everett by Judy Everett Ruth Evington by Jeanne Gamble Sue Evington by Binnie Clements Guild Kathleen J. Fiala by Bob Fiala James and Cledie Collins and Clarence- Vieta Folkins by C. Milton and Judy Folkins Smead Walden and Myrtle Ford by William and Juathina Claspill Millie Fotsch by Jerry and Pat Gavisk; William Fotsch Jack Frederick by Arlie and Norma Bonar D. Scott Freeman by Donald and Darlene Freeman
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Wilbur Fritz by Jean Fritz K.V. Gentry by Sondra Gentry Grandson by Jobie Goslee Captain John Greene by Betty Dickey Mrs. Joseph Griesemer by Sister Carol J. Griesemer Dick Griter by Donald and Twajana Chasteen Guage (pet therapy) by Ron and Deb Wehner Russell Hays by Avonelle Cox Sam Hancock by Mae Willson James Harfield by Lois Woods Hershel Haworth by Fred and Lois Rains Charles Squires and Mary Lou Hawkins by Patricia Meyer Virginia Rice Heer by Patty Squires; Jack and Pam Burrell Wan and Esther Hendricks by Sara Beth Hendricks Melvin Hessheimer by Avonelle Cox George Mix, Hiram and Katie, Helen and Hilton by Juanita Mix Philip D. Hockensmith by David and Lois Hockensmith Belinda Holden by Jerald and Nora Stacey Paul Robert Hornback by Golden Oldies; by Dean and Sally Carter Virginia Huff by Sharon Price Ed Huffman by Shirley Huffman Elizabeth Nixon and Geraldine Huning by Ruth Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Jernigan by Venita Jernigan Glen Jobe by De Forrest and Dorothy Cline Stanley Johnson by Jennie L. Hayter Jimmie Jones by Donna Kay and Robert Jones W.E. Jones by Avonelle Cox Marion Jordan by Gary and Vanessa Jones Margaret Keeshan by Mary Ann Jennings Mary Jo Kelly by William and Margaret Kelly Dr. R. Payton Kelly by Dr and Mrs Compton Tommy Ratliff and Karl Keltner by Susan L. Keltner Steve Keltner by Wayne and Margaret Keltner Doug Kemp by Max and Jeanne Kemp Opal Louzader and Carrol King by Lillian Delo Carter Carrol King by Maj. (Ret.) James and Patricia Hughes; Donald and Glendora Mahnken Leonard Knox by Sue Evington; by Dean and Sally Carter Hazel Krasser by Charles Krasser; Danny and Debbie Krasser; Dad of Marcia Kreutzer by Horton Smith Ladies Golf Association Mildred Krull by Ben Krull Rella Kueck by Pam Copling; Alpha House; Springfield Underground; David and Barbara Gardner; Kate Baldi; Mark and Katie Struckhoff; Harold and Margaret Bastin; Helen Myers; Alzora Watson; Carol Boles; Dr. Kathleen Griesemer; Donald and Ruth Ann Warnke; Dwight and Lisa Warnke; Stephen and Carol Scott; Connie and Andrew Eck; Sharon Bradford; Glenn and Mona Fromme; Jay and Athana Nichols; Craig and Leslie Boughton; Nicole Piper; Watts Radiant Floor Heating; Jennifer Marino; George and Janice Marino; George and Paula Austin Jeannette Lee by Paul Lee Darren E. Lee by Marilyn Lee Margi Leeson by Ralph Leeson Edith Leist by Warren and Myrtle Darrah Ruth (Holstein) Lightfoot by Dr. Harold and Genilie Lurie Lloyd Lindsey by Avonelle Cox Charles Lindsay by Joyce Krasser; Kimberly Schrader; Robert and Linda Schrader
