Spread Hope Now

09/11/2026

Journey House is almost ready.
This is not a waiting room. It is not “just a place to sleep until placement.” It is a first safe landing for a child whose world has just fallen apart.
Imagine being that child. Everything familiar is gone. You don’t know where you’re going next, or who will be there when you arrive. Then the door opens, and someone meets you with warmth instead of paperwork. New clothes that actually fit. A stuffed animal to hold. A book of your own. People who pray over you, feed you, and treat you like you matter — because you do.
That’s Journey House.
We are so close to opening its doors to children entering foster care. A few remaining needs still stand between us and that first welcome — and a gift of any size helps finish the work. Would you like to help? Donations can be mailed to Spread Hope Now, P.O. Box 1991, Sikeston, or made online at spreadhopenow.org.

09/05/2026

08/25/2026

Our Hope 180 Teen Ministry Center opens today! We invite you to commit to pray for our Director, Jill Hopson and all the wonderful volunteers this school year!

08/10/2026

Prayer warriors on alert! All SchoolFest participants should have received a "prayer certificate" on Saturday with the name of a specific school to pray for throughout the school year. Please post it continually in your bulletins and on your church emails to keep reminding all to persevere in praying for our schools! We will send out updates all year long. Comment below with your church's assigned school!

08/05/2026

We are watching the weather for August 8, Saturday's SchoolFest and it looks like the forecast is clear! SchoolFest begins at 9 and ends at 10:30, or while supplies last. The entrance will be on the east side of Malone Park - look for the feather Entrance flags. More than 45 organizations/churches are preparing to equip 1000 kids with all the supplies they need to start school with confidence! REMINDER: participants MUST bring their children in order to receive school supplies. Supplies are limited to 1000 children.

08/02/2026

Each church/organization serving at SchoolFest 2026 will be given the opportunity to commit to pray for a specific school throughout the school year in 2026 - 2027! Assignments will be offered during the event on August 8th.

07/31/2026

🚨 Teen Court is Growing! Volunteers Needed! 🚨

The 33rd Circuit Teen Court is excited to announce that we are expanding
our volunteer program to serve Scott and Mississippi Counties!

We’re looking for students in 8th through 12th grade who are interested in
leadership, public service, and making a positive impact in their
community.

As a Teen Court volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
⚖️ Serve as a Juror, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, or Bailiff
🎤 Build confidence through public speaking
🤝 Develop leadership and teamwork skills
📚 Learn how the juvenile justice system works
🌟 Earn valuable volunteer experience while helping your peers make better
choices

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something meaningful,
we’d love to have you on our team!

For more information or to request an application, contact:

Kyle Rodgers
📞 573-472-2554
📧 [email protected]

Serving Scott & Mississippi Counties
Open to Students in Grades 8–12

Join us and help shape the future—one case, one student, one community at a
time.