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Southeast District Grants
Fall Grants Due by August 1st
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:

• Fall Grants are due by August 1st. All applicants will be notified by September 1st.
[link removed] More Information and Application →

Community Worship Nights Concert Series
Join Trinity UMC (Piedmont) this summer for THREE incredible nights of worship as the Community Worship Nights Series visits Piedmont, MO! Tickets for the ENTIRE summer are only $20!
Dates & Lineup: May 19 - Allison Eide, Charly Beathard & Sam Wesley
June 30 - Nathan Sheridan, Baily Hager & Ivey Asher
Aug 4 - Seph Schlueter, Cade Thompson & Jeremy Rosado For More Information, Click [link removed] HERE for the flyer.
[link removed] Buy Tickets Here →

Virtual Pre-Conference Briefing
Join Bishop Farr and Conference ministry leaders at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, for updates and celebration in this livestreamed event. The event will be broadcast on [link removed] www.MOACinfo.com or on [link removed] our Facebook page.


MUMF Workshops and Dinner
All laity and clergy in the St. Louis area on Thursday, June 6th, are invited to join the Missouri United Methodist Foundation for a time of in-person learning and connection.
Workshop #1: Personal Financial Wellness Workshop
Workshop #2: Putting Your House in Order
Dinner: Sugar Fire BBQ
[link removed] Learn More and Register →

Doniphan UMC Building Destroyed by Fire
The United Methodist Church building in Doniphan burned down early morning on April 24. The church building, one of the oldest structures in town, was a total loss.
“Pastor Kent Wilfong reports that recovery from the total loss of the church facilities due to the fire early on April 24 is going well. The church has been invited to use the Presbyterian church for worship and meetings until the rebuilding is complete. The insurance claim is in process. In the district, some have asked if there is a way to contribute to the Doniphan UMC. Kent has said that any contributions would be used toward making the temporary worship site more accessible and useful. There is not an online mechanism to donate, so checks should be mailed to: PO BOX 582, Doniphan, MO 63935

Conference Launches Hate Divides, Love Unites Campaign, Offers Digital Resources
The Missouri Conference has produced a digital graphics package about the uniting power of love, called Hate Divides, Love Unites, in time for another divisive election year. Print-ready files are available for download to produce yard signs, banners and t-shirts if your church would like to promote a message of love over hate. The Missouri Conference wants to become a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. We seek to do this by equipping Conference leaders and local churches for multicultural leadership, cross-cultural connection and healing justice.
Read a press release about the campaign [link removed] HERE.
Access the digital graphics [link removed] HERE.


Maintaining Church A/V Equipment Tips
Discover the key to keeping your audio and video equipment in top-notch condition with maintenance tips from the General Council on Finance and Administration at [link removed] [link removed].


Learn More About Healthcare Support in Mozambique
The Mozambique Initiative supports access to healthcare in rural Mozambican communities through its mobile health clinics. This ministry reduces the distance between the community and its medical care. Closing this gap improves outcomes for pregnant women, children under five and those suffering from easily curable, yet potentially deadly, diseases. Learn more about how mobile health clinics are improving lives with these new resources: [link removed] [link removed]

Because Annual Conference is fast approaching, we want to give you and your local church ample time to respond generously to our [link removed] 2024 Annual Conference offerings. Below are the two offerings (Mozambique and Puerto Rico) we'll be taking during our time together in St. Charles. Please prayerfully consider bringing the opportunity before your local church leadership.
WAYS TO GIVE
TEXT-TO-GIVE: Text the code listed with each offering item to 1-855-575-7888 to give.
GIVE ONLINE: Give online via our DonorBox campaigns: [link removed] Mozambique Initiative | [link removed] Puerto Rico
CHECK: Make checks payable to “Missouri Annual Conference” and add a designation, such as Mozambique Initiative or Puerto Rico, in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to:
Missouri Annual Conference
3601 Amron Ct.
Columbia, MO 65202


Jump Start Your Ministry
Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You’ll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. Listen on your favorite podcast app or at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-podcast




Insurance Considerations for Leasing or Renting Church Property
Here are some tips as you consider insurance needs:
Shop earlier than usual – 120 days before renewal
Use an agent with access to many markets
Get as close to the General Council on Finance and Administration’s [link removed] recommendations as possible
Always carry appropriate liability and coverage and limits
Check your option midterm if possible (check the cancellation provisions for early cancellation penalties)
Don't miss a premium payment. Some carriers are not reinstating accounts cancelled for no payment
FREE webinar: Insurance Considerations for Leasing or Renting Church Property. Is your ministry thinking of renting space or the parking lot for extra revenue or to be a good neighbor? Be sure to have all the facts. [link removed] Register today



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.
Shop with Individual kit lists. Download them at: [link removed] festivalofsharing.org/kits
Donate quilted items by Aug. 23. Learn more at: [link removed] festivalofsharing.org/quilt-auction
Request a FOS Presentation at: [link removed] festivalofsharing.org/get-involved
For more information, visit: [link removed] FOS Media — Festival of Sharing



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