Jan. 23, 2024

The Gift of Choice

The idea for IMPACT Shoes came to Woods Chapel UMC lay member Jenna Saucier when she was praying in her closet. Empowered by her local church and additional funds from a Missouri Conference Costner-Fulton award, Saucier is helping local schoolchildren walk confidently. IMPACT Shoes provides new shoes in a student’s choice of style and color, no proof-of-need required. The nearly 330 pairs of shoes distributed so far are making an impact on students, school staff and the Woods Chapel congregation. Read more →

Related Resources

• A Conversation with Jake McGlothin (Video). Jake is the author of The Mission-Minded Guide to Church and School Partnerships.
• Partnership Profile Worksheet (PDF) for starting or expanding a school-church partnership.
• Learn more about other projects that received a 2023 Costner-Fulton Grant
• Get details about the Costner-Fulton Grant
   

Featured Resource

Worship Counting Webinar Recording

While local churches are currently entering last year's statistics, the counting for 2024 has already begun. In this webinar recording, Conference Statistician Rev. Nate Berneking shares guidance on worship counting, including tips for counting online attendees. View the recording →

See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
 

Upcoming Events

In Lay Education

• Feb. 24 - Soul Reset Class in KC
• Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - March 20 - UMC Polity Online Class

In the Conference Connection

• Feb. 15 - MOAC Awards Submission Deadline
• Feb. 20 - Jump Start: Engaging in Mission, Service and Justice Ministry
• Feb. 21 - How Nonprofits Can (And Can’t) Engage in Political Advocacy Webinar
• Thursdays, Feb. 22 - March 7 - Empowered to Thrive with Rebekah Simon-Peter

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• Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
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