NewsJune 14, 2000
'SPREAD THE FIRE' RALLY TO BE THIS WEEK
SIKESTON, Mo. -- More than 50 churches will be represented in a "Spread the Fire" rally this week. The rally, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, is part of the preparations for a Celebration 2000 event. Nearly 600 people attended a similar rally in April that served as an encouragement to event organizers...
SIKESTON, Mo. -- More than 50 churches will be represented in a "Spread the Fire" rally this week.
The rally, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, is part of the preparations for a Celebration 2000 event.
Nearly 600 people attended a similar rally in April that served as an encouragement to event organizers.
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Celebration 2000 is a crusade with the Rev. Ralph Bell, an associate evangelist with Billy Graham ministries. It is being planned for Aug. 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sikeston Field House.
Churches from all denominations from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau are involved in the planning.
Volunteers are already in place, but more are needed to serve as choir members, ushers and counselors.
To volunteer or for more information, call the crusade office at (573) 481-0075.
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