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January 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January 3-5, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 3, 2020 Focus Church: Cassidy Pastor:   Steven R Mitchell   Pastor: Suzanne M Epperly and spouse Jerry  Mozambique Church:  Salatiel Guambe (Ndambine 2000) Pastor: Assistido pour Superintendente   Scripture - John 1:1-9 The Word Beca…

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January 3, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Net News: Groups Agree on Separation Proposal, Puerto Rico Mission, Clergy Benefits Academy

Missouri Net News United Methodist Traditionalists, Centrists, Progressives, & Bishops Sign Agreement Aimed at Separation A diverse group of representatives from United Methodist advocacy groups with contrasting views and bishops from around the world has collaborated …

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January 2, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Net News: Apportionments, NextGen Gatherings, Financial Peace

Missouri Net News Apportionment Deadline The final date to submit 2019 apportionment payments is Jan. 7, 2020. Any apportionment payment sent after Dec. 31, 2019 will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 (i.e. FedEx/UPS/USPS Guaranteed Delive…

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January 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 2, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 2, 2020 Focus Church:  Campbell (Springfield) Pastor:  Daniel P Hilty and spouse Kristen Pastor: Adrienne M Ewell and spouse Russell Pastor: Chris L Jackson and spouse Sarah   Scripture - Psalm 147:12-20 12 Extol the Lord, Jerusale…

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January 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Focus Church: Broadway Pastor:   John M Inmon and spouse Vicki   Scripture - Jeremiah 31:11-14 11 For the Lord will deliver Jacob     and redeem them from the hand of those stronger than they. 12 They will come and shout f…

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December 31, 2019 at 8:03 PM

Net News: Planting Academy

Missouri Net News Planting Academy If you think God may be calling you to start something new, getting equipped and discerning your call through the Missouri Planting Academy is a great place to start. The Planting Academy is designed for persons who want to reach new peop…

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December 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Focus Church: Branson Pastor: D Eric Derks and spouse Jamey   Scripture - Jeremiah 31:7-14 7 This is what the Lord says: “Sing with joy for Jacob;     shout for the foremost of the nations. Make your praises heard, and say…

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December 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 30, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 30, 2019 Focus Church: Bolivar UMC Pastor: David Randall Collum and spouse Beth Anne Pastor: Michael J Cole and spouse Victoria   Scripture - Ephesians 1:3-14 Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Praise be to the God and Fathe…

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December 27, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Net News: Planting Academy

Missouri Net News Planting Academy If you think God may be calling you to start something new, getting equipped and discerning your call through the Missouri Planting Academy is a great place to start. The Planting Academy is designed for persons who want to reach new peop…

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December 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 27, 2019 Focus Church: Billings/Mt Olive Pastor:  Thomas Jefferson Carr II and spouse Julie   Scripture - Hebrews 2:10-18 10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything…

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December 26, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Net News: Church + Politics Webinar

Missouri Net News The Church + Politics Legal Webinar Join us for this legal webinar on Tues., Feb. 11 @ 1:30 p.m. As we head into an election year, this one-hour webinar answers questions about how pastors and churches can legally engage in political speech and activities…

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December 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 26, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 26, 2019 Focus Church:  Ava Pastor: Richard Patrick Rogers and spouse Sylvia Mozambique Church: Moamba Pastor: Fernando Leandro   Scripture - Matthew 2:13-23 The Escape to Egypt 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared…

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December 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Focus Church: Ash Grove United Methodist/Presbyterian Pastor:   Charles Joseph Crews and spouse Sandra   Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi Visit the Messiah 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time…

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December 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Focus Church: Asbury (Springfield) Pastor: Erika Anne Gravely and spouse Sean   Scripture - Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman w…

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December 23, 2019 at 8:05 PM

Net News: Intern Applications

Missouri Net News Intern Applications As college students are recovering from fall semester over the Christmas break, it is the perfect time to begin planning for summer 2020! If you know a young adult looking for the opportunity of a lifetime, refer them to our applicatio…

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December 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 23, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 23, 2019 Focus Church: Antioch Pastor: Kevin J Cawley and spouse Stephanie   Scripture - Psalm 148:1-6 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Praise the Lord from the heavens;     praise him in the heights above. 2 Praise him, all his angels;     pr…

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December 23, 2019 at 4:00 PM

