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Prison or Platform
What if we didn't try so hard to look like we've got it all together? Comparison would be far less alluring and our impression of people far less skewed. Pretending to be perfect ministers to no one. … more
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Community Outreach Ministries and Polk County Health Center were just a few of the partnering organizations who shared their resources with the community as part of the Parental Resilience Day event on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Letter to the Editor
Community Connections would like to thank the Bolivar Community for recognizing the importance of parents in our community. We have fantastic partners who work hard every day to support families. A special thanks to Berean Baptist Church, Open Hearts Methodist Church, Woods Supermarket, Polk County Library, Thrive Ministries and Community Outreach Ministries for their participation in celebrating Parental Resilience Day 2023. more
COM releases 2022 Annual Report
Community Outreach Ministries recently made their 2022 Annual Report available to the public, highlighting some of their work and accomplishments from the past year. more
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Annual Night to Shine event set for Feb. 10
The annual Night to Shine event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Bolivar Intermediate School. more
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What is Parental Resilience Day?
Polk County Community Connections is introducing a new holiday to the community. Parental Resilience Day will be held annually on January 28 in order to recognize the importance of strengthening families and promoting resources for parents and children. more
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Community Calendar
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I Can Only Imagine
The parents of Bart Millard were divorced when he was three years old. His mother did not want him. So Millard went to live with his father. He was abusive to him through much of his childhood. As a child, he feared his father would get upset about something and take it out on him. more
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Chili and Soup Supper
Rondo Baptist Church will host a free chili and soup supper from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Followed by the Fifth Sunday Singing with Red Letter Edition Gospel Group, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. more
SBU and Next Level Solutions Announce Educational Partnership
Southwest Baptist University and Next Level Solutions are partnering to help address the shortage of technical workers in the Ozarks by offering technical classes at a reduced rate. The partnership decreases the cost of computer science courses at SBU’s new dual-credit program, SBU Academy.  more
As co-directors, Traci Rickman (left) and Deanna Counts (right) have been spearheading the mission of establishing the warming center during its first year of operation.
Cold world out there
Many people don’t often complain about a mild winter weather that ranges in the 50s and 60s, but as the daytime wanes, a chilly air begins to take hold and the unsheltered individuals of the community are forced to find a place to escape the bitter cold of the night. more
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Grief Support Program Offered to the Local Community
The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. Berean Baptist Church will begin offering GriefShare groups, caring small groups that provide support, encouragement, and help. Meetings will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting on Tues., Jan. 10. more
Community Calendar
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The Shepherd Calls
As I write, pastors and others are laboring over a final, meaningful message for Christmas. That is as it should be. Those who are called should do their best to communicate the birth and meaning of the Savior; but words printed on paper struggle to communicate the ecstasy of the event. That is better done by poets and hymn writers. Hence, I am reprinting a Christmas message I first penned twenty years ago. God bless you, and Merry Christmas! more
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Christmas events at Open Hearts
Christmas Eve Services more
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Bolivar​​​​​​​​ Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas
Bolivar​​​​​​​​​-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten! more
Bolivar Chamber welcomes all to 19th annual Light the Park event
Bolivar residents are welcome to see all the sights at the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Light the Park event from 6 to 9 p.m. every evening through Friday, Dec. 30 more
Community Calendar
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Zach McIntire, pastor of Living Faith Fellowship, gives a cheery greeting to Walmart customers as he rings the bell for the the Red Kettle Campaign and waits for the rest of his group to join him for Christmas carols.
Ring Christmas bells
With a warm, friendly smile, bell ringing volunteers are sharing some yuletide joy with holiday shoppers this Christmas season. more
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Jane Bolton is holding a picture of her daughter, Laura, who died in a car crash 27 years ago. Since that time, Jane has taken part in several grief help programs. She was nominated as a finalist for the Lake Norman Woman Magazine, Women of Will award. The award recognized women who have taken hardship or tragedy and given back to the community. Jane offers solace to those who are grieving no matter where they are at in their grief journey.
Jane Bolton knows there is no rule book for grief
(Jane is an employee of the Cedar County Republican Newspaper and was willing to share this story of her loss in hopes of helping others who are grieving this season.) more
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SBU to collaborate with Cedarville University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program
Southwest Baptist University is partnering with Cedarville University to allow eligible students to be accepted into Cedarville’s Doctor of Pharmacy program. more
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Caps off to SBU grads
Winding down the fall semester, 180 Southwest Baptist University graduates are preparing for their time in the spotlight when they are recognized for completing their hard-earned degrees. more
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Banquet attendees are led in the bidding for a trip to Branson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOs
A Sweet Success for KLIFE
Polk County KLIFE, an organization dedicated to discipleship and ministry for area youth, held their annual Sweet Impact Banquet fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 5. more
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