SIKESTON -- The Revs. Betty and James Ware recently renewed their vows after being married for over 40 years.

The couple are pastors of the Powerhouse of God Church. They also own Betty's Hat Boutique in Sikeston, which is managed by Mrs. Ware. Ware has been employed at Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid for over 35 years.

They have one son, Lorenzo Ware Sr. of Kansas City; and one daughter and son-

in-law, Mary and Willie Burrow of Sikeston; and six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.