Southeast District News

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

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.

Learn More →

Waypoint UMC Harvest Sale & Dinner

Waypoint UMC in Waynesville will be hosting a Fall Soup luncheon (Donations) with a live auction to follow. The soup dinner will be from 11 am - 12:30 pm. The auction will begin at 12:30 pm. Butler Auctions has donated their time to help us with this fun. 100% of this year’s proceeds will support our local mission and outreach efforts in 2024.

Items included for auction: Hand-made quilts, a whole hog with processing fees included, paintings by a local artist, themed baskets, ceramic items by a local artist, and much more!

Come and see us on November 4th!
Waypoint UMC, 301 Hwy T, Waynesville, MO 65583

Upcoming Early Response Team Basic Training

When disaster strikes, United Methodists respond. Become early response team trained to help communities recover in the days following a disaster. Join us on Nov. 11 in Wentzville. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration closes November 2nd.

Learn more and register here →

Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction

The 2023 Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction site is ready for viewing. See pictures and details of the beautifully quilted throws, baby blankets, and more. This is a great opportunity to pick out those birthday, Christmas, wedding, or new baby gifts. Proceeds benefit the Church World Service Blanket program which helps people rebuild after disasters. Bidding will run from 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 5 to 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 11. Please visit www.getabidauctions.com/festivalofsharing to view quilt details and register for bidding.

Doing Church After a Disaffiliation Vote

After losing a chunk of the congregation because of a painful disaffiliation vote, it was time to discern a new future for Memorial United Methodist Church in Michigan. With the help of a book about navigating conflict in church, the congregation is moving forward as members step up to replace church leaders who have left. Read story

Funding Forward: How Congregations Can Develop New Revenue Sources

Is your congregation too dependent on Sunday morning offerings? Leading Ideas Talks invited Grace Pomroy from Luther Seminary to share research findings on congregations that are developing new and creative funding sources, not only to bolster the bottom line, but to better connect with neighbors and advance their missions. Watch episode | Read in-depth interview | Listen to episode. Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

Christmas is less than 75 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!

Resource Library - ShareChurch

Discipleship Ministries also has a variety of resources available for you!

Discipleship Ministries | Christmas Eve 2023 Worship Resources (umcdiscipleship.org)

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.

HealthFlex Annual Enrollment

For those on Wespath's HealthFlex insurance, the annual enrollment period is Nov. 1-16. Given the change in network and plan choices, it’s extra important that you review your plan selections, even if you want to keep your current coverage.

For more resources & forms click here →

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.