NextGen Newsletter: December 2019

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries December 2019 In this email: New Information: LEAP 2020 NextGen Summit 2020 Leadership Opportunity Ignite Camp Summer Internships Ministry Internships Get Connected Summer Camp 2020 New Information: LEAP 2020 …

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December 23, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 23, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 23, 2019 Prayer Concerns: Prayers are requested for Dianne Carter on the recent death of her husband, Rev. Gary Allen Carter. Rev. Carter served as senior pastor of Licking United Methodist Church in the Ozarks District since 2016. …

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December 20, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Net News: End of Year Stats

Missouri Net News End-of-Year Stats Mark your calendars - you will be able to enter your end of year stats beginning Dec. 23, 2019 - Jan. 31, 2020. The link and login information will be made available in the near future. For more information visit our website: https://www…

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December 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 20, 2019 Focus Church: Ozarks District Pastor:  Jon Lee Thompson and spouse Nona   Scripture - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. 1 Hear us, Shepherd of Isr…

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December 19, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Net News: January Issue of The Missouri Methodists

Missouri Net News January Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the January issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about how embracing Open Hearts, Open Books has been a win/win for a local church, check in with a gathering of people from predominantly African American…

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December 19, 2019 at 7:57 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 19, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Update Thursday, December 19, 2019 Focus Church:  Wesley Foundation, Maryville Pastor: Chris Komorech and spouse Heidi Jo   Scripture - Isaiah 7:10-16 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest dept…

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December 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 19, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 19, 2019 Focus Church:  Wesley Foundation, Maryville Pastor: Kris Komorech and spouse Elizabeth   Scripture - Isaiah 7:10-16 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or i…

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December 19, 2019 at 3:23 PM

The Missouri Methodists January 2020

News from us January Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the January issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about how embracing Open Hearts, Open Books has been a win/win for a local church, check in with a gathering of people from predominantly African American chur…

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December 18, 2019 at 7:44 PM

Net News: Infuse Camp, Celebrando Esperanza, Advent Resources

Missouri Net News Infuse Core Camp Registration is open for Infuse Core Camp. Infuse offers an unforgettable overnight summer camp experience for ages 7-18. Register before Jan 31, 2020 for the early bird discount. https://nextgencamps.org/christian-sleepaway-camps/overnig…

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December 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Focus Church: Mosaic Life Care Pastor:   Sandra Monsees Davis and spouse Kurt   Scripture - Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he pro…

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December 17, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Net News: Crossroads Internship

Missouri Net News Crossroads Internships As college students come home for the holidays, we invite churches to highlight the Crossroads Summer Internship program as a part of worship or small group gatherings.  The Crossroads Internship offers a 10-week ministry placement …

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December 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Focus Church: Liberty Hospital Pastor: Carmen Lile-Henley and spouse George Please keep Rev. Bryan Wendling (New McKendree) and his wife Brenda in prayer as Bryan recovers from a recent surgery. . Messages of encouragement…

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December 16, 2019 at 8:03 PM

Net News: NPNP Grants

Missouri Net News New Places Grants, Feb. 1 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 in…

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December 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 16, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 16, 2019 Focus Church: Weston Pastor: Cody J Oshel and spouse Jessica   Scripture - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. 1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,     yo…

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December 13, 2019 at 10:09 PM

Net News: Children, Youth, Young Adult Leaders

Missouri Net News Calling Children, Youth and Young Adult Leaders The office of NextGen Ministry wants to meet you! If your church has new leadership (paid staff and volunteers) in children’s, youth or young adult ministry within the last two years, please email our youth …

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December 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 13, 2019 Focus Church: Union Star Pastor:   Scott Kiddle and spouse Rev Dr Lydia Istomina   Scripture - Luke 1:47-55 47     In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. 48 He has looked with favor on the low status of his s…

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December 12, 2019 at 10:40 PM

Net News: Social Principles

Missouri Net News Revised Social Principles Reflect Worldwide Church For the past eight years, a diverse group of writers and editors has been revising the denomination's Social Principles, which long have been an expression of the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness fo…

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December 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 12, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 12, 2019 Focus Church:  Turney Pastor: Joel T Hendren and spouse Eugena   Scripture - James 5:7-10 Courageous patience 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the far…

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December 11, 2019 at 9:01 PM

Net News: Online Profile

Missouri Net News Check Your Church Online Profile People are searching for a peaceful place to celebrate Advent and Christmas, and they will turn to Find-A-Church to locate United Methodist churches in their zip code. Get ready! Your church already has a profile – update …

