News from us [link removed] September 19, 2023
Life Persists

This month, Rev. Melissa Dodd speaks to God's power over what we think is death and endings. "What we think is death could very possibly be life preparing to happen. What we consider the end is the beginning of something beautiful and unexpected. In the last couple of years, there has been so much death. Yes, the death of those we love. But also, death of the “normal,” death of the status quo or the future we pictured." [link removed] Read more here→

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Upcoming Events


Registration Closing for Online Polity
The polity of the United Methodist movement is fundamental to why the church, both locally and at-large, operates the way it does. It takes into account our church’s formation, it’s history and how that carries through to today. This is a great class for all laity to understand who the people called Methodists really are. Currently offered only once per year, this course is a required class for those seeking to obtain Certified Lay Minister status. The fall offering of this course will be facilitated by Rev. Ann Mowery, a retired United Methodist elder, and held on Monday evenings in the month of October via Zoom. [link removed] Learn more and register [link removed] →
Other Upcoming Events
September - October - [link removed] Sharefests (Various Locations and dates)
September 24 - [link removed] College-Age and Young Adult Ministry Virtual Meet-Up
September 24 - [link removed] 2024 Mozambique Trip Virtual Info Session
September 27 - 29 - [link removed] COR Leadership Institute 2023
September 30 - [link removed] Leading Worship and Public Prayer (Sikeston)
September 30 - [link removed] Called to Preach (Sikeston)
September 30 - [link removed] Biblical Interpretation (Sikeston)
September 30 - [link removed] Spiritual Gifts (Independence)
October 2 - [link removed] Polity Online Class (Virtual)
October 12 - [link removed] Children's Ministry Virtual Meet-Up (12 p.m.)
October 12 - [link removed] Youth Ministry Virtual Meet-Up (12 p.m.)
October 12 - [link removed] Children's Ministry Virtual Meet-Up (6:15 p.m.)
October 12 - [link removed] Youth Ministry Virtual Meet-Up (6:15 p.m.)
October 18 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Virtual)
October 18 - [link removed] J [link removed] umpstart: Discipleship [link removed] (Columbia)
October 28 - [link removed] How to Do More with Less (Columbia)
November 6 - 8 - [link removed] Church Planting Intensive
November 7 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Visioning (Virtual)
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events

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Featured Resources

Fall Grant Cycle Now Open
[link removed] Absorb is an on-demand learning platform that offers online courses on your timeline, at a pace that works for you. The goal of this learning platform is to support educational opportunities for those seeking lay certification as well as equip local church leaders on a variety of topics to support their work.We have new classes available including UMC Heritage and Theology, Preaching and Biblical Interpretation. [link removed] Learn more →
[link removed] The Neighboring Movement
This block map is a tool to help you know the neighbors who live behind the eight front doors closest to your own. Follow the steps below to discover the power of knowing your neighbor. [link removed] The Neighboring Movement believes that an asset-based approach to neighboring can create lasting change in the world, reduce a host of social issues and increase the quality of life for individuals, communities, and beyond.
[link removed] World Communion Sunday
Holy Communion joins us in Christian unity. This sacrament invites us to focus on the holiness of communion with God and one another. On World Communion Sunday - United Methodists, in conjunction with other denominations and believers worldwide, participate in communion to recognize our unity in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. This universal and inclusive connection is the foundation of the special offering for World Communion Sunday.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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