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October 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 28, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 28, 2019 Focus Church: Hale Pastor: Becky Stephens and spouse Allen Prayers are requested for Bill Koch, (retired Mark Twain District) as he prepares for an upcoming outpatient surgery.  Notes of concern and well wishes may be sent t…

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  NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

October 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM

NextGen Newsletter: October 2019

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries October 2019 Recap: NextGen Academy Fall 2019 Opportunities: Ignite Camp Summer Internships Summer Camp 2020 Youth Leadership Opportunity Events: NextGen Summit LEAP 2020  NextGen Academy Fall 2019 Over 60…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 25, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Net News: Church Website, Conference News

Missouri Net News Digitally Connecting Your Church Many people visit a church’s website before they decide if they will visit a worship service. United Methodist Communications has a grant program for churches that don’t have a website or need a fresh start. The grant incl…

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October 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 25-27, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 25, 2019 Focus Church: Gashland Pastor:  Melissa Bailey-Kirk and spouse Scott Bailey-Kirk   Scripture - Psalm 65:5-13 5 In righteousness you answer us,     by your awesome deeds,     God of our salvation—     you, who are the securit…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 7:45 PM

Net News: Advent Resources, Job

Missouri Net News It’s time to Order Advent Resources Don’t miss your chance to save $300 off your order of Advent outreach tools (use discount code UMC19A) from United Methodist Communications. Choose from a variety of customizable designs and resources. Your congregation…

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October 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, October 24, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 24, 2019 Focus Church:  Gallatin/Jamesport Pastor:  Brad Dush and spouse Christin   Scripture - Joel 2:23-27 23 Children of Zion,         rejoice and be glad in the Lord your God,     because he will give you the early rain as a s…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Net News: Mission Opportunities, Inclusive Ministry Grant, Year-End Giving

Missouri Net News Mission Volunteer Opportunities Mission Volunteers are individuals or couples (ages 18 and up), who seek long-term partnerships with communities around the world. Mission Volunteer opportunities are diverse and range from working with refugees, children a…

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October 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Focus Church: Francis Street First (St Joseph) Pastor: Dr Lydia Pavlovna Istomina and spouse Scott Kiddle Please keep Rev. Bill Siebert and his family in your prayers.  Rev. Siebert’s wife, Marilyn passed away October 19,…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 22, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Net News: Social Principles, GC Volunteers, Spiritual Economic$

Missouri Net News GBCS Releases Social Principles to the Church At its final meeting of the quadrennium, the board of directors of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) introduced the Revised Social Principles to entire church. The document is now pending approval…

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October 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Focus Church:  First (Maryville) Pastor:  Kim Mitchell and spouse John Prayers have been requested for Lynn Malone (Webster Hills), recent passing on October 19, 2019.  Notes of caring and condolence may be sent to the fami…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 8:33 PM

Net News: Benefits Roadshow Livestream, November Issue of The Missouri Methodists

Missouri Net News Benefits Roadshow Live Streamed on Final Day Rev. Nate Berneking, Director of Finance & Administration, has presented the 2019 Benefits Roadshow about clergy healthcare and retirement benefits at five locations across Missouri this fall. The presentat…

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October 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 21, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 21, 2019 Focus Church: First (Kearney) Pastor: Adam Mustoe and spouse Sarah Pastor: Sherry Oxendale and spouse Brad First (Kearney):Todd's Chapel Pastor: Robert Sanders and spouse Karen   Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 I’m already bei…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 3:05 PM

The Missouri Methodists November 2019

News from us November Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the November issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about holy friendships in the latest installment of the clergy health series, a cross-state motorcycle ride that kicked-off a campaign to raise money for mot…

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October 18, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Net News: Rural Conversations, Spiritual Economic$, Staff Announcement

Missouri Net News More Rural Conversations Scheduled The Missouri Conference department of Mission, Service and Justice is planning more conversations to invite people to discuss ways the Conference can serve rural Missouri. They are seeking input from individuals who have…

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October 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 18-20, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 18, 2019 Focus Church: First (Bethany) Pastor:  Michael Dunlap Mozambique Church: Namuno Pastor: Felisberto Chitombe   Scripture - Luke 18:1-8 Justice for the faithful 18 Jesus was telling them a parable about their need to pray cont…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 1:04 AM

Net News: Leader Guide

Missouri Net News United Methodist Leader Guide The world is in need of hope, encouragement, love and joy. Explore the new Church Leader Guide from United Methodist Communications for ways to better communicate in your community. You’ll find training courses, outreach tool…

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October 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, October 17, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 17, 2019 Focus Church:  Faubion Pastor:  Steve Elkins and spouse Stephanie   Scripture - Psalm 119:97-104 97 I love your Instruction!     I think about it constantly. 98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies     because …