Sam and David Long by Pauline Long Opal Louzader by Mrs. Harry Sweet William Jerry Lucas by Roy and Mary Gilmore Sylvia Lyons by Charlie and Judith Lyons Jayne Manley by John and Nancy Wylie Steve F. Marler by Wilber and Susan Kaylor Marvin Marshall, Jr. by Mrs. Harry Sweet Gene Everett and Mildred Martin by Judy Everett Bernice Matthews by Al and Elizabeth Manning Bette Creach McCain by James and Sally Williams Peggy McConnell by Russell W. McConnell Peggy J. McConnell by Russell W. McConnell Dede McElhaney by Virginia Gleason Opal McGuire by Mrs. Harry Sweet Evelyn McNabb by Bill and Joyce Stockstill; Doris McWilliams by James McWilliams Don Menchetti by Joan Menchetti Leon Medlin by Patricia McPhail Dr. Don Menchetti by Joan Menchetti Mike and Betty Michael by Dennis and Lynda Jackson Fred Miller by Wayne and Barbara Reed Sam Minasian by Art and Dorothy Bredenberg; Joyce Minasian; Ken and Loyette Swanson Bob Mitchell by Doris Mitchell George Mix by Juanita Mix R.V. Mosier by Melvie L. Mosier Joseph Monaghan by Margaret Bishop Joyce Moody by Ruth Wittmer Charles Moody by Avonelle Cox DeArmond Moore by Leona Moore Richard Moore by Dean and Sally Carter R.V. Mosier by Melvie L. Mosier Fanny Murphy by Dale and Pam Pearce James C. Neal by Mrs. Harry Sweet Lynn Noble by Tom and Joyce Clark Norman Noble by Jack and Margot McGinnis Timothy L. Noland by Bonnie Noland Merle C. Olmsted by Margreth Olmsted Margreth Ellen Olmsted by University Heights Baptist Church Chancel Choir; Beulah N. Felt; George and Arlene Donnell; Cindy and John Waites; Dorothy Falk; Merle and Margreth Olmsted and Grandparents by William and Patricia Ingle Gillis Rosella Olson by Cynthia Oliver Augusta W. Owen by Ansel Owen David Owsley by Clyola and John Lafaver Pauline Selix and Dolly Pantoya by Avonelle Cox Ab and Margaret Patterson by Andy and Barbara Squires Mike Pirtle by Mark and Teresa Melton Elsie Pope by Stephen and Elizabeth Pope George Poddig by Robert and Billie Brown Martha Prier by Lois Daily Faye Primeau by Nola Winkle Bill Ramsey by Lyle and Marianna Smith Tommy Ratliff, Jr. by Susan L. Keltner Bill Reser by John and Nancy Wylie Ernest Roberts by Marcella Roberts Carolyn Robb by Ruth Walker; Jim Wunderle; John and Barbara Robb; June Palcheff; Robert and Donna Scharpf; James and Betty Ann Kemm; Almon and Doris Judy; William Craig McDaniel; Doris Colwell; Peter and Betty Rauch; Jeannie Whiles; Rex and Elizabeth Potts; Eva Mae Ritter; Cynthia Bartels Helen Robberson by Edna Brafford Ayers C.C. Roberts by Elizabeth Roberts Jim Rogers by Shirley Rogers Richard Rountree by Roy and Mary Gilmore Linda Royer by David and Barbara Gardner Sherman Salvog by Virginia Salvog
Mr. Garfield Salvog by Virginia Salvog Rev. John and Mary Schuch by George and Mary Burkhardt David Charles Scott by David and Carol Scott Rev. David Sears by David and Barbara Bowser Marjorie Setraycic by Cynthia Oliver Shawna by Dona Barski Mattie Edith Sharp by Marvin and Audrey Bridges Kenneth Sims by Violet Sims Lucian Douglas Smith by Cathleen Schlichting Norman Smith by Melvie L. Mosier Jim Smith by Doris Smith David D. Smith by Lillian Delo Carter Norman Smith by Melvie L. Mosier Sonny Smith by Cathleen Schlichting Louis Spangler by Avonelle Cox Shelley Sparks by Audrey K. Keltner Mr. Carroll Spriggs by Frank and Barbara Rossetter Ab and Margaret Squires by Andy and Barbara Squires Charles A. Squires by Mr. and Mrs. Compton; Bill and Judy Robinett Marjorie Stillman by Rex and Leona Schrader James and Bob Stokke by Jean Stokke Ralph Stull by Dale Pearce/The Carpet Shoppe Janice Sullins by Richard and Bonnie Petiford Harry L. Sweet by Mrs. Harry Sweet Walter Thomas by Mr. and Mrs. Knabb Walter Thomas by Belle Cockrill Bryan Toombs by Bryan and Marianne Toombs Bill Valentine by Flo Valentine Don Walker by Richard and Crystal Smith Harold Walker by Ruth Walker Jim White by Sandra White David Whitehurst by Shirley Huffman Betty Wiles by John Bloodworth; Jack and Robin House; Johnny