News from us [link removed] November 7, 2023
Counting My United Methodist Blessings
In this month's column, Sandy Nenadal writes of rising to the challenge to rejoice always and give thanks, even in seasons of difficulty. "Since 2020, we’ve faced the impact of a global pandemic, the challenge of offering ministry in a sharply divided nation and the feelings of pain and grief caused by the disaffiliation process. We have wrestled with these issues in our families, friendships and congregations. Yet my reflections on these challenges have reinforced my gratitude to be a United Methodist." [link removed] Read more here→
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Upcoming Events
Registration Closing Soon for Jump Start: Evangelism
Could your outreach strategies use a reboot? There’s still time to join us for the final Jump Start workshop of the year on Nov. 15. Together we’ll consider evangelism and offer new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards around this ministry essential. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your context. [link removed] Learn more and register→
Other Upcoming Events
November 1-16 - [link removed] A [link removed] nnual HealthFlex Elections
November 8 - [link removed] Five Marks of a Methodist (Webinar)
November 16 - [link removed] SBC21 Lunch and Learn (Online)
November 18 - [link removed] S [link removed] pecial Called Virtual Session of Annual Conference
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events [link removed]
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Featured Resource
New Classes Available on Absorb
Clergy, have you shared about [link removed] Absorb in your local church? There are new classes available on our on-demand, online learning platform. Missouri Conference members can now take Faith Sharing, Congregational Care and Strategic Ministry Planning for FREE, at their own pace, via Absorb. [link removed] Learn more→
[link removed] Downloadable Discipleship Toolkits
Use these short readings and reflection questions in personal study, one-on-one conversations or small group settings. The downloadable toolkits address topics such as "What is Discipleship?", Wesleyan band and class meetings, mentoring, and more.
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The University of Missouri Office of Extension offers these tools, strategies and resources to empower your community and improve lives across Missouri.
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