Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Net News: Spring Storms, May Magazine

Missouri Net News Spring Storms Invite Response Easter Sunday was not a peaceful day for many people in the Southern U.S.  People from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and as far east as the Carolinas were impacted by storms and deadly tornados. Missouri Disaster Response contin…

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April 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 16, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 16, 2020 Focus Church:  New McKendree (Jackson) Pastor:   Bryan J Wendling and spouse Brenda   Scripture - Psalm 16 A miktam[a] of David. 16 Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord.     Ap…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 1:25 PM

The Missouri Methodists May 2020

News from us May Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the May issue of The Missouri Methodists you will read about how churches are confronting a variety of issues related to COVID-19 as the pandemic hits close to home. Read it now at www.moumethodist.org/magazine.   Forw…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Net News: NextGen Academy

Missouri Net News Virtual NextGen Academy: Wonderfully Made This event will be virtual. Please register if you plan to lead or attend the virtual academy. Registrants will receive links to the presentations, devotion, Bible study and discussion guides. Register at https://…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Focus Church: Nelson Memorial/Dogwood Pastor:    Brian Pate Abbott and spouse Anna   Scripture - Acts 2:28 28 You have shown me the paths of life;     your presence will fill me with happiness. Forward this email        …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Net News: Ignite Camp, Appointments

Missouri Net News Ignite Camp: Home Edition  Thank you to everyone who participated in Ignite Camp: Home Edition last week. To help improve future resources, please take some time to give feedback in this brief survey. These videos will remain on the NextGen YouTube channe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Net News: Q&A with Bishop Farr

Missouri Net News Ask A Question Bishop Farr will have the A, you bring the Q. Bishop Farr and his guests will be hosting live Question and Answer sessions online for the next three Wednesdays, and they would like to have questions from Missouri pastors and lay leaders in …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 13, 2020 Focus Church:  Marquand/Glen Allen/Rhodes Chapel Pastor:   KeyaRae Yi and spouse Hyejung   Scripture - John 20:24-31 Jesus appears to Thomas and the disciples 24 Thomas, the one called Didymus,[a] one of the Twelve, wasn’t wit…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 10-12, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 10, 2020 Focus Church: Malden/Holcomb Pastor:  Thomas E Zych and spouse Linda   Scripture - Isaiah 52:13, 53:12 Suffering servant 13 Look, my servant will succeed.     He will be exalted and lifted very high. 12 Therefore, I will give …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Net News: Worldwide Choir, NextGen Academy, Public Domain

Missouri Net News Worldwide Virtual Easter Choir A virtual worldwide United Methodist Easter choir will perform "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" by Charles Wesley. Produced by Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications, the video of the choir will be avail…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 9, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 9, 2020 Focus Church:  Lake Wappapello (Wappapello) Pastor:   Catherine Strong Bryant and spouse JC   Scripture - John 13:1-7;31b-35 Foot washing 13 Before the Festival of Passover, Jesus knew that his time had come to leave this wor…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Net News: Black Church Leaders, Free Zoom, Loneliness

Missouri Net News Virtual Conference for Black Church Pastors, Leaders and Laity Thursday, April 9, 1pm - 2:15pm This online summit presented by Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century intends to inspire, ignite and inform participants with advice for churches …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Focus Church: La Croix (Cape Girardeau) Pastor:    Ronald L Watts and spouse Linda Pastor: Brett T Cheek and spouse Christina Pastor: Kimberley D Holman and spouse Tom Pastor: Jeffrey D Waters  Mozambique Church: Nicoadala P…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Love Feast

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Posted Today New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy  appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves.…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Net News: Bishop Farr Q&A, Sharing Stories

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr: The Church & COVID-19 Live Q&A Join Bishop Bob Farr and guests for live 60-minute Q&A sessions to field questions from Missouri pastors and lay leaders. Wednesday, April 15 @ 1 p.m. – Bishop Farr, Nate Berneking, Kim Jenne (focus…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 6, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 6, 2020 Focus Church:  Hobbs Chapel (Dudley) Pastor:   David L Dee and spouse Toni   Scripture - Psalm 36:5-11 5 But your loyal love, Lord, extends to the skies;     your faithfulness reaches the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like th…

