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.

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. 

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. 

 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. 

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 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 www.nextgenumc.org/curriculum-discounts.

 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.