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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.
FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!
Below are a list of things that the district has for sale to our churches. If you are interested please call Ethan at the district office 417-623-2382. This is on a first come basis.



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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Laity Training Opportunity at First UMC Monett, 12 Nov 2022 – Two in-person training events

Classes
Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church
The Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings
Summary of classes
Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church, facilitator: Larry Johnson, ( mailto:[email protected] [email protected])

The history and beliefs of the United Methodist church lays the foundation for our ministry, outreach and testimonies. This introduction will trace the beginnings of the Methodist movement, John Wesley’s role in growing Methodist societies in England and the fundamental doctrine that Wesley established for Methodists. The class stresses our Methodist heritage and its unique emphasis on grace, personal holiness and social action ministry in our communities.

The Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings, facilitator: Mitch Ross ( mailto:[email protected] [email protected]) , Text for the course: The Class Meeting, Reclaiming a Forgotten and Essential Small Group Experience by Keven M. Watson.
The Class Meeting is a means of grace that has the ability to transform people and facilitate spiritual growth. The instruction is focused on the history of the class meeting, the basics of what should and should not take place, and defines the qualities of a class leader. Students will learn how and why the class meeting became an essential element of Wesleyan spirituality that expanded the Methodist movement for over a century in England and America.

Description and details
Registration is online and requires a $10 fee to cover class materials and snacks.
Lunch is provided or you may bring your own.
No prerequisites for either class – only a desire to learn. Class size limited to 20.
Specific handouts are provided and online links will be provided for additional resources.
The text for Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings, “The Class Meeting” by Kevin Watson is found here:
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The text for Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church, “Living Our Beliefs” by Kenneth L. Carder is found here: [link removed] Amazon →
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Start/End Date and Times
Class is 12 November 2022 beginning at 9am and ending on later than 4pm

District
Southwest District

Event Location
First United Methodist Church at Monet
1600 N Central Ave,
Monett, MO 65708


Main Contact Information
Mitch Ross
mailto:[email protected] [email protected]
417-808-0218

Registration will close November 4th. However, contact Mitch Ross directly after that date for openings in either class.
Registration link will be available on the district website October, 13, 2022.

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!
Ministry at Central Community UMC in Shell Knob, MO
Do you have space available for a Day Care? This was the question posed to the Governing Board of Central Community UMC in Shell Knob a little over a year ago. They said, “Let’s do it!”

After converting a former classroom, choir room, and nursery into a space for children, Noahs Ark Daycare opened to serve six children from the community while they continued working to finalize steps to meet requirements for State Licensure. Noahs Ark Daycare is now a fully licensed daycare serving twenty-five children from the community and growing.

Central Community UMC discovered there was a great need for quality daycare in our community and was able to fill that need by utilizing space in their facility that was not being used.






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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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