and Kathy Carter; Malcolm and Jane Hukriede; Tom and Karen Ziler; Linzel and Joyce Hutson; J.R. and L.K. Jenkins; Ash Flat United Methodist Church; Rick and Pamela Simpson; J. B. McCormack; Larry Wiles; William and Joan Hutson; Mr. and Mrs. Kelley; Johnny and Kathy Carter Robert Wing by Allen and Clara Eikner Ronnie Wissbaum by William Welsh Patti Wolken by Gordon and Ruth Conner Lloyd D. Wolfe by Doris Wolfe Will Wollman by Marilyn Bisland John Wright by Wilma Brotherton John Wright by Pauline Long Sam Beard, Sr. and John Wright by Edna Grisham Jack Yocum by Richard and Joy Ottenad
IN HONOR OF Tributes in 2008 Janice Bauer by Woodson and Catherine Cockrill Ida Carol Barry by Norman and Esther Steinhauer Rev. Janice Beadleston by Mr. and Mrs. Cooney Jerry Berger by Richard and Crystal Smith Rob Bledsoe by Winston and Jean Bledsoe; Philip and Cynthia Bledsoe Inez Bowman by Warren and Jane Soper; Paul and Terry White Peter Browning by National Avenue Disciples Class Carolyn Burks by Thomas and Sandra Lynch; Bob and Linda Reynolds The Rev. Charles & Pam Buck by Tom and Joyce Clark Vera Buchholz by Thomas Holik Curtis Carter and Curran Carter by Dean and Sally Carter Sally & Dean Carter by Alta Stucker Bob Casaday by Doug and Susan McNeal Don Chasteen by Mark Stillwell Clergy and Staff of Christ Episcopal Church by Jack and Margot McGinnis
Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley by Charlie and Mary Bare Arra Lea Cole by Kathy Jolovich Connections Handyman Service by Virginia Cloepfil Pam Copling by Inez Bowman; Dean and Sally Carter; Noel and Peggy Chase; Joan Conn; Warren and Myrtle Darrah; Midge Dowler; Sondra Gentry; Richard Grosenbaugh; Thomas Holik; Howard and Jessie Hufford; David and Shirley Hutchison; Helen Myers; Bruno and Karen Schmidt; Ruth Wilson The Council of Churches Staff by Noel and Peggy Chase Susan Crisman by Dennis and Carol Chappell Barbara Crockett by Louise Lunn All Crosslines Volunteers by Allen and Clara Eikner Mary Helen Crow by Thomas Holik Jason & Kara Cunniff by Michael Cunniff Daybreak Staff by Jay and Judy Adams William & Nancy Daniel by Peter Daniel; Rob Daniel; Adele Starr David & Donna Denton by Kathy Jolovich Andrea Eddy by Carol Burks; Thomas and Saundra Lynch; Bob and Linda Reynolds Jeannie Farmer by Kathy Jolovich Rev. Jonathan Frazier by Charlie and Mary Bare Rev. Jonathan & Ann Frazier by Paul and Melissa Gallian Mrs. Gerry Freeman by Dale and Kathleen Freeman Very dear friends by Sylvia McDaniel Bare Tom & Liz Giddings by Melissa Dodd Frank & Norma Giddings by James and Cynthia Giddings Giliberto Family by Diane Giliberto Dwain Gold by Karen Erickson, Gold Mechanical, Inc. Grandchildren by Midge Dowler Grandaughter’s Graduation by Sue Wadlow Jill Griesbaum by Carolyn Burks; Thomas and Saundra Lynch; Bob and Linda Reynolds Mary Ann Hale & Pam Cousins by Patricia Haas Halls 5 by The Rev. Treva S. Hall Sarah Hamilton & Paul Hamilton by Jim and Judy Mondy Mark & Dorothy Harsen by Mark and Katie Struckhoff Fonda Hicks by Kathy Jolovich D.W. and Lois Hockensmith by Dave and Julie Hockensmith David Hockensmith, Jr. by Dana and Sue Hockensmith Pat Holik by Mary Helen Crow Stephen Hukriede by Malcolm and Jane Hukriede Helen Jernigan by Melanie Buergler Kathleen Jolovich by Fonda Hicks Kathy Jolovich by Timothy and Elizabeth Wilkinson; Mrs. Alta Stucker Donna J. Jones by Pam Copling; George and Paula Austin Harold Hoffman by Al and Elizabeth Manning Lynn & Beverly Kelley by Al and Elizabeth Manning Samuel King by Richard and Crystal Smith George & Kathy Latimer by Al and Elizabeth Manning Kay Lawrence by Kathy Jolovich Rev. Hubert Lines by National Avenue Disciples Class Kitty & Jack Lipscomb by Virginia Bussey Saunny Lynch by Carolyn Burks; Bob and Linda Reynolds Dr. & Mrs. Robert Magee by Richard and Crystal Smith Manifold - Son’s Birthday by Anita Manifold Rev. James Massey by Springfield Retired Teachers Association Jo Ellen McConnell by Craig and Leslie Boughton
