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Fall PAUMCS Conference
FIrst UMC (Kearney), 1000 E. State Rd. 92, Kearney, MO 64060
"Building Strength Inside and Out"
Registration closes October 5
Scholarships are available
What is PAUMCS? PAUMCS stands for Professional Administrators of The United Methodist Connectional Structure. The Missouri Chapter is a group of administrators from local churches, districts, and conference offices across the state. The mission of the organization is: to provide church administrators and other administrative professionals a supportive base to promote individual growth, professional development, continuing education, & spiritual enrichment.
Click below for details, speakers, etc. Bev Rhodes, SE District Staff will be one of the speakers. There will be carpooling from various parts of the district. Please contact the District Office if you have any questions! Would love to have LOTS of local church admins join us!
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Fall Supper @ New Salem UMC October 21, 2023
DRIVE THRU ONLY
Kettle 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


How to Do More with Less: Strategies for Small- and Medium-sized Churches
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 28, as Rebekah Simon-Peter leads an in-person event focused on practical pathways forward for all ministry contexts. Our time together will include learning, conversation and application. Both laity and clergy on ministry teams are encouraged to attend. After this event, participants will be able to name the resources their church already has and ideas for how to use those resources to engage the community in outwardly focused, hopeful and life-giving ministry.
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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.
www.moumethodist.org/absorb Register Here →


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.
www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/discipling-gen-z-gen-alpha-17450205 ? Learn More →


The Stone Soup Recipe for Small Church Worship
Teresa Stewart says that small congregations have a powerful worship planning option that expands participation, emphasizes lay leadership, ends the burnout of meetings, invites local gifts, and heightens anticipation. It’s called Stone Soup worship planning. Read about it at [link removed] [link removed].


I know, I know. It's not even officially fall yet. But, Christmas is less than 100 days away and how incredible would it feel to have the majority of your planning done for the holiday season?
ShareChurch.com has a variety of resources free and ready to be downloaded!
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Discipleship Ministries also has a variety of resources available for you!
[link removed] Discipleship Ministries | Christmas Eve 2023 Worship Resources (umcdiscipleship.org)



Discerning a Call to Start Something New?
Registration Closes October 12
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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NextGen Leaders Academy
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 [link removed] www.nextgenumc.org/nextgen-leaders-academy

Get Discounts on NextGen Curriculum
Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries is offering a reduced rate on curriculum produced by top kids and youth ministry providers. This resource is available for any ministry leader working with kids and youth. Currently the discount covers Celebrate Wonder by Cokesbury, Grow, Orange and Sparkhouse curriculums. Read more about each of these providers and request your discount at [link removed] www.nextgenumc.org/curriculum-discounts.


Jump-start Your Church’s Discipleship
Registration Closes October 12
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.
www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jumpstart-discipleship-workshop-17273268 Learn More and Register →



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 ( mailto:[email protected] [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 [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/apportionments.


Festival of Sharing Southeast Region
Friday, October 6, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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 [link removed] 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. [link removed] 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 [link removed] here.
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