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On August 15, 1944, Dr. Harold Reader closed his work with the church and the Rev. Robert J. White of Marion, Indiana was called as Pastor.  Rev. White began his ministry with the church September, 1944. During White’s tenure, debts … Continue reading →

Many of you have heard about the boy who was afraid of falling asleep:  A mother came to us in the Food Pantry and asked if we could come to visit them.  We went in late January to talk with … Continue reading →

Harold Phillips, Coordinator of the CBF of Missouri, spoke during the Missions Dinner 21Mr2012.  Sasha and Mira of the Bosnian Ministry were also present and recognized.

Originally from Serbia (Mira) and Austria (Sasha), the Zivanovs minister to refugees from the former Yugoslavia, which includes the countries of Bosnia, Slovenia and Croatia. The Zivanovs will work in partnership with Kirkwood Baptist Church and other local churches. One … Continue reading →

Ninety-nine years ago: twenty-eight folks gathered on March 18, 1913, to start a Missions Sunday School, which would meet on Sunday afternoons in the rented Suburban School of Music at Newport and Summit Avenues.   WGBC is nearing its century mark … Continue reading →