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October 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Focus Church: Fairfax Pastor: Andrew Sanders and spouse Julie   Scripture - Jeremiah 31:31-34 31 The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. 32 It won’t be l…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 10:47 PM

Net News: NextGen Summit, UM-Episcopal Dialogue

Missouri Net News NextGen Summit Are you involved in children, youth, college-aged, young-adult, or family ministry? Join NextGen Ministries in Springfield for a one-day conference that’s all about you! The NextGen Summit on Nov. 9 will be a time for family ministers, both…

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October 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Focus Church:  Evolution/Agency Pastor:  Leanna van Zandt Nauman and spouse John   Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:14; 4:5 14 But you must continue with the things you have learned and found convincing. You know who taught you. 5 B…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 14, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Net News: Year-End Giving, Open Books Webinar, NextGen Internships, Delegation Devotional

Missouri Net News Free Year-End Giving Brochures for Your Congregation Open Hearts, Open Books Webinar Recording NextGen Summer Internships Missouri Delegation Invites Submissions for 2020 Vision Devotional Free Year-End Giving Brochures for Your Congregation The Missouri …

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October 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 14, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 14, 2019 Focus Church: Deer Park Grace Pastor: Kevin Mabury and spouse Terry   Scripture - Jeremiah 31:27-34 27 The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will plant seeds in Israel and Judah, and both people and animals will spri…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 11, 2019 at 9:17 PM

Net News: Church Fire, Delegation Devotional, Border Crisis

Missouri Net News Building Burns, Church Goes On The 135-year-old sanctuary of a United Methodist Church in Odessa burned to the ground early Thursday morning, but Woods Chapel Odessa will still have church this Sunday. The pastor and congregation have decided to worship a…

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October 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 11-13, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 11, 2019 Focus Church: Cowgill Pastor:  James Gubser and spouse Dorothy Prayers are requested for Rev Don and Rev Marjean Ehlers on the recent health diagnosis for Don.  Notes of concern and encouragement may be sent to 14319 Russell…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 10, 2019 at 9:22 PM

Net News: Empowering Lay People

Missouri Net News How Did John Wesley Empower Lay People? John Wesley’s system of small groups provided accountability and support for living the Christian life. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, explains how the classes equipped lay people to bec…

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October 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, October 10, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 10, 2019 Focus Church:  Cosby Zion/Clarksdale Pastor:  Connie Eighmy and spouse Mike Please keep Pastor David Mortenson and the congregation of Woods Chapel (Odessa) in your thoughts and prayers.  The church was completely destroye…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 9, 2019 at 7:32 PM

Net News: Safe Gatherings, Inclusive Ministry Grants

Missouri Net News Safe Sanctuaries Moving to Safe Gatherings Beginning January 1, 2020, the Missouri Conference will transition the online abuse prevention program, Safe Sanctuaries, to Safe Gatherings. Safe Gatherings is an improvement to the current procedure and equippi…

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October 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Focus Church: Clair/Ebenezer (St Joseph) Pastor: Cindy Buhman and spouse Joe   Scripture - Psalm 66:1-12 Psalm 66 For the music leader. A song. A psalm. 66 Shout joyfully to God, all the earth! 2     Sing praises to the gl…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 8, 2019 at 7:41 PM

Net News: Devotionals for Delegation, Job

Missouri Net News Missouri Delegation Invites Submissions for 2020 Devotional The General and Jurisdictional Conference delegation of the Missouri Annual Conference invites Missouri laity and clergy to submit short devotions for compilation in a Vision 2020 devotional. Thi…

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October 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Focus Church:  Chillicothe Pastor:  Buck Cueni-Smith and spouse Colleen Pastor: Michael Tipton and spouse Melanie Mozambique Church: Muadja Pastor: Adolfo Cando   Scripture - Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 29 The prophet Jeremiah sent a…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 7:37 PM

Net News: New Missional Strategist

Missouri Net News New Missional Strategist The Center for Congregational Excellence is pleased to announce that Melanie Smollen has accepted a full-time position as Missional Strategist. The focus of this new role is to develop systems that find and equip missional leaders…

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October 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 7, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 7, 2019 Focus Church: Carrolton Pastor: Anselm Williams and spouse Susan   Scripture - Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Disturbing hope: Settle down in Babylon 29 The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter from Jerusalem to the few surviving elders among …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Net News: General Conference News

Missouri Net News Recap of General Conference News The 2020 United Methodist General Conference will continue the denomination’s 47-year debate on homosexuality. Kathy L. Gilbert of the United Methodist News Service reports on the history that has brought the denomination …

