Fall Supper @ New Salem UMC October 21, 2023DRIVE THRU ONLYKettle Beef, Chicken Dressing and all the fixings New Salem UMC Hwy AA, Daisy, MO 3:30-6:30 pm 13 yrs and up- $13 6-12 yrs. old-$6 5 and under- Free |
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Have you checked out Absorb lately? Our on-demand, online learning platform is regularly updated with new content to support learning on your own time and at your own pace. New classes include UMC Heritage and Theology, Preaching, Biblical Interpretation and StrengthFinders.
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September is National Disaster Preparedness Month
Over 400 Received!
With natural disasters on the rise and hurricane season off to a strong start, the Missouri Conference has set a goal of collecting 250 UMCOR cleaning kits by the end of the month. The conference has been wowed that over 400 have been recieved so far! We are upping the goal to 700 Cleaning kits (aka flood buckets) to provide essential clean-up supplies to people who have experienced a natural disaster. Deploying kits is just one way Missouri United Methodists show up and serve when it matters most. Getting involved is easy: Gather the cleaning kit supplies, assemble the kit and drop it off at your nearest Missouri Disaster Response Hub. The hub for Southeast Missouri is at New McKendree UMC in Jackson.
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Discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha – Nov. 2
Let’s grow the church younger.
How can you disciple and raise up the next generation if you don’t understand them? Join NextGen Ministries for an educational event about generations Z and alpha, aka people ages 26 and younger. Together with experts from Barna and the Great Plains Annual Conference we’ll explore the motivations, mental health and habits of these new generations. You’ll take home strategies for reaching out and engaging with the youngest members of your church. This event is open to anyone dedicated to growing the church younger. Registration is $30, and lunch is included.
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Discerning a Call to Start Something New?
You’re invited to Church Planting Intensive, a three-day crash course on all things planting for those discerning or preparing to reach new people – whether it’s a new ministry or new multi-site. During our time together Nov. 6-8, we’ll cover crafting a vision and purpose, building a launch team, cultivating generosity, and what to do after launching your new ministry.
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Learn, grow and collaborate with other UMC leaders working with children, youth and young adults in this six-month cohort experience. Whether you’ve been in ministry for a while or new to your role, there’s a place for you. Learn more and apply by Nov. 9 at www.nextgenumc.org/nextgen-leaders-academy
Jump-start Your Church’s Discipleship
How can I build a discipleship system based off what we're already doing in worship? What's the long-term benefit of the one-on-one discipleship model? How can I help my people measure their own discipleship? We’ll answer these questions and more at our second Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined workshop on Oct. 18.
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Has your congregation ever struggled with getting people to not only come to your services, but to then return? It can be hard to put a thumb on what is preventing people from coming back and finding a place within your church community. In her newest blog, Yvonne Gentile - author of Serving from the Heart and The Art of Hospitality - digs into this question and gives you measurable ways to grade your guest's first time experience.
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How to take a better picture
While smartphones are capable of capturing fairly high-quality photos and video, you can achieve more-professional results by paying attention to a handful of details. Don't miss out on transforming your mobile device into a powerful tool for visual storytelling. Read on to discover the secrets that will elevate your photography and videography skills to a whole new level with tips from United Methodist Communications at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/five-things-to-do-to-take-better-photos-and-videos-with-your-phone.
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Conference Apportionment Deadline
The final date to submit 2023 apportionment payments is Tuesday January 9, 2024. Any apportionment payment sent after December 31, 2023, will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024. You should also contact Lindsay Ready ([email protected] or (573) 397-5060) and notify her if you have sent payment after December 31. Payments may always be hand-delivered to the Columbia office during business hours. Any payments received after 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024, will not be credited to 2023 apportionments. For more information, visit www.moumethodist.org/apportionments.
Festival of Sharing Southeast Region
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Dexter First Methodist Church
501 South Walnut Street Dexter, MO, 63841
Volunteers are needed on Friday, Oct 6th (9am - 3pm) to help count and record all the items brought in. Many of these jobs can be sit down jobs. If you can help please contact Mary Ann Taylor at [email protected].
Festival of Sharing Announcements
Volunteers: Interested in volunteering at a Sharefest? Please fill out our volunteer interest form ahead of time to help us know who is coming and to save time on Sharefest day! Form available here.
Cooperative Response Grants
Festival of Sharing has funding available to partner with Missouri churches and organizations in their efforts to cooperatively respond to community needs around poverty. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Grants will be awarded up to $1,000. Visit here for more info →
Volunteer Stories
Festival of Sharing has so many great volunteers and supporters across Missouri. We would like to take more opportunities to celebrate their work, dedication and passions. If you or someone you know is a volunteer for Festival of Sharing, please fill out this form so we can recognize them on our website and Facebook page. Fill out form here.
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Southeast District of the Missouri Annual Conference 6 North Clark St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701 |