News from us [link removed] July 27, 2021
Being A Neighbor
“We worship together on Sunday, and worship is at the center of what we do, but we are also worshipping by being the hands and feet of Christ in our community,” Rev. Cheree Trent Mills said. “We’re out doing the work and spreading the love of Christ, not just having church on Sunday.”

There are about 50 references to neighbors in the Bible, with all of them either offering strong encouragement for extending love or harsh admonishments for those who don’t. Being a good neighbor is at the heart of what New Awakening UMC is all about.

[link removed] Read more about how New Awakening is being a neighbor to its community in St. Louis →
Upcoming Events
Basic Lay Servant Class via Zoom
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. The virtual class will be limited to 20 participants, and the registration deadline is August 7th.
[link removed] Learn more and register →
Other Upcoming Events
Aug. 11 - [link removed] Nominations Committee Training with Kay Kotan
Aug. 24 and 31 - [link removed] Developing Online Faith Communities with Cathy Townley
Sept. 9 - [link removed] Leading in Uncharted Territory with Tod Bolsinger
Sept. 11 - Oct. 9 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing ShareFests
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
Free Small Group Study Options
Many of you are likely planning for your fall small group studies. Check out these free options from the Conference resource library:
[link removed] The Bible and Emotional Health: Small Group Series
[link removed] Fruit of the Spirit series from LEAP 2021
[link removed] 5+ Cups of Coffee, based on the 5 Cups of Coffee discipleship tool
[link removed] Finding the Sweet Spot: Holy Conversation
[link removed] Discipleship Toolkits
More Resources
[link removed] FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church
With outbreaks persisting and vaccines on the rise, several questions are coming up with respect to our churches and vaccines. This document is meant to address the most common and pressing of questions.
[link removed] One + One Handbook
One + One Partnership Handbook is a tool created by the North Texas Annual Conference that assists churches in building one on one relationships with children and families through local schools. The Partnership Handbook provides valuable information about how to start a partnership, engage volunteers and measure success. It also offers information regarding the dos and don’ts of forming a partnership.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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