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The Southeast District is announcing the upcoming retirement of Lisa Conley, Administrative Assistant. Lisa will be retiring June 30, 2024. She will have served in this capacity for 8 ½ years.
Lisa shares that this ministry has been fulfilling and has thoroughly enjoyed resourcing pastors and laity in a variety of ways throughout the years.
“The last 8 years has brought many changes in the “job description” and in our daily lives in the office following redistricting, disaffiliations, new database, changes in document requirements, covid, major lay education ministry changes and more…. every day has brought something new and usually unexpected! It has been a blessing and privilege to serve on this district staff. I am prejudiced, but think it is the best there is!”
I look forward to continuing to assist our pastors and laity for the next few months as we continue to share the love of Christ throughout the district.


Southeast District Grants
The Southeast District is offering ministry grants to any United Methodist church or affiliated organization in the district boundaries.
• Priority will be given to organizations that have not previously received a grant.
• Priority will be given to Conference initiatives listed below.
New Places for New People (NPNP) -New or growing Alpha programs.
Next Generation Ministries - (birth-college age) New program that multiplies Next Gen Ministries in the local church.
Raise up Missional Leaders – training or an experience to recruit, train or disciple missional leaders engaged in the congregation.
Details can be found in the Grant Application here:
• Spring Grants are due by March 1st. All applicants will be notified by April 1st.
• Fall Grants are due by August 1st. All applicants will be notified by September 1st.
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Empowered to Thrive with Rebekah Simon-Peter
Register by February 16
Join Rebekah Simon-Peter, your coach and guide, for a three-part virtual workshop on transforming your ministry into one that thrives. You’ll learn how to identify and harness the gifts and talents already in your congregation to become a hopeful post-pandemic church. This experience has been specially crafted for small- and medium-sized churches. Register by Feb. 16 at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/empowered-to-thrive-rebekah-simon-peter-18185316


Jump Start Workshop on Mission, Service and Justice
Does your missions ministry feel stuck? Join us for a Jump Start workshop on Feb. 20. Together we’ll consider local church mission, service and justice ministry and new ideas for reaching your community. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your context. Register by Feb. 14 at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jumpstart-missions-workshop-17516240



Stay Connected with the Missouri Conference
As Annual Conference draws near, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities the Missouri Annual Conference is offering.
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Free Graphics from GCFA
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MOAC Award Nominations Due February 15
Every year the Missouri Annual Conference celebrates and honors the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=netnews


NEW ABSORB COURSES AVAILABLE
New classes are available on [link removed] Absorb! Missouri Conference members, you can take Faith Sharing, Congregational Care and Strategic Ministry Planning for FREE, at your own pace, on our online learning platform.
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Online Polity Course - Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 28 - March 20
Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do it, at the local, district and Conference level? This class unpacks the history of Methodism, along with why we believe what we believe, and the “how’s and why’s” of why we are organized the way we are. This is a great class for all laity to understand who the people called Methodists really are. The four-week online class will be taught by Rev. Steve Jones (Camdenton UMC). Learn more and register by Feb. 18 at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/polity-online-24-18180257



Host an Intern in Summer 2024
Applications are open for summer local church internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and discover how their gifts and talents can be leveraged in the Church. Host churches provide this formational opportunity for young UMC leaders.
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Free 2024 Lent Materials
The 2024 Lent materials from UMC Discipleship Ministries are now available. Download FREE graphics, sermon starters, small group guides and more on the theme the Depths of Love.
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