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September 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Focus Church:  Office of Next Generation Ministries Pastor:   Jeffrey S Baker and spouse Laura Prayers are requested for the family of Rev Glenna Faye McVeigh (retired).  Rev McVeigh passed away on September 22, 2019.  No…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 1:12 AM

Net News: Implicit Bias

Missouri Net News GCORR presents a free online course Implicit Bias: What We Don’t Think We Think The Implicit Bias Workbook from the General Commission on Religion and Race is now available as a free on-demand online course designed for you to take at your own …

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September 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 23, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 23, 2019 Focus Church: Office of Mission, Service & Justice Pastor: Tina L Harris   Scripture - Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15 Nothing is too hard for the Lord 32 Jeremiah received the Lord’s word in the tenth year of Judah’s King Zedek…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 8:18 PM

Net News: October Magazine, Benefits Road Show, UMM Give Day

Missouri Net News October Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the October issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about a church that took launching a new worship service very seriously, another that has added another town to its multi-campus model, a new initiative t…

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September 20, 2019 at 7:12 PM

October Issue of The Missouri Methodists

News from us October Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the October issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about a church that took launching a new worship service very seriously, another that has added another town to its multi-campus model, a new initiative to rea…

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September 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 20-22, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 20, 2019 Focus Church:  Office of Connectional Ministries Pastor:  Kimberly J Jenne   Scripture - 1 Timothy 2:4-7 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 There is one God and one mediator betwe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 19, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Net News: Rural Missouri Conversations

Missouri Net News Serving Rural Missouri The Missouri Conference office of Mission, Service and Justice is offering discussions on ways the Conference can serve rural Missouri. They are seeking input from individuals who have experience working with rural populations via m…

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September 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 19, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 19, 2019 Focus Church:  Center for Leadership Excellence Pastor: Mark B Statler and spouse Jennifer   Scripture - 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Prayer for everyone 2 First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving…

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September 18, 2019 at 8:45 PM

NextGen Newsletter: September 2019

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries September 2019 We are so excited for upcoming fall learning opportunities. Join us at these upcoming events, and learn more about how you can stay connected as we wrap up 2019 together!   Upcoming Events NextGen Sum…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Net News: Millennial Connections, Changing Neighborhoods, Job

Missouri Net News What Happens When a Millennial Walks into your Church? Jeremy Steele says that reaching millennials requires more than marketing and invitation. You need a plan for how to connect with them once they arrive - a plan that engages them in serious matters of…

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September 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Focus Church: Center for Congregational Excellence Pastor:  Roger Scott Ross and spouse Leanne   Scripture - Psalm 79:5-9 5 How long will you rage, Lord? Forever?     How long will your anger burn like fire? 6 Pour out…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 7:12 PM

Net News: Welcoming Email, Seasonal Promotions

Missouri Net News Welcoming Visitors Through Email A first-time visitor comes to services two weeks in a row. Once you've shaken hands and exchanged names, what happens next? Many efforts to welcome someone into the life of the church can feel as abrupt as an on-ramp. Can …

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September 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Focus Church:  Assistant to the Bishop Pastor:   Theodore Cody Collier and spouse Sharon   Scripture - Psalm 79:1-4 A psalm of Asaph. 79 The nations have come into your inheritance, God!     They’ve defiled your holy temp…

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September 16, 2019 at 9:27 PM

Join The Moto Rally For Mozambique at a Church Near You!

News from us The Moto Rally for Mozambique is just two weeks away! Come out to a Moto Rally scheduled stop near y   Moto Rally for Mozambique The Moto Rally for Mozambique is just two weeks away! Come out to a Moto Rally scheduled stop near you. The ride will cov…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 7:54 PM

Net News: Hispanic Heritage Month

Missouri Net News Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15. United Methodist Communications suggests five ways to celebrate Hispanic-Latino culture and resources for inviting surrounding communities to join in church events. Disciples…

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September 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 16, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 16, 2019 Focus Church: Extension Minister Pastor: Craig Alton Stevenson and spouse Brittney Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Melissa Bailey-Kirk (Gashland UMC) as she grieves the loss of her father, Commander Howard Lin…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 13, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Net News: NextGen Summit

Missouri Net News NextGen Summit Do you serve in family ministry? Join NextGen Ministries in Springfield for a one-day conference that’s all about you! On Nov. 9, the NextGen Summit will be a time for staff and volunteers in family ministry to come together to worship, lea…

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September 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 13-15, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 13, 2019 Focus Church:  Wilks Blvd (Columbia) Pastor:  Bradley J Bryan and spouse Brynn   Scripture - 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Thanksgiving 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength because he considered me faithful. So …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Net News: Small Church Community Ministry, Execution Alert

