December 21st

Online Giving
Engage Table
At the Welcome Center located in the Foyer (by the Worship Center).
Stop by the Engage Table to sign up for upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
Bible Studies & Equip Classes

Prayer
Worship Through Giving
Budget Receipts Last Week $14,273.86
YTD Received as of 10/31/25 $772,510.54
YTD Expenses as of 10/31/25 $721,285.59
Weekly Budget needed $19,586.66
YTD Received as of 10/31/25 $772,510.54
YTD Expenses as of 10/31/25 $721,285.59
Weekly Budget needed $19,586.66


We are inviting input from the congregation on how to best allocate the ERTC funds. To share your suggestion, please complete the form at firstjoplin.org/ertc. All suggestions will be reviewed by the Budget Committee, and selected proposals will be presented to the church body for approval through a congregational vote. If you need assistance or can't submit a suggestion online, please call the church office.


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Sunday Service:
9am and 10:30am - In-Person
10:30am - Online (firstjoplin.org/live)
10:30am - Online (firstjoplin.org/live)
Midweek:
Activities and Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 7th, from 6–7:30 PM!
We’ll have activities for birth through 12th grade, as well as
Men’s Bible Study, Pastor Bible Study, and GriefShare.
Women’s Bible Study begins the week of January 14th.
We’ll have activities for birth through 12th grade, as well as
Men’s Bible Study, Pastor Bible Study, and GriefShare.
Women’s Bible Study begins the week of January 14th.

To find out more, look for our next First Look Lunch or
Church Staff:

John Swadley - Transitional Pastor

Jason Taylor - Youth and Worship Pastor

Olivia Williams - Interim Children's Ministry Director

Ryan Young - Collegiate Minister

Ken Hawkins- Senior Adult Pastor

Jodie Wood - Administrative Assistant

Charity Anderson - Nursery/Preschool Director

Austin Buckner - Creative Arts & Technology Director

Carrie Morrell - Financial Assistant

Landon Budke - Ministry Assistant

Ralph Maness - Exceptional Needs Specialist & Nursery/Preschool

Angel Hughes - Nursery/Preschool

Regan Kelly - Nursery/Preschool

Ashley Hailey - Custodian

Barry Huff - Maintenance