Ruth Melton by Ann McQuerter Murrell Terry Meyer by Kathy Jolovich Betty Miller by Leslie Peck Marilyn Moore & Nancy Curry by William and Ginya Moore Becky Morgan by Elizabeth Miller Mr. & Mrs. L.L. Morrison by Louise Lunn My Children, Rich, Mary & Helen by Leona Moore Dan & Roxanne Newton by Stephen and Myra Scroggs Nan Olmsted by Wayne and Alice Bartee Marvin Pack & Larry Nally by Fred and Rae Palmerton Jean Panhurst by Charles and Suzanne Lindsey Leslie Peck by Elizabeth Miller Mr. & Mrs. William Peck by David Peck, Professional Answering Service, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Petiford and Sarah by Richard and Crystal Smith Mark & Audrey Prevedel by Bill and Alice Dodd Kate Ragsdale by Melvie L. Mosier Rusty Reynaud by Randall and June Mathis Linda Reynolds by Carolyn Burks; Thomas and Saundra Lynch Beth Robertson by Melvie L. Mosier Danny Rohrbach by Johna Steinhauer James and Donna Roper by Mr. and Mrs. Giddings Freda Rowin by De Forrest and Dorothy Cline Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rutledge by Richard and Crystal Smith Stella Sharp by Emalu Byrd Sally Simons by Melvie L. Mosier Chris Smith by Melvie L. Mosier Richard Smith by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rutledge Dee & Jim Smith by James Smith; Joe and Cheyenne Tranbarger South Street Christian Church by Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis Leonard & Helen Spellman by James and Norma Mauldin Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stanek by Robert and Billy Piland Clarlene Stewart by Dean and Sally Carter Mr. & Mrs. James Stiefuater by Judith Robertson Dave & Jeanne Toombs by Bryan and Marianne Toombs Clio Trebbe by James Smith Andrew Turner by Richard and Crystal Smith Jo & Paul Turner by Kathy Jolovich Kathleen Turner by Richard and Crystal Smith Sarah Turner by Richard and Crystal Smith Pam Tynes by Patricia Haas Richard Virnig by Virginia Cloepfil Mr. & Mrs. Richard Virnig by Richard and Crystal Smith Rachel Weiss by Richard and Crystal Smith Jean West by Lillian Delo Carter Elizabeth Wilkinson by Kathy Jolovich Charles & Bette Wilcox by Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis Willard United Methodist Women by Sue Wadlow Bill & Marilyn Wright by Sue Evington Barbara Wright by Bryan and Marianne Toombs
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40th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 18, 2009, Noon to 3pm @ Drury University Campus 40th Anniversary Celebration Honorary Chairman –Rev. Dr. Dorsey Levell (see inset)
A Community-wide Celebration! Free and open to the public, from Noon to 3pm
SHANE CLAIBORNE:
A free picnic lunch provided by Springfield’s Incredible Pizza Company
BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRISTIAN ACTIVIST AND SOUGHT-AFTER SPEAKER