Missouri Net News Doing Community Ministry in the Small Church How can a small congregation engage the community in a significant way? With the right approach, a small church can make a big impact in the world through partnerships, creative use of resources, and a focus on…

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September 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 12, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 12, 2019 Focus Church:  Wesley Chapel (Pilot Grove) Pastor: Pastoral Rotation   Scripture - Luke 15:1-10 Occasions for celebration 15 All the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around Jesus to listen to him. 2 The Pharisee…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 11, 2019 at 7:19 PM

Net News: Confident Leaders, Laity Training

Missouri Net News Seven Characteristics of Humble, Confident Leaders Confidence is important for leaders, but according to Kay Kotan and Phil Schroeder, confidence can easily tilt toward arrogance. They outline seven characteristics, such as vulnerability, integrity, and i…

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September 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Focus Church: Wesley (Jefferson City) Pastor:  Thomas A Vansant and spouse Suzy Prayers are requested for Rev. Steve Pinnell, District Superintendent of the Mark Twain District, as he prepares for an upcoming surgery.  …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Net News: Grants for New Places

Missouri Net News New Places Grants, Sept. 15 Deadline Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? We’re here to help them get started! Learn more about available grants here: https://www.moumethodist.org/newplacesgrants.   Forward this email             View…

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September 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Focus Church:  Waverly/Wesley (Swt Springs)/Norborne Pastor:   Sally J DeMasters and spouse Randy   Scripture - Psalm 14 For the music leader. Of David. 14 Fools say in their hearts, There is no God.     They are corrupt …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 8:56 PM

Net News: Delegation Requests Devotion Submissions

Missouri Net News Missouri Delegation Invites Participation in Prayer Efforts The General and Jurisdictional Conference delegation of the Missouri Annual Conference invites you to submit a short devotion for compilation in a Vision 2020 devotional. This devotional will be …

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September 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 9, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 9, 2019 Focus Church: Vienna/Rader Pastor: Lynn Marie Quist and spouse Jim Mozambique Church: Quissico (Chissico) Pastor: Olga Lucas Simango   Scripture - Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 11 At that time, this people and Jerusalem will be …

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September 9, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Don't Miss The Moto Rally For Mozambique!

News from us   Moto Rally for Mozambique Are you a motorcycle enthusiast? Join Missouri Bishop Bob Farr as he travels around the Missouri Conference on his motorcycle in support of the Mozambique Initiative. If you would like to participate in this motorcycle tre…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Benefits Roadshow, NP Grants, Breakthrough Prayer

Missouri Net News Benefits Roadshow Join Rev. Nate Berneking, Director of Finance & Administration, for the 2019 Benefits Roadshow about your healthcare and retirement benefits. This is a time designed for you to learn, plan, and ask questions about Wespath's upcoming …

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September 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 6-8, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 6, 2019 Focus Church:  Tipton Pastor:  Andrew Lawrence Hake   Scripture - Jeremiah 18:6-11 6 House of Israel, can’t I deal with you like this potter, declares the Lord? Like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in mine, house of I…

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  Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 9:47 PM

Don't Miss Out on NextGen Academy!

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries   Don't miss out on NextGen Academy on Sept. 21! This NextGen Academy is centered around leadership and team building. Venture Out specializes in group team building, utilizing high ropes and on-the-ground challenge …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Net News: Exploration 2019, Job

Missouri Net News Exploration 2019 It’s time to spread the word for Exploration 2019 - a national gathering of young adults who are exploring their call to ministry. Exploration 2019 creates sacred space for young adults, ages 18-26, to be in meaningful fellowship, passion…

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September 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 5, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 5, 2019 Focus Church:  Stover Pastor: Dorothy Diane Cutler Mozambique Church: Guilundo Pastor: Cecilia Isac Mbanze   Scripture - Jeremiah 18:1-6 God the potter 18 Jeremiah received the Lord’s word: 2 Go down to the potter’s house…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Net News: NextGen Academy, Ride for MI

Missouri Net News NextGen Academy NextGen Academy on September 21 is centered around leadership and team building lead by Venture Out in Columbia. Venture Out specializes in group team-building, utilizing both high ropes and on-the-ground challenge courses. These courses a…

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September 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Focus Church: St Paul (New Bloomfield)/St James (Fulton) Pastor:  David E Hartsfield and spouse Tara Prayers are requested for Rev. Brian Abbott (Nelson Memorial/Dogwood UMC) and family as they welcomed their granddaught…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 9:49 PM