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April 3, 2020 at 11:26 PM

Prayer Team Update - April 2020

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team April 2020 What good does a prayer do?   He’s not opposed to prayer. Since contracting COVID-19 a few days ago, many people have told *Chris Cuomo they are praying for him. He appreciates their caring gesture, but he had a deeper quest…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Net News: Discipleship Ministries, Virtual Church, Holy Week Camp

Missouri Net News COVID-19 Resources from Discipleship Ministries  The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of daily life for people across the globe. Phrases like "social distancing" have become commonplace. In the U.S., most schools and universities have…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 3, 2020 Focus Church: Grace (Greenville) Pastor:  Cathy Hinklin and spouse John   Scripture - Psalm 31:9-16 9 Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m depressed.     My vision fails because of my grief,     as do my spirit and my body. 10 M…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Net News: GBGM Building Capacity, Drive-Up Church

Missouri Net News GBGM Building Capacity for Coronavirus Response The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is developing an ongoing, flexible plan to help communities implement infection control aimed at breaking the coronavirus transmission chain. The United Method…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 2, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 2, 2020 Focus Church:  Grace (Cape Girardeau) Pastor:   Eric A Schmidt and spouse Helen Mozambique Church: Jeruzalem Pastor: Caridade Igreja   Scripture - Isaiah 50:4-9a God’s faithful servant 4 The Lord God gave me an educated tongu…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Net News: Empty Room Preaching, Tech Chat, Holy Week

Missouri Net News Preaching to an Empty Room How can preachers maintain a sense of presence and engage their audience when COVID-19 has their congregants viewing worship via livestream? Read these tips on preaching to an empty room by Alyce McKenzie, Le Van Professor of Pr…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Focus Church: Fredericktown Pastor:    Bryan W Schaefer and spouse Noelie   Scripture - Matthew 21:1-11 Entry into Jerusalem 21 When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus gave two disc…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Online Giving, Census

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Posted Today New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Net News: CARES Act, Family First Act, Camp at Home

Missouri Net News The CARES Act and the Church Legislation for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Response (CARES) Act can be found here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3548/text. While the CARES Act is focused on the business world, there a…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, March 30, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, March 30, 2020 Focus Church:  First (Puxico)/Fairview (Puxico) Pastor:  Linda F Zych and spouse Tom   Scripture - Psalm 118:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord because he is good,     because his faithful love lasts forever. 2 Let Israel say it:    …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 7:19 PM

Net News: Child Abuse Concerns, Support Groups, Homlessness

Missouri Net News Concern about Drop in Child Abuse, Neglect Calls Since March 11, the Department of Social Services (DSS) has experienced an approximate 50 percent drop in Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Calls. Educators and child care providers make the largest number of…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 27-29, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, March 27, 2020 Focus Church: First (New Madrid) Pastor:  Robert G McQueen and spouse Lori   Scripture - Romans 8:6-11 6 The attitude that comes from selfishness leads to death, but the attitude that comes from the Spirit leads to life and pe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Net News: Online Learning for Churches, Zoom

Missouri Net News Episcopal Address Scheduled for Sunday Evening Bishop Farr plans to share a short, video-based address to the clergy and laity of the Missouri Conference on Sunday, March 29 at 5 p.m. Bishop Farr will be answering comments live on his Facebook page while …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, March 26, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, March 26, 2020 Focus Church:  First (Kennett) Pastor:    Gregory D Dowler and spouse JoEllen Mozambique Church: Elias Makhule Pastor: Uache Benedito Manuel   Scripture - Psalm 130 A pilgrimage song. 130 I cry out to you from the depths, Lo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Focus Church: First (Hornersville)/Faith/First (Senath) Pastor:    Jim M Pemberton and spouse Barbie   Please keep Rev Pete Hill (Windsor UMC) and his family in your prayers.  His son, Nathen Hill, recently passed away unex…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Net News: Funding While Distancing, Day of Prayer

Missouri Net News How to Fully Fund Ministry During Social Distancing The Missouri UM Foundation is partnering with Horizons Stewardship to present a webinar for Missouri churches on Friday at 1:30 p.m. The subject is “How to Fully Fund Ministry During Social Distancing”. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Net News: Update on Conference Staff, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Helping at Home

Missouri Net News Missouri Conference Staff Working Remotely Following an order issued by Boone County effective on March 25, the Missouri Annual Conference will close its office in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.  As a result, staff will be working from home.  Howe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, BMCR in KC

