January 4, 2022
Setting Sights High
A Missouri church recently had an out-of-this world guest.
Six months ago, NASA astronaut Col. Mike Hopkins was 250 miles above the earth, orbiting the planet at 17,000 miles per hour, circling the globe 16 times per day. He was commander of a crew that went up to the International Space Station about a year ago. It was his second time in space.
On November 9, he spoke at Richland United Methodist Church via Skype from the Johnson Space Center. He opened his presentation with a view picture taken from the International Space Station of the farm he grew up on – just outside of Richland.
Read more on Hopkins' journey from mid-Missouri to outer space and how upgraded tech at Richland UMC made his visit possible →
Upcoming Events
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INSPIRE Hybrid Discernment Event
Registration for this event closes tomorrow, January 5. Have you ever dreamed of starting something new that will reach new people? God is doing new things throughout the world and in the most unlikely places. If you have felt that nudge to do something different and wonder how you can make that possible, then INSPIRE is for you. Join us online or in-person, 1-5 p.m. on January 8. This event is a great opportunity to kick-off 2022 with your local church leadership team.
Learn more and RSVP for this free event →
Other Upcoming Events
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See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
MOAC Awards - Submission Deadline February 15
Every year we celebrate and honor 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. Deadline is February 15 Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards
Local Church Internships
Applications are open for Crossroads and Cole summer Crossroads internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and can discover their passion within the Church in summer 2022. Host churches help make it possible. Learn more and apply at www.moumethodist.org/internships.
Featured Resource
Connecting New People to Christ Online Course
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? Doing so comes down this: You must meet and include new people. Connecting New People to Christ, an eight-week online course, will teach you to do just that. Gather a group from your church, and join Rev. Roger Ross from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, February 3 to March 24, via Zoom. Learn more and sign up →
Additional Resources
Learn + Lead Podcast: Episode 31 - The Mission Filter with Rev. Dr. Barry Winders
What if you had a filter that would help you create a more effective planning and decision-making process for fulfilling your mission? Rev. Dr. Barry Winders, a United Methodist ordained elder in the Missouri Conference, talks about what he has learned in his 50 years of ministry and how to improve your decision-making with core ideas and initiatives through The Mission Filter.
Resources Available for PPRCs
A new year might mean a leadership team change at your local church. Equip new leaders with these available resources.
Recommended Reading on Race and Culture
As you set your reading goal for 2022, make sure to add some of these selections to your to-read list.
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