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December 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Focus Church: Tarkio/Westboro Pastor:   Julie Anne Sanders and spouse Andrew   Scripture - James 5:7-10 Courageous patience 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. C…

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December 10, 2019 at 10:23 PM

Net News: Visitors

Missouri Net News Will Your Christmas Visitors Feel Celebrated or Shamed? Ann Michel of the Lewis Center staff says Christmas visitors can leave feeling shamed or belittled if church insiders project a holier-than-thou attitude. The preparation of Advent, she says, should …

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December 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Focus Church: Stanberry Pastor:  Robert Lee Caldwell and spouse Bertha   Scripture - Isaiah 35:1-10 Fertile wilderness 35 The desert and the dry land will be glad;     the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocu…

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December 9, 2019 at 8:53 PM

Net News: Year End Tax Planning

Missouri Net News Year-End Tax Planning Though December marks the end of the calendar year, there is still time to make changes that affect your 2019 taxes. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is offering a free webinar on this topic. Andrew Zumwalt, Assistant Extensi…

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December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 9, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 9, 2019 Focus Church: St Paul(St Joseph) Pastor: Amanda L Ross   Scripture - Isaiah 35:1-10 Fertile wilderness 35 The desert and the dry land will be glad;     the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocus. 2 They will bur…

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December 6, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Net News: SCJ/SMU Relationship, Job

Missouri Net News SCJ Seeks to Preserve Relationship with SMU On December 4 the South Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church filed an Original Petition in Dallas County, Texas, naming Southern Methodist University (“SMU”) as a defendant. By this l…

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December 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 6, 2019 Focus Church: Smithville Pastor:   Rebecca Lynn Mulford Please pray for Rev. Kathleen Moran (New Salem UMC (Daisy) and Scopus UMC) as her husband Roger begins medical treatments. Notes of caring can be sent to Kathleen and R…

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December 5, 2019 at 9:41 PM

Net News: Christmas Eve Hospitality

Missouri Net News Making Christmas Eve Hospitality the Pattern Lewis Center Director Doug Powe says special efforts to welcome visitors at Christmas shouldn't be set aside once the holiday is over. He outlines four ways the hospitality of the Christmas season can be the la…

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December 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 5, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 5, 2019 Focus Church:  Skidmore/ Burr Oak Pastor:  Travis Lee Dimmitt and spouse Elizabeth   Scripture - Romans 15:4-13 4 Whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction so that we could have hope through enduranc…

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December 4, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Net News: Inviting on Christmas Eve, February Deadline for NPNP

Missouri Net News Invite Christmas Eve Guests to Return There's debate about whether services on Christmas Eve or Easter Sunday draw the larger attendance, but it is clear that Christmas Eve attracts more unchurched guests. Here are some ways from United Methodist Communic…

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December 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Focus Church: Sheridan Pastor:   Martin Junior Farnan  Prayers are requested for Rev. Richard Fine (Battlefield UMC / Ebenezer UMC / Mt. Carmel UMC) for an upcoming surgery on Wednesday, 12/4/19.  Notes of caring and supp…

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December 4, 2019 at 6:52 PM

Prayer Team Update - December 2019

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team December 2019   “Why do the leaves keep falling off?” I said to myself.    Earlier this fall, my wife took some of the plants from our screened-in porch and found a spot for them inside. Others she cast into the outer darkness of the g…

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December 3, 2019 at 8:33 PM

Net News: Bishop at Arrowhead, Apportionment Deadline, Internships

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr at Arrowhead If you are going to the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday, December 15, come early and worship with Missouri Bishop Bob Farr. He will be preaching in a heated pavilion at 10 a.m., just south of the Tower Gate entrance to Arrowhead…

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December 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Focus Church: Savannah Pastor: Danita M Pennington Pastor: Terry B Weaver Mozambique Church: Belem Pastor:  Jose Zavale Assoc Pastor: Mersina Arnaldo Prayers are requested for Rev. David Lucas (Oregon/Forest City) for an up…

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December 2, 2019 at 7:54 PM

Net News: Stock Gifts, Giving Tuesday

Missouri Net News Stock Gifts for Your Church With the stock markets reaching new highs, make sure it is easy for folks to give appreciated stock and mutual fund shares to your church. Your Missouri UM Foundation provides a quick and easy gift processing service. (The chur…

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