Rondo Baptist Church will be having their Fifth Sunday Singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, featuring music from Red Letter Edition with Bob Lovett and the band. more

Bolivar Pentecostal Church of God, located at 329 High Street in Bolivar, will be having a Kids Crusade with Dawson and McKenzie Brooks from Joplin. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 2. more

Mt. Gilead UMC will be celebrating its 170th birthday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. more

I heard a sermon by Josh Thompson at Hope Church a few years ago that made an impact. He said (I’m paraphrasing): “Many of you have built a fortress using bricks of subtle hopelessness.” more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Looking for something your kids can do this summer? Children will have the opportunity to participate in Vacation Bible School at area churches. more

The Bolivar Herald-Free Press invites area churches and organizations to submit their Vacation Bible School (VBS) announcements. more

Wellspring Baptist Fellowship, located at 2110 S Spring Place, Bolivar, will host its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 10-14, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. more

Goodson Missionary Baptist Church will host their 127th annual homecoming services this Sunday, June 11 in Goodson. Morning services start at 10 a.m. with a potluck basket lunch following. Elder Jerry Grant will bring the afternoon message starting around 2 p.m. All are welcome. more

Country and small town churches are windows to the heart and sinew of this country. more

The Goodson Missionary Baptist Church has scheduled a couple of events this weekend. more

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will hold their annual Family Bible Week from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9 at 123 N Canton in Bolivar. more