THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse Redeemed Boutique closing Seeking options
October 25, 2023
By Brenton Furr, president of women. We will begin taking dothe board of directors for MMOA nations again once we have women living in the home. So, stay tuned To all our supporters and friends for more details on our Facebook of Masterpiece Ministries of Ar- pages and groups for our open kansas (MMOA), our brick-and- house in Pencil Bluff and the fumortar version of Redeemed Bou- ture of Redeemed Boutique. tique in Mena is closing as our We are grateful for Nancy Lewbuilding is being sold. Our last is who is a board member for day will be Saturday, Oct. 28. MMOA and has served as our But with every door closing, store manager for the past nine God opens another, and we are months. She’s worked diligently considering other options such and been a blessing in communias the possibility of an online re- cating the vision and future of the sale store once the women’s home home for women struggling with is open. We will also have nicer drug and alcohol addiction. home goods and antiques disWe thank the community for played in a booth at the Mena your support of MMOA and ReFlea Market and are going to con- deemed Boutique and we look sign any remaining clothing and forward to where the Lord will shoes with Sisters Consignment take this new direction. Please in Mena. All proceeds will go to continue to lift the Board of Disupport the women and the home. rectors up in prayer as we put the The women who come to live final touches on the construction in the home will play a big part of the home and hiring staff. May of identifying donated items to God bless each and every one of be sold online or on consignment you! as well as help list items online. Women will also learn skills to Final week bag sale repurpose furniture and create Lewis invites the community out products to sell. They can also for a Bag Sale through Saturday, earn coupons to be “redeemed” Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. for products, clothing and furniShe said, “Please stop by and ture from the boutique. This will help us reduce our inventory and help provide them with a bet- go out with a bang! Store hours are ter start when they graduate and Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-5 p.m. and transition back into the commu- Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We love nity. you all and have enjoyed serving We are so excited for this new you! Hope to see you soon!” venture to bring much needRedeemed Boutique is located ed funds for our Christ centered in the former Mountain Pawn and transformation home and more Gun building at 1510 Hwy. 71 importantly for the benefit of the North, nextdoor to Arvest Bank.
News 19
Human trafficking awareness event coming to Mena in early November Submitted by Rev. Timothy J. Henning Concerned about the impacts of human trafficking and the lives devastated by this dark criminal activity? The Mid-South District will host a free community event in Mena on Nov. 4 for anyone who wants to learn more about this growing danger and how to engage in the fight against it. “Light in the Darkness: Uncovering the Shadow World of Human
Trafficking” will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Mena Mountain Resort, 2817 Hwy. 71 North. Representatives from local, state and national agencies will be the featured presenters. This event is free and lunch will be provided for all attendees. To learn more and register, please visit the Mid-South District, LCMS webpage at mid-southlcms.org or the event page at https://midsouthdistrictlcms.regfox.com/hta-eventnov2023.
Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo scheduled for January 2024
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the second Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo on Jan. 25-27, 2024, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo is open to all parties interested in the Arkansas agriculture industry and will focus on farmers and producers who produce for the local food system. In Jan. 2023, the Department hosted the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo with over 450 attendees and 70 vendors. The three-day event will consist of workshops, speakers, off-site farm tours, networking opportunities, and a vendor trade show. Partner organizations include the Arkansas State Horticulture
Society, Arkansas Farmers Market Association, Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association, Arkansas Agritourism Association, Arkansas Association of Grape Growers, Arkansas Pecan Growers Association, Mid America Strawberry Growers Association, and the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts. Registration includes access to general sessions, workshops, and entrance to the expo. Opportunities for sponsorship and vendor booths are available. For more information, contact Beth Moore at beth.moore@agriculture.arkansas.gov. To register and learn more about the Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo, visit arkansasgrown. org /arkansas-grown-conference-expo/.
