News from us [link removed] August 2, 2022
The Gift of Diversity

In April, while visiting family, Rev. Sandy Nenadal broke her ankle. As she adjusted to the reality of using crutches and wearing a fracture walking boot, she thought about Paul's description of the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Paul wrote, "Our bodies have many parts, but the many parts make up only one body when they are all put together. So, it is with the "body" of Christ. Each of us is a part of the one body of Christ." [link removed] Read more here →
Upcoming Events

RMC Collab: Marceline
Registration closes August 1 for the Rural Missouri Connection Collab event in Marceline. Join us as we see what’s happening in rural Missouri as people engage in mission of all kinds across our state. We’ll share ideas and explore how Marceline UMC has creatively used its assets to build community spaces across its mission field. [link removed] Learn more→
Other Upcoming Events
August 4 – [link removed] RMC Collab: Creating Space for Community
August 4 – [link removed] O [link removed] nline Basic Course: Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry
August 8 – [link removed] Online Soul Reset: Relearning the Rhythms of Grace Through Daily Life with God (Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Course)
August 14-17 - [link removed] Worship Planning Retreat
August 15-September 9 - [link removed] Outreach and Design Using Canva (Self-Paced Online Training)
August 27 - [link removed] Early Response Team Basic Training
September 17 - [link removed] Early Response Team Basic Training
September 24 - [link removed] SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
September 24 - [link removed] SW Lay Servant Ministry Course: Wesleyan Discipleship
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resources


[link removed] The Hybrid Church: Merging Physical and Digital
For many, knowing how to do physical and digital ministry at the same time is daunting. This is the mindset behind the phygital church. Our endgame is not the physical building. Nor is it digital ministry. Our endgame is disciple-making. Join digital church planter Jeff Reed as he answers your questions and shares how to thrive, grow, and multiply the physical + digital ministry in this new hybrid model.
[link removed] G [link removed] rieving Together: How to Build a Supportive Community
Grief is a tricky topic, but it’s one we don’t have to navigate alone. Offering support is a community effort that can be intentionally fostered. Rev. David and Elaine Howlett offer an introduction to building a supportive community around grief for local church pastors and laity.
[link removed] Be UMC Promotional Resources
Share the message of The United Methodist Church with resources from our national campaigns. From [link removed] standing against racism to living as the [link removed] the people of God (#BeUMC) or just [link removed] finding hope — we have graphics, videos, t-shirts, hats and more to help you spread the word.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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