Free CCO 40th Anniversary T-shirts to the first 500 guests A free children’s book to children attending Supervised children’s activities Featured Speaker Shane Claiborne - See Inset Faith Community Praise Band led by Denny Reeves of Schweitzer UMC with band members from Brentwood Christian Church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Second Baptist Church, and First & Calvary Presbyterian Church. Community-Wide Children’s Choir (150+ voices strong!) led by Sheila Grisham-Pippin, children’s music director at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Church Partners Sign Up!
Registration is not required but appreciated. Your registration will help us anticipate the need for food. Because we are celebrating outdoors on the Drury campus, please bring your blanket and/or lawn chair. For more information about sponsorship or making a donation, contact Verna - 417.862.3586 ext. 229. To Volunteer or Register Individuals! http://www.ccozarks.org/40th%20Anniversary.htm
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Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. He is featured in the DVD series “Another World Is Possible” and is the author of several books including “The Irresistible Revolution,” “Jesus for President,” and “Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers.” Shane’s work has been featured in everything from Fox News and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and National Public Radio.
Special Book Signing by Dorsey Levell Founding Executive Director of the Council of Churches Not only will Dorsey Levell’s new book, “Dumb Luck or Divine Guidance,” be available at the 40th Anniversary Celebration, Dorsey will be personally signing those books! Stop by and chat with Dorsey about his 31 years in ministry with the Council of Churches. In a folksy, easy-to-read style and a deeply personal accounting, Dorsey Levell recalls his thirty-one years as founding executive director of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, Springfield, Missouri.
He takes readers through his successes and his failures. From his early and tentative days with the Council when he was ready to quit because there was no office, no staff and no budget, to an annual budget of twelve-million-dollars. From the heady days of seemingly unstoppable growth of the Council, to a fear he would cause its downfall in his despair over the unexpected death from cancer of his closest friend and co-worker.
He speaks frankly of his divorce after forty-three years of marriage, being diagnosed with degenerative arthritis, battling prostate cancer, undergoing five-way heart bypass surgery, his nearly three decades as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves, and his love for the outdoors, especially fishing. During his tenure the Council created fifteen human service agencies, grew to more than one-hundred-twenty paid staff and more than one-thousand volunteers, and was recognized throughout the United States as a model of effective outreach ministries.
Dorsey E. Levell and Wayne E. Groner are co-authors of The Pastor’s Guide to Fund-Raising Success (Bonus Books, 1999).
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Register your church as a partnering congregation in the Council of Churches of the Ozarks 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2009. Congregations are asked to promote the Council of Churches 40th Anniversary event with a goal to bring about 10% of your average Sunday worship attendance to participate in this community-wide celebration! http://www.ccozarks.org/Sign-Up.pdf
With tears and laughter, Shane Claiborne unveils the tragic messes we’ve made of our world and the tangible hope that another world is possible.
