Cape Girardeau Area:

Grace (Cape Girardeau):
521 Caruthers Ave
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

March 28 (6:30 PM) Maundy Thursday Supper - RSVPs are not necessary, but helpful (email [email protected])
March 29 (9 AM to 7 PM) Self-Guided Prayer Stations in Fellowship Hall
March 29 (7 PM) "Hope in the Shadows" Tenebrae Service featuring current and recent graduates of the SEMO Music Department.
March 31 (10 AM) Easter Sunday Service

The Southeast District Office Will Be Closed:

Thursday, March 28 - In observance of Good Friday and Easter
Wednesday, April 3 (Closing at Noon) - Sunday, April 7 - For Staff Development
Monday, April 8 - Closed for the Solar Eclipse

If you need assistance during the above days, please contact Bev Rhodes (573-270-9989) or Bruce Baxter (573-270-1530).

Any calls/messages received on the office line will be returned the next business day.

#BeUMC - Online Course

Registration Deadline: March 28

As United Methodists, we strive to be people of God who faithfully follow Jesus. In seeking to make the world a better place through our love of God and neighbor, it’s important to remember that each of us is vital to the future of the denomination. The #BeUMC course will help remind us of our vital roles as we study and learn together.

In each session, you will join others in studying scripture, reading from our United Methodist tradition and more. Together, we can reclaim our identity, revive our passion for making disciples of Jesus Christ and renew our commitment to mission and ministry. Join us as we strive to #BeUMC!

This course is NOT included in the lay education certification pathway but it is still a great learning opportunity. This course is open to everyone.

Course Dates: Thursdays - April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9
Course Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Course Location: Online via Zoom

Registration closes March 28

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United Methodist Family Day at the Ballpark

The season has arrived! This year is once again a DAY game in June to avoid the hottest temperatures. The game date is Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:15 PM against the San Francisco Giants. Seats are in the 3^rd base loge 269-270 sections with some shade and light breezes. Available seating is limited to 300 tickets this year so reserve your tickets early – pay later. Contact Rog Wooden at (314) 576-1124 or e-mail [email protected].

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10 Policies Your Church Should Consider

Ken Sloane, a stewardship expert at Discipleship Ministries, outlines ten policies for institutional trust and financial integrity that reduce confusion and conflict while at the same time encourage generosity to support your mission and responsible use of congregational resources. Read Sloane’s tips and examples at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/10-policies-your-church-should-consider/.

Rummage Sale Saturday, April 13

Sedgewickville UMC 6am-Noon

Route K & EE, Sedgewickville MO

Donations can be dropped off at the church on Thursday or Friday, April 11 or 12, 9am-2pm or call Alice Crites at 573-803-9637 for pick up or more information. Proceeds help support Sedewickville UMC local missions of United Women in Faith.

Apply Today for MO Annual Conference Spring Grants

Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Funds are available through the Missouri Conference and its related entities for your new or existing ministry idea. Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds through several grant programs supporting local ministry projects. We encourage you to apply for multiple grant opportunities. Each program has a different focus and requires a different application. Learn more about each at www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/2024-spring-grant-applications-now-open-18233324

General Conference Resources

Earlier this month, Bishop Bob Farr shared the basics of how General Conference functions and some of the key issues likely to come before the body. Specifically, he highlighted regionalization, inclusion and potential retirement plan changes. View the recording and additional resources at www.moumethodist.org/gcandjc

In-Person Preaching Workshop – April 16-17

Preaching Academy provides you with a toolkit for delivering the Word in discouraging and divided times, so you can return to your local church feeling inspired and equipped to take on our current cultural moment. You’ll meet in peer learning groups, workshop ideas and return home with starters for your next sermon series. Registration closes April 9.

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Navigating the New Form I-9

Dive into insights of the updated Form I-9. Discover why immediate compliance is non-negotiable and how these changes impact your ministry’s operations.

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Leased Church Property Insights

Thinking about leasing your church space? Explore crucial tips, from liability coverage to risk management, to ensure protection for your ministry and community.

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Tax Resources for Clergy

Links

Five Quick Tips for Clergy Taxes

IRS Tax Information - Members of Clergy

Music of the People at Annual Conference

This year the Annual Conference Sessions Team wants to provide worship that expresses the gifts and talents of the gathered body. If liturgy is the work of the people, we believe we could try something that engages our Conference participants in new, meaningful and spiritual ways. Would you like to share your musical gifts? If you are clergy or laity attending Annual Conference who are interested in knowing more about this opportunity, please fill out the following survey by April 15: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J98F59Q.

Festival of Sharing Update

The SHAREFEST date for the Southeast District is October 4-5, 2024 at the Global Methodist Church in Dexter, MO. This ministry is non-denominational. There are a few kit changes for 2024.

Festival of Sharing Booklet and Kit Contents →

Rural Missouri Newsletter Changes

Rural and small membership churches are vital to the Missouri Annual Conference. It is who we are as a Conference.
Because of this truth, we are working hard to center stories of and incorporate resources for the rural and small church in everything we do, especially our Conference communications.
To that end, we're writing to let you know the Rural Missouri Connection quarterly newsletter is ending because we recognize that the content from this newsletter should be woven into the fabric of our regular communications.
Stay connected with us by subscribing to our Weekly Laity Newsletter or Weekly Clergy Newsletter.

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Please contact Sidney Everhart at [email protected] with further questions.