Tornado Damage in Kansas, Nebraska
Over the weekend, several tornados touched down in Kansas and Nebraska. The most severe damage occurred in the city of Andover, near Wichita, where up to 1,000 structures may have been affected according to officials.
- Please do not self-deploy unless asked. Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (CDRC) Scott Burdin will notify local church ERT teams if Great Plains requests assistance from outside their conference. If you have questions, please contact CDRC Scott Burdin at [email protected].
- The best way for you and your church to immediately serve is by giving financially. Support the UMCOR disaster response by donating at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670 or giving to the Missouri Conference Advance Special (7465) Disaster Response and write “Great Plains” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Missouri Annual Conference, 3601 Amron Ct., Columbia, MO 65202.
Appointment Changes
New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. To read the latest list, go to www.moumethodist.org/appointments.
Upcoming CIY Virtual Info Sessions
Summer is almost here! Haven’t planned anything yet for your youth? CIY MOVE has you covered. Missouri United Methodist churches get a special discount on this can't-miss, week-long event in Fayette for 7-12th graders. Want to learn more? Join Youth Specialist Angel Garcia for a virtual info session on May 17 or 19. Learn more and register at www.nextgenumc.org/events