DUMB
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Divine
Guidance My 31 years with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks
by Dorsey E. Levell
as told to Wayne E. Groner
With a Foreword by Dave Hockensmith and an Introduction by John Rush
Order your advance copy today at the pre-publication price of $15.95 (plus $3.00 S&H)! For more information, call 417-862-3586 Cover layout by Eric Baker / Blue Sky Design HireBlueSky.com
Gift of Time Awards June 18, 2009 Honoring Outstanding Volunteers in the Ozarks
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e congratulate and give thanks for the 2009 Gift of Time Volunteers of the Year, and for all 70 Gift of Time Nominees. (Back Row L to R) Major Close – Nominated by Friends of the Garden, Bill Cloven – Nominated by Schweitzer United Methodist, Patti Penny – Nominated by Ozarks Family YMCA, Judi Murphy – Nominated by Central Assembly of God (Second Row L to R) Gary Deaver – Nominated by Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, Raven Augustine – Nominated by Stalnaker Boys and Girls Club, Sue Schuble – Nominated by Springfield Greene County Park Board (Front Row L to R) Charlene Moseley – Nominated by SWMO Stillwell, Brad Cox – Nominated by SWMO Office on Aging, Bruce Snavely – Nominated by Central Assembly of God (unable to attend the luncheon) THANK YOU to the 2009 Gift of Time Award Sponsors for making this event a success.
Photo courtesy of City of Springfield
B&E Printing • Dan Emrie Photography • Elite Promotions • 417 Magazine • City of Springfield • Council of Churches of the Ozarks • Cox Health • SW MO Association of Volunteer Administrators • Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • Wickman’s Garden Village
Council of Churches Foundation American Dehydrated Food, Inc., Nadia Cavner and Bill Foster present The Council of Churches of the Ozarks Foundation Sixth Annual
Mule and Donkey Days September 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO • I-44 & MO Hwy 13 Benefiting the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation and the Council of Churches of the Ozarks Foundation
Check Out All the Details at www.ozarkmountainmuledays.com
Ozark Mountain Gala/Auction & Golf Shootout (4 person scramble)
Gala/Auction
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 5:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 11:00 a.m. Register & Lunch 12 Noon Shotgun Start Highland Springs Country Club, Springfield, MO For more information, contact Dick Dunn 417.865.1300
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Upcoming Events:
Council of Churches of the Ozarks PO Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808-3947
August 17 – Crosslines Cutsfor –Kids/August 17 & 18 – Crosslines School Supply Distribution - send your cash donations using the envelope inside this issue or call 417.869.0563 or visit ccozarks.org September 11-13 – CCO Foundation Mule & Donkey Show, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Call 417.833.2660 or 417.839.7450 www. ozarkmountainmuledays. com September 19 – Trail Ride for Hope Benefiting Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks (TRO) Bar-K Camp, Mark Twain National Forest. Call 417.862.3586 ext. 230 www. trozarks.blogspot.com
October 18 – Council of Churches of the Ozarks 40th Anniversary Celebration on the Drury University Campus. Visit www.ccozarks. org for more information. Life Together! is a quarterly publication of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, designed to inform readers of current community needs and operating agencies activities and recognize donors and volunteers. Life Together! is mailed without charge to anyone interested in the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. Council of Churches of the Ozarks Dorsey E. Levell Ministry Center of the Ozarks 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802 MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 3947, Springfield, MO 65808-3947 Phone: 417.862.3586 Email: ccozarks@ccozarks.org Fax: 417.862.2129 Website: www.ccozarks.org Central Office Staff David W. Hockensmith, Jr., • Executive Director Mark Struckhoff • Director of Advancement • ext. 225 Barbara Gardner • Executive Assistant • ext. 224 Collette Howland • Controller • ext. 232 Paula Austin • Advancement Assistant • ext. 233 Leslie Boughton • Grant Writer • ext. 235 Rosella White • Human Resources Assistant • ext. 238 Janet Garoutte • Receptionist The Council of Churches Foundation Richard Dunn, President MAILING ADDRESS: 330 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806 Phone: 417.839.7450
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