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Posted Today New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Net News: GC 2021, Mission Team Makes it Back

Missouri Net News General Conference to Move to 2021 Subsequent to the announcement by the Executive Committee of the Commission on the General Conference that the 2020 General Conference will be postponed, the full Commission met March 21, 2020 to determine next steps to …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, March 23, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, March 23, 2020 Focus Church:  First (Dexter) Pastor:  Larry G Lawman and spouse Doreen   Scripture - Ezekiel 37:1-3 Valley of dry bones 37 The Lord’s power overcame me, and while I was in the Lord’s spirit, he led me out and set me down in t…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Net News: Saturday Night Live (Online) Worship

Missouri Net News Saturday Night’s Alright for Worship You don’t have to wait for Sunday morning to participate in church online. Some Missouri Conference churches offer Saturday night worship services in addition to their Sunday morning services and are continuing to do s…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Net News: Online Worship Alternative, No-Travel Mission

Missouri Net News Share Your Stories, Resources Do you have stories, ideas or resrouces to share that have developed at your church during the pandemic? Share them at https://missouri-reg.brtapp.com/Resources. An Alternative to Doing Your Own Online Worship The Gathering U…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 20-22, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, March 20, 2020 Focus Church: Ellsinore/Grandin Pastor:  Robby E Calvert   Scripture - John 9:1-25 Jesus heals a blind man 9 As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Net News: General Conference Postponed. How-To Worship Online, April Magazine

Missouri Net News 2020 General Conference Postponed With the global impact of the coronavirus, General Conference organizers decided they have no choice but to postpone the denomination's legislative assembly. The venue that was scheduled to host is canceling large events …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, March 19, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, March 19, 2020 Focus Church:  Ellington Pastor:    Stanley D Hargis and spouse Tammy Please hold Rev. Molly Moore (Transformation UMC), in your prayers as she recovers from surgery. Notes of care and concern can be sent to Rev. Molly Moore…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 1:35 AM

April Issue of The Missouri Methodists

News from us April Issue of The Missouri Methodists This issue of The Missouri Methodists tells stories about a local congregation in a popular tourism destination reaching out to help the people the tourists don’t see, a large youth rally that was simultaneously mirror-im…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Net News: Online Worship, General Conference

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr Encourages All Missouri UMC Worship to Suspend until Further Notice Run Alpha Postponed Counting Attendance Help With Worship During Social Distancing GC2020 Organizers to Consider Postponement Bishop Farr Encourages All Missouri UMC Worship t…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Focus Church: Eastwood Memorial (Caruthersville) Pastor:    Jerry L Mattson  Mozambique Church: Jamisse Nhanbiho (Chamane) Pastor: Orlanda dos Santos Guiamba   Scripture - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 6 When they arrived, Samuel looked…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Net News: Limited Staff On-Site

Missouri Net News Conference Center to Operate with Limited On-Site Staff Out of care for public health and to comply with governmental recommendations the Missouri Conference Center in Columbia will be operating with limited on-site staff beginning tomorrow (March 18) thr…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Net News: Conference Staff Changes, Appointment Changes

Missouri Net News MOAC Announces Conference Staff Changes Bishop Robert Farr and the Missouri Cabinet have announced new staffing changes at the Conference Center. Bishop Farr intends to appoint Rev. Sharon L. Williams as Associate Director of Mission Service & Justice…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Coronavirus Update

Missouri Net News Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced last night (3/15/20) that public gatherings of 50 or more individuals should be suspended. We want to support our civic and public health leaders during this unfolding health crisis and…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, March 16, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, March 16, 2020 Focus Church:  Charleston Pastor:  Robb Webster Mozambique Church: Almeida Penicela Pastor: Orlanda dos Santos Guiamba   Scripture - Ephesians 5:8-14  8 You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord, so live your l…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Net News: COVID-19 Concerns, General Conference

Missouri Net News Cautions and Actions During Pandemic Missouri Bishop Bob Farr issued a statement today relating to worship and social distancing, upcoming Conference events, isolation and self-care. To read is statement go to https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/the-c…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 13-15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, March 13, 2020 Focus Church: Bertrand Pastor:  TBS: Lay Speakers   Scripture - Psalm 95 Come, let’s sing out loud to the Lord!     Let’s raise a joyful shout to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let’s come before him with thanks!     Let’s shout …

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