With the recent announcement the Baldknobbers would be relocating to a new theater, representatives from “Jammin’ for Jesus,” a monthly concert event that also doubles as a fundraiser, confirmed they will also call the new venue home beginning Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m.
Sunday is synonymous with chapel service for most folks. One College of the Ozarks student became even more familiar with church when he became the first student in years to preach for his fellow students one Sunday in February.
Folks living in the Branson area who are hungry have the opportunity to eat three free meals a week, thanks to Loaves and Fishes.
A local church is now offering kindergarten, as well as working to expand its education services.
Stone and Taney counties residents were working hard this week to pack and ship shoeboxes filled with presents for children around the world.
The season of giving is almost upon us and one local nonprofit is seeking volunteers for its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Jesus Was Homeless invites the community to give back Nov. 24 at the 9th annual Love Your Neighbor Thanksgiving dinner from 5:30-8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Ch…
More than a decade ago, an idea was shared among a group of three to start what is now called Cowboy Church.
In the season of Oktoberfests, the Faith Lutheran Church is hosting its 25th festival at the beginning of next month.
Sunday will see the year’s largest “Jammin’ for Jesus” event, a super-sized show called “Jammin’ Into The Night,” and featuring more than three dozen artists and acts, and will span 10 hours, running from 2 p.m. until midnight at the Branson Star Theatre. The event will benefit Christian Act…
Next month’s “Jammin’ for Jesus” event, set for Sunday, Sept. 4, will be a super-sized show called “Jammin’ Into The Night,” featuring more than three dozen artists and acts, and will span 10 hours, running from 2 p.m. until midnight at the Branson Star Theatre. The event will benefit Christ…
It is not everyday 2.3 million people from 187 countries come together and pray, but during World Youth Day, that is exactly what happened.
Popular southern gospel music group the Inspirations will perform at Skyline Baptist Branson on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Jesus Was Homeless paired ice cream and auction items for its first-ever ice cream social Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center.
Recently, a local nonprofit released a cookbook focusing on microwave recipes. The book, written by Jesus Was Homeless founders Bryan and Amy Stallings, was five years in the making.
Tommy Tenney will be sharing his passion for the presence of God June 26 at Faith And Wisdom Church in Branson. If you don’t remember Tenney, he’s the author of the multimillion-selling series titled God Chasers. He also penned a novel that Hollywood made into a movie, “Hadassah: One Night W…
A limited number of spots are still open for Kampout, a day camp affiliated with Kanakuk Kamps.
This month’s Jammin’ for Jesus will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5 in the Branson Star Theatre Complex, 3750 W. 76 Highway.
Evangelist and talk show host Kevin Shorey is back at work after taking some time off to deal with the tragic, unexpected death of his mother Christine Kendrick, who died April 23 in a fire.
BRANSON WEST — A nonprofit thrift store has a new location and will host its grand opening May 28. Christian Associates has been able to provide nearly 40 tons of food and $100,000 in direct financial aid for those in need through endeavors such as its thrift store, which now has a new locat…
A showcase of fundamental American liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to peaceably assemble, was celebrated as the Righteous Revolution rocked Branson last week.
Medical care seems to be everywhere in the Tri-Lakes Area. Cox Medical Center Branson and Mercy Hospital both have locations in the region, as well as other family health care facilities; however, not everyone is able to receive medical care there.
BRANSON WEST — A group of Branson High School juniors have taken note that “Jesus came not to be served, but to serve.”
One of Branson’s long-time entertainers took center stage last week, fighting back tears at times, to tell his life story to a group of teens.
More than 500 community business prepresentatives attended this year’s Rock It Rally! event at Showboat Branson Belle Tuesday morning.
From the time Hunter Leichner was a child, he has been immersed in and around the sport of golf. Now, he’s hoping to use golf as a platform to speak about his faith. His father, a minister who traveled and preached, is also who started Leichner on the golf course.
The 54th annual spaghetti dinner is an event, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, of Branson, uses to promote community and good will.
