News from us [link removed] September 14, 2021
What Outrageous Assignment
Has God Given You?
There is a children’s story entitled “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. The book cover depicts a babysitter and three children leaning into an unseen adventure. At each turn in the story, the group faces new challenges which grow in difficulty – tall grass, a raging river, deep mud, a dark forest and a blinding snowstorm. At each obstacle they face the question of how to proceed, and they come to three conclusions. “We can’t go over it! We can’t go under it! Oh No! We’ll have to go through it!”
How do we respond when we can't go over it or under it, only through it? Bishop Farr offers thoughts on how we can move forward in this time of cultural change.
[link removed] Read more in his column for The Missouri Methodists →
Upcoming Events
EMERGE: A soulconnections retreat
EMERGE invites you to rest and renew your sense of connection and community as we emerge together from this difficult season. Using the story of Lazarus as our guide, we’ll reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, explore what inhibits us from moving forward, and claim the hope and promise of renewed faith and life together. Both laity and clergy are encouraged to engage in this retreat opportunity. [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Other Upcoming Events
Sept. 11 - Oct. 9 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing ShareFests
Tuesdays, Sept. 21 - Oct. 12 - [link removed] Thinking Theologically: The Hero's Journey Option 1
Wednesdays, Oct. 6-27 - [link removed] Thinking Theologically: The Hero's Journey Option 2
Oct. 18-22 - [link removed] Associate Certified Coach Training
Oct. 22-24 - [link removed] Walk Justly
Oct. 28-30 - [link removed] EMERGE: A soulconnections retreat
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Due Oct. 1: [link removed] MUMF Ministry Grants
Rolling Deadline: [link removed] Library Builder Grants
Featured Resource
Costner-Fulton Grants
Missional outreach takes many forms, and the Conference Office of Mission, Service and Justice has grant funds to support your new, innovative, or one-time mission program and event. Past recipients have included a community garden project, laundry ministry, reading event with book giveaway and more. Building and construction projects aren’t eligible to receive funds. [link removed] Learn more and apply by October 1 →
More Resources
[link removed] Workplace Policy Guidance Related to COVID-19 Vaccines
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] Learn and Lead Podcast Episode 23: Breaking Bonds with Brandon Murphy Amid a pandemic, the idea of starting a recovery program for people struggling with addiction in Jackson, Missouri, seems crazy but that’s exactly what the leaders at Breaking Bonds Ministry and New McKendree UMC did.
[link removed] Maintaining Church A/V Equipment Tips
From GCFA: Does your tech only work when it wants - not when you need it? Many churches only upgrade their Audio and Video equipment when something stops working, so extending the life of the equipment is crucial to get the most value out of your gear. Here are a few tips for audio and video equipment maintenance to keep things running optimally:
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
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