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CCCB Men’s Banquet – Thursday, March 11 “Following the Footprints of Jesus” Men’s Day will feature Randy Gariss as the workshop leader and banquet speaker. Randy is a graduate of Ozark Christian College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary (now Cincinnati Christian University). He has served as the preaching minister of the College Heights Christian Church in Joplin for 27 years. Randy and his wife, Julie (the Women’s Luncheon speaker) are involved in the missions work of the church and have traveled extensively to overseas mission points to teach, counsel and encourage. Randy is an excellent preacher, and we are honored to have him present God’s word to us.   Menu:  Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, green beans, rolls, and cake for dessert.   Registration and banquet tickets will be available in the lobby of Pelfrey Hall on the day of the event. An offering will be received to go towards purchasing a smaller vehicle for college travel.     HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLEM UTTERBACK   Clem Utterback, long-time member of MCC and former resident of Middletown, will be 80 years young on Sunday, March 14th. There will be a celebration in her honor from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, March 13, at the Tri-County Nursing Home in Vandalia.   GOSPEL CONCERT AT MCC   Don Todd, gospel recording artist from Memphis, Tennessee, will be our special guest on Sunday, March 14th. Don is also the founder and president of Memphis Inner City Outreach, Inc., International. This mission was begun in 1989 with a primary focus on the homeless, poor, and prisons. Memphis Inner City Church was established in 1990 as a part of this mission.   Food programs, shelter vouchers, tutoring, GED, clothing, hygiene kits and much more have been a part of this ministry over the years. In recent years, the ministry has expanded to include foreign mission fields with trips to Cambodia, Thailand, India and Haiti. He has worked with American Rehabilitation Ministries, one of our missions.   With a background as a singer/songwriter and minister, Don’s presentation will include a time of praise and worship, solos, and updates on the ministry. An offering will be received which will be used for the work in Memphis and work in Saint Martine, Haiti. The work in Haiti consists of constructing a school and medical facilities.   This concert will be held at 9:00, our regular time for Sunday School. Don will also share during the Worship Assembly that day. Please come prepared to share above your regular giving in this special program.     CMCE   Blue Ridge Christian Church in Columbia will host this month’s meeting of the CMCE on Monday March 15th. The theme for 2010 is “The Restoration Movement” and will feature a biographical sketch of a Restoration Movement leader each month as well as a message that will explain some of our heritage in this movement. The speaker will be David Sowers, Christian Campus House, who will be addressing the idea of having no creed but Christ. The sketch will be about an early movement leader by the name of John “Raccoon” Smith. Make every effort to attend each month’s meeting and learn more about our heritage in the Restoration Movement.       Missouri Christian Convention This year's convention will be close by at the St. Charles Convention Center on March 19, 20. Again this year the church will use the Rapid Registration program, paying one fee that allows every member of MCC to attend with no additional registration fee. Plan to attend this wonderful gathering of Christian brothers and sisters from all over the state. You may obtain more information about the convention, by clicking on the Missouri Christian Convention logo on the home page.   Women's Day at CCCB Women’s Day at CCCB will be on Saturday, March 27th, and will feature Julie Gariss as the main speaker. Julie is the wife of Randy (our Men’s Banquet speaker) and together they have served College Heights Christian Church for 27 years. She has a passion for teaching the Word of God, and has spoken at women’s retreats and conventions across the United States. Workshops will also be presented by Anne Menear and Kathy Craig. Anne is a CCCB professor and youth minister for the Callao Christian Church. Kathy and her husband, Tim, serve together at the Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and the luncheon will be at 12:15 p.m. Child care will be provided during the day. Reserve your spot by March 22nd by contacting us at 888-263-3900 x110 or faxing your reservation to 660-263-3936.   Kiamichi Men's Clinic   The Kiamichi Men’s Clinic will be held May 3-6 on Christ’s 40 Acres in the Kiamichi Mountains of Oklahoma. The event, held the first week of May each year, features some of the best preaching and singing you will ever hear. Housing in dormitories, or camp sites with electricity and water are available. The cost of this three-day event is $20.00 for registration, plus $25.00 for a meal ticket. Ladies are welcome on Monday night and Wednesday night. To print a registration form, or to get more information, visit their website at: http://www.kiamichimission.org.