The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

Church briefs
Abundant Life Christian Center, 6863 Newman Road, is holding “the big game” indoor tailgate party for children, youth and adults at 5 p.m. Sunday.
AP: Egyptians refurbish monastery
Egypt’s chief archaeologist unveiled on Thursday an extensive renovation of the oldest monastery in the world, touting the work at the 1,600 year-old-site as a symbol of peaceful coexistence between the country’s Muslims and Christians.
AP: Fewer chaplains available for those stricken with dire illnesses
Finding a priest to be at the bedside of the dying is becoming harder and harder across the country. The shortage of priests has been a problem for years, but its implications become most clear at dire times for the ill.
Rich Brown: Christian cheer squad headed for competition
As athletic teams have become more prevalent for Joplin-area home-schooled students, so has the demand for cheerleaders. The Joplin Christian Cheer Squad is helping meet that demand.
Church briefs
The American Eagle Band and Singers, a Joplin group, will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Warren’s Branch Baptist Church.
AP: Faith groups step in as abstinence funds dry up
“With funding being cut from the government, you’re going to see more responsibility placed on churches in the community to carry this banner,” said Michael Polite, assistant pastor at Riverside Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nashville.
Rich Brown: Todd remains ‘powerful voice for God and country’
When I heard that this former Joplin evangelist recently completed six decades of service to Christian ministry and is still going strong into his 61st year, I felt it time to give honor where honor is due.
Church briefs
The Covenant Children’s Choir and the Sanctuary Choir will present special music at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 509 S. Pearl Ave.
AP: Worshippers with disabilities struggle to find home in church pews
The issue is gaining new attention as the disabled community expands, fed by aging baby boomers and a growing number of people with intellectual disabilities who are demanding a more prominent place in the pews.
Rich Brown: Pastor to return to Holy Land
Phillip McClendon pastors one of the largest churches in the Joplin area. But the help he provides to his fellow man goes far beyond the walls of his church.
Church briefs
Lone Elm Pentecostal Church of Joplin will welcome the Victorymen for a night of Southern gospel music. Singing will begin at 7 p.m. today.
AP: Hume takes a swing for Christianity
When Fox News’ Brit Hume suggested last weekend that Tiger Woods turn to Jesus to deal with his sins, critics argued that Hume showed little knowledge about Buddhism, the faith that has been a major influence in the golfer’s life. “I don’t think that faith offers the kind of forgiveness and redemption that is offered by the Christian faith,” Hume said. “So my message to Tiger would be, ....”
McClatchey: Thousands pray at 'Lord of the Miracles' shrine
For decades the faithful say, a 1-foot-tall crucifix has been granting the wishes of people in need.
Church briefs
There will a Baha’i fireside talk at 7 p.m. today in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Taggart, 2605 E. 20th St. The speaker will be Charles George, of Chicago, who will speak on “Why We Need Another Religion.”
AP: Artist priest finds God in abstract expressionism
No ordinary preacher, Father Bill, as he’s known throughout Pomona’s fledgling arts district, long ago discarded his clerical collar in favor of a painter’s smock.
Church briefs
First Baptist Church of Joplin, Seventh Street and Pearl Avenue, welcomes Jamie Tickelas as the congregation’s new senior pastor.
Rich Brown: Journey to Jerusalem awes Joplin couple
If Dennie and Loretta Lynch had one word to describe their 10-day tour of the Holy Land last month, the Joplin couple would likely go with “awesome.”
Church briefs
God, Dave Brubeck and all that jazz
Any jazz fan who has been paying attention at all during the past half century will recognize the quirky 5/4 riff that means the Dave Brubeck Quartet is swinging into its classic “Take Five.”

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