Net News: Camps 2020

Missouri Net News Consider Camps for Summer of 2020 Even though it is just September, Next Generation Ministries is planning the camp season for 2020. If your church is interested in hosting an Eagle Lake, Heartland or NextGen mobile camp next summer, take the time to fill…

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September 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Focus Church:  St Paul (Fayette) Pastor:   Karen Eileen Jones and spouse John   Scripture - Psalm 139:1-6 For the music leader. Of David. A song. 139 Lord, you have examined me.     You know me. 2 You know when I sit down …

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September 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 2, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 2, 2019 Focus Church: St Luke (Mexico) Pastor: Richard Swen Mayson and spouse Anna   Scripture - Luke 14:25-26,33 Discipleship’s demands 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. Turning to them, he said,26 “Whoever comes to me an…

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  Congregational Excellence · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 9:41 PM

Prayer Team Update - September 2019

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team September 2019 What comes to your mind as soon as you wake up in the morning? You probably start thinking about your day. “Let’s see. My appointment is at 9:30. I’ve got to make some progress on that project, get a card for my friend’s…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Net News: Doctoral Program at Africa U

Missouri Net News New African Doctoral Program to Produce Leaders A new joint doctoral program at Africa University is designed to teach and mentor Christian leaders. Thirteen students comprise the first class that began studies this summer. The program is a collaboration …

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August 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 30-31, September 1, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, August 30, 2019 Focus Church:  Smith Chapel (Fayette) Pastor:  Kevin S Leiby and spouse Pattie   Scripture - Luke 14:12-14 12 Then Jesus said to the person who had invited him, “When you host a lunch or dinner, don’t invite your friends, you…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Net News: NPNP Grants, Alpha, Preaching Academy

Missouri Net News New Places Grants Due Sept. 15 Deadline Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? The Center for Congregational Excellence offers grants to all Missouri Conference churches. Grants are available for each of the Five Kinds of New Places – sma…

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August 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, August 29, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, August 29, 2019 Focus Church:  Salisbury/Asbury Pastor: Helen F McFarland Mozambique Church: Sitila Pastor: Rogerio Alfiado Pascoal   Scripture - Jeremiah 2:4-13 4 Listen to the Lord’s word,     people of Judah,     all you families of the…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 10:08 PM

Net News: Emerging Anthology, 2020 Vision Devotional

Missouri Net News Nilson Kibbey Returns for Breakthrough Prayer 10 a.m.­­­ – 3 p.m., Oct. 14 Community UMC Columbia, Missouri Register here: https://missouri-reg.brtapp.com/BreakthroughPrayerwithSueNilsonKibbey Experience an inspiring workshop with Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey o…

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August 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Focus Church: Russellville Pastor:  Clayton F Blodgett and spouse Gwen Mozambique Church: Muchungue Pastor: Benilde Zacarias Pale   Scripture - Hebrews 13:1-8 Our acts of service and sacrifice 13 Keep loving each other li…

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August 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Focus Church:  Rocheport Pastor:   Ken Allen Zahringer and spouse Alyson Mozambique Church: Jamisse Nhanbio (Chamane) Pastor:  Orlanda dos Santos Guiamba   Scripture - Psalm 81:1, 10-16 For the music leader. According to the…

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  Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 4:53 PM

NextGen Newsletter: August 2019

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries August 2019 We hope that you had an exciting and restful summer. Summer 2019 is behind us and we are kicking off the fall with opportunities for anyone involved in Next Generation Ministries. Check out some of our fa…

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August 27, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Moto Rally for Mozambique

News from us   Moto Rally for Mozambique Join Missouri Bishop Bob Farr as he travels around the Missouri Conference on his Harley in support of the Mozambique Initiative. The purpose of the ride is to raise money to purchase motorcycles for United Methodist pasto…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Net News: Ride for Mozambique

Missouri Net News Moto Rally for Mozambique Join Missouri Bishop Bob Farr as he travels around the Missouri Conference on his motorcycle in support of the Mozambique Initiative. The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness and money to purchase motorcycles for United Meth…

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August 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, August 26, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, August 26, 2019 Focus Church: River Circuit, Mokane/Steedman/Tebbetts Pastor:  Jacquelyn A Asher   Scripture - Luke 14:1, 7-11 Healing on the Sabbath 14 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to share a meal in the home of one of the leaders of the Ph…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 9:45 PM

Net News: Online Communication Training

Missouri Net News United Methodist Communications Training Center Meet your community where they already are: online. The new Digital Media for Ministry online training course is an in-depth guide to the most effective ways to communicate using technology. Nourish the soul…

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