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If you or someone you know is in need of prayer please email Ethan at [email protected] We pray blessing and favor on each of you, your families, and your congregations. * Prayers for Retired Pastor, Priscilla Van Giesen are requested as she continues to recover from an extended illness. Rev Van Giesen is the spouse of Retired District Superintendent, David Van Giesen. Cards of prayers and concern may be sent to: 4504 S. English Ivy Ave Springfield, MO 65804

Many Grant Programs – Same Deadline: Oct 1st
The MOAC is blessed to have a wide variety of resources for ministry. Churches can apply through several different grant programs for funding that supports local ministry projects. Each program, however, has a different focus and requires a different application as follows:
New Places. The MOAC Center for Congregational Excellence is accepting grant applications from now until October 1. The first step is to fill out a worksheet and submit it to your District Superintendent. For more information and to get started on the worksheet: [link removed] New Places →

* The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship will fund 25 Vital Worship Grants projects to Worshiping Communities for 2022-2023 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program. For more information:
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* Costner-Fulton Mission Grants. The MOAC Mission, Service and Justice Team is offering grants for new, innovative, or one-time mission programs or events. Learn more and apply below:
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* Missouri UM Foundation. The oldest and largest grant program in our conference, Foundation grants assist a wide variety of ministry projects each year. Learn more and apply below:
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The local church is clearly at a critical crossroads within our culture. Far too many people are disengaging from the church and finding new ways to spend their time. Church leaders, we want to help you face this crisis by equipping you to engage people of all generations within your community. For more information on this event:
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Paperwork is due in the SW District Office by NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Below is the link to the forms:
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Are due in the SW District Office by December 5, 2022
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If you are interested in information on Lay Servant Ministries please contact:
Gail Compton, 417-294-5386, mailto:[email protected] [email protected]
Karensue Hensley, 417-850-8945, [email protected]
or Mitch Ross, 417-808-0218, [email protected]





Please contact the district office for any district listings or events you would like promoted on future newsletters!

Thank you to everyone who worked or provided items for Sharefest 2022.
A special THNAK YOU to Hood United Methodist Church for hosting. Make plans to partner with us next year.





The district office has commercial copiers for sale.
* Sharp MX-3070v asking $2,000.00
* Canon Image Runner Advance C5030 asking $ 1,500.00
If you are interested please call the district office.

Please continue to check both sites for more information.

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Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns to our District Staff:

Alice Fowler, District Superintendent - [email protected]
Rebecca Courtney - [email protected] or 417-499-8334
Tiffany Freeman - [email protected] or 417-499-6840
Ethan Owens - [email protected] or 417-623-2382




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Southwest District of the Missouri Annual Conference
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