MEET OUR ELDERS
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David Coffee
"I love 26th and Connecticut because it is encouraging. There is informative preaching and bible study and I love being with fellow Christians who are my dearest friends. Some truly amazing people attend here!" Favorite Bible Verse: "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope." Romans 15:4 Favorite Restaurant: Cheddars Favorite Pastimes: Being with friends and family, doing anything or nothing at all. Fun Fact: During and after high school, David was a welder in the Boilmakers Union. He worked on lake freighters in and on the Great Lakes of Michigan. |
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Doug Douthitt
"I love 26th and Connecticut for three reasons. One, it's just like the church I read about in the New Testament. Two, the Bible is taught. Glory is given to God for mankind's salvation. Three, love and unity dwell among the members. They help me to be a stronger Christian man, husband, father, and grandfather." Favorite Bible Verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28 Favorite Restaurant: Cafe Del Rio, King's Pizza, and Big R's Favorite Pastimes: Enjoying time with kids and grandchildren. Plus, two wheel fun - bicycling and motorcycling Fun Fact: Doug has two different color eyes. |
MEET OUR DEACONS
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Lucas Thogmartin
"I love 26th and Connecticut because of the people. Throughout my time at 26th the people have always been concerned, caring, and kind." Favorite Bible Verse: "I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." - Luke 15:7 Favorite Restaurant: Fred and Red's Favorite Pastimes: Fishing with Mack, Going to Auctions Fun Fact: Lucas is a 4th generation Newton County cattleman. He enjoys raising cattle on the same land as his grandfather and great-grandfather. Lucas also has an appreciation for classic country music. |
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Michael Roughton
"I love 26th and Connecticut because of the strong Christian example by many of the members. I feel fortunate to be able to raise my family surrounded by people who care for each other and who strive to follow what the scriptures teach each of us." Favorite Bible Verse: "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9 Favorite Restaurant: Texas Road House, Japanese Steakhouse Favorite Pastimes: Family Outings, Fishing and Outdoor Activities, Traveling with Family Fun Fact: Michael participates in a local skeet and trap shooting league. His team is called "The Rookies". |
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Fred Roesel
"I love 26th and Connecticut because it is bible centered and the best in town." Favorite Bible Verse: The whole bible Favorite Restaurant: Home Cooking Favorite Pastimes: Working Fun Fact: Fred is a workaholic. He spends most of his week at his office and really enjoys his career. |
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Robert Reaves
"I love 26th and Connecticut because of love. Everyone feels welcome. Everyone fits in. There is a true spirit of love for the Lord and for others." Favorite Bible Verse: "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in use, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21 Favorite Restaurant: Long Horn, Los Lunas Favorite Pastimes: Traveling, Gardening Fun Fact: Robert has worked continuously in the same business field since he was 16. |
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Graylon Miller
"I love 26th and Connecticut because we are a congregation that strives to follow the New Testament pattern for what a congregation should be. We are large enough to have wide ranging ages and backgrounds but small enough that everyone knows and cares for each other." Favorite Bible Verse: "Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6 Favorite Restaurant: Wife's Home Cooking Favorite Pastimes: Family Activities, Building and Repairing Things Fun Fact: Graylon memorized all of Psalm 1 in 3rd grade and has never forgotten it. |
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Nathan Honeycutt
"I love 26th and Connecticut because it is truly a place that loves God with all of its heart, soul, mind, and strength. A place that loves their neighbor as them self." Favorite Bible Verse: "Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days.Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown." - Revalation 2:10 Favorite Restaurant: Hackett's Hot Wings Favorite Pastimes: Disc Golf, Fishing, Hunting, and Sports Fun Fact: Nathan has been on eleven mission trips to three continents and one pacific island. |
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Dale Hoggatt
"26th and Connecticut has been a staple for my family since we moved to Joplin in 1995. Members here have been an extended part of our family. The church has been giving in its support of our children as they have grown and we have always been fortunate that this congregation builds on the stable rock of the Word of God, and remains Scriptural in its approach to everything she does." Favorite Bible Verse: "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair."-Corinthians 4:8 Favorite Restaurant: His wife's cooking Favorite Pastimes: Reading, writing, traveling, and preaching for local congregations Fun Fact: Dale is an author and award winning teacher. He enjoys colonial history and the American Revolution. |
MEET OUR PREACHERS
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Richard Chambers
"I love the 26th and Connecticut church of Christ because we are a group of imperfect people working together to learn more of God’s perfect will and apply it to our lives." Favorite Bible Verse: “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." - 2 Corinthians 3:18 Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse Favorite Pastimes: Movie and game nights with family, fishing, attempting to golf, gardening, bird watching Fun Fact: There is not one vegetable Richard does not like. In fact, his favorite food is turnips! |
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Nathan Honeycutt
"I love 26th and Connecticut because it is truly a place that loves God with all of its heart, soul, mind, and strength. A place that loves their neighbor as them self." Favorite Bible Verse: "Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days.Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown." - Revalation 2:10 Favorite Restaurant: Hackett's Hot Wings Favorite Pastimes: Disc Golf, Fishing, Hunting, and Sports Fun Fact: Nathan has been on eleven mission trips to three continents and one pacific island. |