Briefly

Missouri District LWML convention was held

More than 800 members of the Missouri District Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) met June 6 through 8 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Mo., for their 20th biennial convention. The theme was "Precious Journey." The Rev. Dr. Ray Mirly, president of the Missouri District LCMS, delivered the message. During convention business, delegates approved a mission goal of $331,000 for the 2008-2010 biennium, selected mission grants and elected officers. Officers elected were vice president of Christian Life, Christie Steffens of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, Mo.; and pastoral counselor, the Rev. Alan Wollenburg of Concordia Lutheran Church in Sikeston, Mo. The LWML is the official women's organization of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). The Missouri district LWML is made up of 21 zones with 291 societies and a membership of 5,937.

Vacation Bible school activities planned

• Bethany Baptist Church's annual vacation Bible school will be from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. This year's theme is "Set Sail for Outrigger Island." This vacation Bible school is for all children through sixth grade. Transportation can be provided. For more information, call 335-8622.
• "Power Lab" is the theme of vacation Bible school at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Register children ages 3 to fifth grade by calling the church, 334-3200.
• First Presbyterian Church will offer vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the church fellowship hall. The theme will be "Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures." The program is for children age 4 through third grade. Snacks will be served.

David Patillo in concert at Bethany Baptist

Singer and songwriter David Patillo will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. today at Bethany Baptist Church, 1712 Randol Ave. in Cape Girardeau. Patillo has written more than 400 songs, and his releases have charted 30 times.

Churches to pray for veterans, soldiers

• Red Star Baptist Church will have a special service honoring veterans and those currently serving in the military at its 10:40 a.m. service June 29.
• Zion Methodist Church in Gordonville will have a prayerful, patriotic worship service honoring veterans, both living and deceased, and those currently serving in the military. The names of veterans submitted to the church will be displayed throughout the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services July 6. Special prayers will be offered for all veterans and servicemen. Submit names by e-mail at zionumc@showme.net, or call 243-8025. For more information, visit www.umcgordonvillezion.org.

Schedule of activities at Red Star Baptist

Red Star Baptist Church will hold worship services at 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible study will be at 2 p.m. Monday, and a prayer meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Events offered at First Baptist Church

At 9:30 a.m. Sunday, the Gathering: Contemporary praise and worship with a Bible Study for young adults; 10:45 worship service, the Rev. Mike Shupert delivers the third sermon in the "Getting Centered" series from Psalm 118 titled "God Has a Plan"; at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, adult Bible study with Dr. Ron Winstead: Luke 14:15-35; Kids' Club with Whitney Thomason and video-based Bible study "Simply Enough — Straight Talk on Simple, Just Living," with Tony Campolo, led by Tyler Tankersley, director of Young Adult Ministries; at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, book study for young men junior high through college age "To Own a Dragon," currently on chapter 3, "The Mentor."

— From staff reports