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October 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 4-6, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 4, 2019 Focus Church:  Burlington Junction/Wilcox Pastor:  Marsha Martin and spouse Curtis   Scripture - 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Don’t be ashamed of the testimony 8 So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of me, his prisoner.…

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October 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, October 3, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 3, 2019 Focus Church:  Broadway (Plattsburg) Pastor:  Cassie Rea O'Brien Graham and spouse Sullivan   Scripture - 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Greeting 1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, to promote the promise of life that i…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 3, 2019 at 12:48 AM

Net News: Mission Summit

Missouri Net News Registration Deadline for Mission Summit is Oct. 7 Mission leaders are invited to gather for a time of learning, encouragement and revival, and connection at the first-ever Mission Summit. Hosted at Kingdom House in St. Louis, Mission Summit aims to not o…

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October 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Focus Church: Avondale Pastor: Dr Choongho Kwon and spouse Bu-Sung   Scripture - Psalm 137:1-4 Psalm 137 137 Alongside Babylon’s streams,     there we sat down,     crying because we remembered Zion. 2 We hung our lyres up…

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October 2, 2019 at 2:43 PM

Prayer Team Update - October 2019

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team October 2019  “God knows my name.” God did something at the recent New Room Conference I have never experienced.   During a pre-conference session on the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit, Jack Deere asked us to try our hand at healin…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 2, 2019 at 3:34 AM

Net News: Church Marketing

Missouri Net News Local Church Marketing Services Every local church is vital to the global mission of the United Methodist Church. United Methodist Communications wants to support your ministry via communication, outreach and marketing services. After an application and d…

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October 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Focus Church:  Ashland (St Joseph) Pastor:  Doug Walter and spouse Carol Mozambique Church: Goxani (Matsinhe) Pastor: Mateus Chicuava   Scripture - Psalm 137:5-9 5 Jerusalem! If I forget you,     let my strong hand wither! 6…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 11:35 PM

Nominations, Global Mission Fellows, Riders on the Road

Missouri Net News MOAC Nominations for Conference Boards, Committees, Teams and Work Areas Global Mission Fellows Accepts Applications from Young Adults Who Feel Called to See Differently and Serve Differently Halfway Around MOAC Nominations for Conference Boards, Committe…

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September 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 30, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 30, 2019 Focus Church: Arley Pastor: Daniel Glenn Jones and spouse Kate Mozambique Church: Tesoura Navesse (Xicocotsa) Pastor: Celeste Juliao Cumbane   Scripture - Lamentations 1:1-6 Jerusalem’s suffering 1 Oh, no! She sits alone, …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 6:52 PM

Net News: Evolving Faith Conference

Missouri Net News Evolving Faith Conference The City, with the Missouri United Methodist Church, is live-streaming the Evolving Faith Conference that is taking place in Denver, CO on October 4 and 5. The live stream will be shown at Community United Methodist Church in Col…

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September 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 27-29, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 27, 2019 Focus Church:  Altamont Pastor:  Marilyn Chloe Dorst   Scripture - Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a certain rich man who clothed himself in purple and fine linen, and who feasted luxuriously every day. 20 At his gate lay a ce…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Net News: RevItUp! Scholarships

Missouri Net News C2FM Scholarships Available to 2019 RevItUp! Baltimore, MD, October 28-30 Wespath is sponsoring RevItUp!, an energizing and educational event for younger clergy ages 39 and under to strengthen personal, financial and leadership skills for a lifetime of mi…

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September 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 26, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 26, 2019 Focus Church:  Albany/Grant City Pastor: Bendi Ann Burgin Please be in prayer for Rev. Brad Dush’s wife Christin (Gallatin/Jamesport UMC), as she perpares for a future surgery.  Notes of care may be sent to them at brad.…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 8:20 PM

Net News: Unwrap Christmas

Missouri Net News Unwrap Christmas in Your Community Offer a meaningful place for people to connect with your congregation and one another this Advent! United Methodist Communications is helping local churches plan Unwrap Christmas outreach events through a new gra…

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September 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Focus Church: Northwest District Pastor:  Melissa M Dodd    Scripture - 1 Timothy 6:6-19 6 Actually, godliness is a great source of profit when it is combined with being happy with what you already have. 7 We didn’t bri…

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September 25, 2019 at 1:57 PM

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

News from us   Moto Rally for Mozambique The Moto Rally for Mozambique is just three days away! Don't miss the opportunity to join us at a Moto Rally scheduled stop near you. The ride will cover nearly 850 miles across the state, passing through all nine Missour…

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September 24, 2019 at 8:16 PM

Net News: New Resource from Discipleship Ministries

Missouri Net News The Committee The Committee Teaching Series is a 16-session online teaching series from UMC Discipleship Ministries that will help your congregation discuss some of the most critical issues that prevent many congregations from becoming a vital church. Joi…

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