What if a single gift could ripple from a college campus to a prison chapel to a storm-torn neighborhood—and then out to the docks where seafarers find rest and kindness? We open our hearts and our calendar to the Margaret Lackey State Missions Offering, sharing how generosity fuels ministries across Mississippi that most of us never see up close: seminary training happening inside correctional facilities, bright-yellow-hat disaster relief teams people cheer for when they arrive, church plants finding their footing, and campus ministries meeting students right where they live and question.
We walk through practical ways to participate this Sunday—clearly labeled envelopes, a dedicated online option, and giving during both services—so every dollar is stewarded well. Then we shift to community: Fall Festival returns as an outreach moment, with two prayer tents staffed by gentle listeners and iHeartDHBC buttons to help members spot each other and engage guests. The invitation is simple: show up, pray, and start conversations that open doors to faith and belonging. We also preview a special recast next week featuring church planter Sam Henderson from Redemption Church in Coldwater, a reminder that new congregations bring fresh hope to familiar towns.
To anchor it all, we begin the New Testament reading plan in Matthew. If you’ve fallen behind, this is your moment to start again. Matthew presents Jesus as the Messiah King, connecting prophecy to fulfillment and painting the kingdom of God with everyday images—a seed, a pearl, a hidden treasure. We linger on Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and ask the question that still matters most: Who do you say Jesus is? If your answer is yes to the King, then let it move your hands to give, your feet to serve, and your heart to read with expectation. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review to help others find hope and join the mission.
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