Monett Monthly Lifestyle
Devotional Column — Raymond Ticknor: Good, bad, and ugly
Have you ever wondered if the God often depicted in the Old Testament is the same God that Jesus taught and modeled in the New?
Stay safe in the summer sun
Now that Summer is approaching and warmer weather is here, it is always important to remember how to protect yourself and practice smart sun safety. It’s not always possible to avoid sunlight completely, but there are things you can do to ensure that you are not getting too much sun when you are outdoors:

Stake hosts annual dance in Carthage
On April 18, the 3,000 member Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual dance at the Civil War Ranch in Carthage.
Barry County Health Corner: Detailing the Environmental Program
The community hears about the Health Department’s Environmental Program and thinks, “Oh, you mean the health inspector.”

Relief Society Birthday Celebration
On March 8, International Women’s Day, 50 women gathered at the Monett Missouri Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to celebrate the birthday of the global women’s Relief Society, founded in March 1842, to give relief to those in need.
The importance of resurrection
The 15th Chapter of I Corinthians is one of the greatest passages in the entire Bible.

Local Devotional — Randy Crane: The Book of Life
If there is a personal, infinite God who created all things including human life (and I believe there is!)….and, if this infinite, personal God wants us to understand how we are to navigate through life understanding good from evil, right from wrong and even more importantly how we are to understand the truth about who God is and how He wants us to be in a genuine, loving relationship with Him, then the question we must ask is this: Could this God make Himself and His will known to us in an understandable way which is absolutely true — true for all people throughout all time?
Barry County Health Corner: Safe sleep program available
The Barry County Health Department hosts free safe sleep education sessions for new and expecting parents and caregivers. These events provide hands-on demonstrations, expert guidance, and even free portable cribs for families in need that meet certain requirements.
Fuller Housing Center gives thanks
The Monett Fuller Housing Center Board of Directors is proud to honor the Gilmore family and all of the following who offered their time, energy, skills, and financial support to build House No. 15 at 8th and Scott Streets in Monett.

Youth returns from serving
Noah Holmes, of Monett, son of Joseph and Rebecca Holmes, has returned from serving two years in the California Fresno Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.



