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

Polk County KLIFE recently added new team member Sarah Creasy as the organization’s first development director. Creasy will officially join the team on July 1, 2023. more

Southwest Baptist University conferred 286 undergraduate degrees during two ceremonies Friday, May 19, and 176 graduate degrees during a ceremony Saturday, May 20, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus. more