News from us [link removed] July 11, 2023
Designated Religious Persons

A highlight of the Annual Conference Session is always the celebration of ministry service. This year three deacons were ordained, eight elders were ordained, an associate member was received, and nine provisional members were commissioned as provisional members. Bishop Leonard Fairley of the Louisville Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church brought the message for the service. He said that God is still in the business of calling people into ministry. That call wouldn’t be easy, but nothing would be impossible if followed. [link removed] Read more here→
Upcoming Events

Imagine Something New at Dream Lab
Get out of the office and into a creative headspace. Dream Lab, a 24-hour retreat to the Lodge of the Four Seasons, is designed for you and your ministry team to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. A facilitator will guide your group through creative prompts and questions to allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into the next dream God has for your church. [link removed] Learn more and register your local church team→
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events Featured Resources

Free Resource: Local Church Disaster Response Plan
Does your local church know what to do in the event of a disaster? Thinking through all situations, making a plan and communicating it are important elements of being prepared when disaster strikes. Even if you church already has a plan, it’s best practice to revisit it annually. Use our new local church disaster response plan resource to make or update your plan this summer. [link removed] Learn more→
[link removed] Financial Ethics for Local Churches Webinar
The Office of Finance and Administration works to assist local churches in their stewardship and generosity ministries. Sadly, several churches in Missouri have experienced financial impropriety due to lack of financial controls, mismanagement and questionable financial ethics of local leaders. To aid in preventing such issues, Rev. Nate Berneking hosted this webinar on financial ethics for clergy and laity.
[link removed] BeUMC Small Group Material
#BeUMC honors the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. No matter the challenges we face, God is with us, and we continue to have opportunities to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! #BeUMC calls us to embrace our Wesleyan heritage and envision a promising future. Every day offers a chance to live into our mission and to strive to #BeUMC — to be the church our communities so desperately need. This FREE resource is available for small groups who wish to learn more about the four messaging themes — disciple making; belonging and inclusion; influence, connection and impact; and experiencing God through the UMC — and how they celebrate our identity as United Methodists.
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