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except raw oysters. NOTE: I’ll not let that food fact tarnish the pure class riff; no one is perfect. Jim is a trusted leader and friend on many levels with many people both near and far, including me. It is a pleasure to work with him in this transition. I mean this with all sincerity.

I hope you are planning to attend our Spring mission event: New Morning: Engaging the Future with Hope on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia, Mo. During the worship service at 7 p.m., there will be a time of recognition of Jim’s ministry as Executive Director. I hope you will be there to help celebrate with Jim.

If you happen to tweet during the Spring Gathering and mention Jim, don’t forget to add the hashtag #pureclass.

Churchnet President

To Speak At Gathering

Churchnet President Forestal Lawton will speak at Churchnet's 2017 Spring Gathering. It will mark his first presidential address since his election at last year's gathering. Lawton previously served as vice president and as a board member.