Country singer, author and speaker, Naomi Judd will be the keynote speaker for the Caring People’s annual dinner, Honoring Our Mothers, May 5, at Chateau on the Lake resort in Branson.
Ozark Mountain Legacy has teamed up with area chambers of commerce to host its rally — focused on re-energizing businesses and organizations to better serve visiting guests — from 10 a.m. to noon March 29 at the Showboat Branson Belle.
At first glance, the challenge of continuing the HopeCenter’s mission couldn’t have come at a more inopportune time when December flooding brought operations to a standstill.
FORSYTH — Local Business Men’s Fellowship meetings are a place where faith is discussed informally, and men gather to encourage one another.
Changes continue to occur among the Branson Loaves & Fishes program.
The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Campus Ministry are presenting a Valentine’s Day dinner, concert and fundraising event at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center at 6 p.m., Feb. 13. Tickets for the event are $20 and include dinner and a concert.
Helping the poor and marginalized is not something everybody wants to devote time doing, yet the need exists locally.
Almost like a page out of the story of Noah — rains came down, Turkey Creek came up, way up, with blackflow from Lake Taneycomo, and the HopeCenter went under.
Local evangelist Kevin Shorey is using everything at his disposal to make sure his ministry not only stands out, but reaches as many people as possible.
When one steps through the door of Jesus Was Homeless headquarters located on Country 76 in Branson, two things happen.
Volunteers make the annual Christmas Bash go.
For the past 16 years, Branson illusionist and Pastor Dave Hamner has been hosting the Branson Gospel Sunday Service, a Christian outreach to the community that meets each Sunday at the Hamner Variety Theater. Next year, several longtime members of Hamner’s ministry will join the lineup …
From Branson to Forsyth and Kimberling City, Operation Christmas Child is underway as the spirit of giving takes center stage.
One of Branson’s newest shows, the “Sunday Gospel Nights” Christmas production “It’s All About Jesus!” is holding a special 3 p.m. show Sunday at Grace Community Assembly. Admission to the show is free.
New Beginnings Fellowship’s thrift store celebrated its first year of being open Thursday.
College of the Ozarks Associate Professor of Nursing Chelsia Harris, a local author who recently released he first book, “Created & Called: A Journey to and through Nursing,” will hold her first ever book signing 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in front of the grand fireplace at the …
After months of working with students, the Jobs for Life program has finished its third year.
Silver Dollar City is home to dozens of roller coasters, but some area students weren’t there for the rides recently. Legacy Youth Institute hosted its second session in a year-long program to teach students about traditional Ozarks values.
The names may be pronounced the same and the resemblances striking, but John Wain is much more than a look and sound-alike who has spent the last 45 years portraying the legendary screen icon John Wayne. In addition to Wayne, Wain also uses his portrayal of another Hollywood legend, Oscar-wi…
The Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Hollister will participate in what they are calling a “marriage-changing event for couples” later this month when they’ll take part in Family Life's “I Still Do” one-day simulcast marriage event set to strengthen the marriages and rekindle the romance of …
The monthly “Jammin’ for Jesus” concert and fundraising event at the Doug Gabriel Theatre is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.
Last week’s edition of the monthly “Jammin’ for Jesus” event, a supersized show called “Jammin’ Into the Night,’ which featured more than 50 artists spanning 10 hours, was a huge hit according to organizer Phyllis Rotrock.
Next month’s “Jammin’ for Jesus” event, set for Sunday, Sept. 6, will be a supersized show called “Jammin’ Into the Night,’ featuring more than 50 artists spanning 10 hours, according to organizer Phyllis Rotrock.
Chelsia Harris, a local author, mother, nurse, professor and wife of Branson entertainer Paul Harris, is getting ready to celebrate the release of “Created & Called: A Journey to and through Nursing,” which is her first book.
In 1984, when Branson was still a somewhat sleepy, off-the-beaten-path community, 11 churches met to discuss a growing problem: how to minister to the poor and needy of this community in a structured way.
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