Follow Him: Friends of the Cape Girardeau, Missouri Stake

08/21/2026

After more than five years, we are overjoyed to open the doors of our new meetinghouse! 🕊️

This building represents years of faith, patience, and the incredible support of this community — and we can't wait to celebrate its completion with you. Whether you're a member of our faith or a friend from the community, we would love for you to join us for a tour and learn more about the programs and resources we offer.

Come see what we've been building — and feel the love that's part of it.

If you have questions or need more information, please send us a message on Facebook or call/text the phone number below.

We can't wait to welcome you!

08/19/2026

Elder Connor Hardin from Farmington has been set apart as a full-time missionary and called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Salt Lake City Mission.

He was set apart by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President.

08/15/2026

Women at the Well — A Musical Production

Everyone is welcome — this event is free and open to the public.

Join us for a narrated musical production portraying the spiritual journeys of women who knew the Savior during His mortal ministry.

Saturday, September 26th
Performances at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM (each about 90 minutes)

Light refreshments served after each performance.

📍 4450 LaSalle Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO

Presented by the Relief Society, the women’s ministry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Community Service Opportunity: We’re partnering with JustServe to collect food donations for the Salvation Army lunch program. If you’d like to participate, please bring shelf-stable individual servings of canned meats, fruits, vegetables, chips, or cookies.

08/15/2026

Elder Deidric Welcker from the Carbondale ward has been set apart and called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Honolulu, Hawaii Mission.

He was set apart by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President.

08/02/2026

Sister Emilie Dickson of the Hubble Creek Ward has returned from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Helsinki, Finland Mission. Welcome home Sister Dickson!

She was released this evening by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President, via Zoom, as she is currently in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her parents, President and Sister Dickson, who are serving as Mission Leaders there. She will return to Cape Girardeau shortly.

08/02/2026

Elder Bryce Gentry of the Hubble Creek Ward has returned home from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Recife Brasil Mission. Welcome home Elder Gentry!

He was released by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President.

08/02/2026

Sister Abbey Rouse of the Farmington Ward has been set apart and will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the San Diego, California Mission, Spanish speaking. She was set apart by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President.

Sister Rouse was recently featured in a local newspaper — check it out by the link in the comments.

07/07/2026

Elder Jacob Funk of the Hubble Creek Ward has returned from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brazil Piracicaba Mission. Welcome home Elder Funk!

He was released by President Earl DeWaal, Cape Girardeau Stake President.

06/21/2026

05/10/2026