First Christian Church in Maryville has been very busy in their local community lately and are happy to share about their August activities.

On Saturday, August 19, they held a Free Rummage Giveaway Day in the parking lot where they invited anyone in the community to receive the blessing of some free furniture, kitchen items, and other miscellaneous things. Although it was a hot day, there was a great turn out and nearly everything from several couches to shelves to a couple burn bins were gifted to members of our community.

On Thursday, August 24, they served a lunch and a motivational moment with the Northwest Missouri State University Football Team--a group of about 160 people.

On Sunday morning, August 27, they blessed returning students of all ages, and those in education with a Blessing of the Backpacks celebration during worship. Each student was also given a small token of encouragement.

Also on Sunday evening, August 27, they hosted an Ignite the Night Prayer Walk/Run where they invited the community to join in sharing prayers and then walk/run a route that is 15 blocks around the church. This is our first foray into the idea of making our primary mission field "our own backyard," hence the 15-block route traveled.

Thank you to FCC’s Virginia Ripple for this information.