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In a town named Blue Eye near Branson, Mo., disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker continues his comeback, prepping souls for a nuclear apocalypse, one bucket of “Staying Alive” freeze-dried food at a time. On Monday The Daily Mail published a behind-the-scenes look at Bakker’s ministry, which set up in Missouri 14 years ago . (Bakker himself did not speak to The Daily Mail for the story.) Bakker’s ministry is getting buzz as of late. In May Buzzfeed published its own lengthy recounting of the Jim Bakker saga , detailing his current ministry in Missouri. The Daily Mail, a British publication, equated Bakker ’s Christian community , called Morningside, with a theme park, complete with a movie- set indoor town square guarded by a 15-foot statue of Jesus. That’s where Bakker and his wife, Lori, film “The Jim Bakker Show ,” a TV ministry with an end-of-days theme that sells “ survival buckets .” A bucket of freeze- dried buttermilk pancakes will set you back $70. (Sorry, it can’t be ship...

Screenings Free blood pressure screenings , 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Countryside Senior Living , front lobby. No appointment necessary. Programs/Self-Help Groups Al- Anon Information Center , call 712-255-6724. Al-Anon and Alateen , meetings locally. For times, dates and locations of area meetings, call 712-255-6724. Alcoholics Anonymous , beginners information, call 712-252-1333. Arc of Woodbury County , serving the mentally challenged, 5:15 p.m. meeting, second Monday of the month at Mid-Step Services, 4303 Stone Ave. For families and interested persons. Child Care Resource and Referral , provides resources, education and advocacy for children, parents, and child care providers . Assists in child care needs. For more information, call 712-277-1180. Co-Dependence Anonymous , 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at First Lutheran Church , Fireside Room. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA) , 10 a.m. Saturdays at Hawkeye Club, 420 Jones St. Compassionate Friends , 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday of each ...

As President Donald Trump promised to unleash 'fire and fury' on North Korea,  a slightly-built, bearded TV evangelist bragged of his recent visit to the White House and warned of an up-coming ' nuclear winter .' Jim Bakker's studio audience whooped and cheered – before reaching deep into their pockets to buy 'Staying Alive' food - buckets full of freeze- dried products apparently capable of sustaining survivors through the Apocalypse. The charismatic pastor then made an impassioned plea for money to keep his ministry afloat – suggesting a year's supply of pancakes with a 30- year shelf life for an apparent bargain $550 or four cheaply published books for $40 to tide readers over through Armageddon. sell food buckets full of freeze- dried products , claiming the meals will keep followers alive after the Apocalypse" class="blkBorder img-share" /> Jim Bakker (pictured with wife Lori) uses his platform as a televangelist to sell f...