October 17, 2023
Including All Abilities
When Ann Joyner and her husband first visited the Church of the Resurrection in 1993, they had no intention of returning. While they enjoyed the service, there was an instrumental piece missing for the family: there were no Sunday resources to support Joyner’s 9-year-old son, Matthew, an individual with special needs. But Rev. Adam Hamilton acted and arranged for volunteers to take care of Matthew during the service. What started with one family grew to a opportunity to welcome all people of all abilities. Read more here→
Upcoming Events
Registration Closing Soon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Event
Make plans to join NextGen Ministries for an educational event about 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. Learn more and register before Oct. 24→
Other Upcoming Events
See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
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Resources for Praying and Learning about Conflict in the Holy Land
As recent events unfold in the Holy Land, how do we engage with each other about it? The Missouri Conference has put together a page of resources including prayers, resources, downloadable graphics and education about the conflict in the Holy Land. Learn more here→
Worship Matters Podcast: Resources for November and Christ the King
Worship Matters is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. The Worship Team shares the thinking behind the decision to depart from the lectionary and present a three-week series on the theme of Gratitude: “Our Hymn of Grateful Praise.” Listen in as they unpack some familiar biblical texts and liturgy and music as well as some creative ideas on how to incorporate Thanksgiving and Christ the King into the worship experience of the local church.
BE UMC Slide Deck
As we read stories of congregations leaving the denomination, it’s only natural to feel anxious about the future of The United Methodist Church. As we think ahead, we need to look back and remember our roots and shared principles that have always defined us as a denomination. The UMC will continue to be a biblical, diverse, inclusive and Spirit-filled denomination grounded in scripture and of teachings of Jesus Christ. United Methodist Communications has created a special presentation called “We are the church. Together” that will remind congregations of their identity as United Methodists while also inviting them to have constructive conversations about what they open the future will bring, both for The UMC as a whole and their congregation.
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
