Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Net News: When to Return to Sanctuaries

Missouri Net News Guidance on Returning to Our Sanctuaries Remains Unchanged This afternoon Missouri Bishop Bob Farr issued a statement to Missouri Conference churches reiterating that guidance on returning to sanctuaries remains unchanged. United Methodists in Missouri ar…

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May 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 22-24, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 22, 2020 Focus Church: First (Oronogo) UMC Pastor:  Terri Haywood and spouse JC   Scripture - Acts 1:6-14 6 As a result, those who had gathered together asked Jesus, “Lord, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now?” 7 Jesus rep…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Net News: Pentecost

Missouri Net News What is Pentecost? The word “Pentecost” comes from a Greek word meaning 50th. The Christian festival of Pentecost falls on the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, has more on Pentecost, als…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 21, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 21, 2020 Focus Church:  First (Monett) Pastor:   Brian Smith and spouse Annie Pastor: Shaun Courtney and spouse Meghan Pastor: Juan Velasquez and spouse Martha Sabrina   Scripture - Luke 24:44-53 44 Jesus said to them, “These are my wo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Net News: Crisis Communications, Video Editing

Missouri Net News Communicating in a Crisis Church consultant Mike Bonem says leaders need to step up their communication in this season of anxiety and uncertainty. It is important to be transparent, hopeful, and focused on the mission. Read his thoughts on communication i…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Focus Church: First (Joplin) Pastor:    Marsha West Eichler and spouse Dean   Scripture - 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Stand firm in the last times 12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised about the fiery trials that have come among yo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Net News: Absentee Ballot Deadline

Missouri Net News Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Missouri Faith Voices is encouraging people to request absentee ballots due to the uncertain nature of the pandemic during upcoming election days. The deadline to request a ballot for rescheduled municipal elections that w…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Net News: 1918, Appointment Changes

Missouri Net News Methodists in 1918 The St. Louis Christian Advocate, the Midwest newspaper of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, provides some accounts of how the church dealt with the disease commonly referred to as the Spanish Flu in the fall of 1918. Read the news …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Net News: Camps Canceled, Tech Grants

Missouri Net News Summer 2020 Camping Update: NextGen Camping Track Canceled The Office of Next Generation Ministries has made the difficult decision to cancel the entirety of their NextGen track for mobile camping this summer. The health concerns related to the coronaviru…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 18, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 18, 2020 Focus Church:  Dry Valley (Lawrence) Pastor:   Robert Summers   Scripture - Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 For the music leader. Of David. A psalm. A song. 68 Let God rise up;     let his enemies scatter;     let those who hate him       …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Net News: Pre-Conference Briefing, June Issue of Magazine

Missouri Net News Pre-Conference Briefing Join us at 10 a.m., May 28 via livestream for the Bishop’s Address, as well as updates on Annual Conference 2020 and the General Church. Non-internet option available for those with access to phones only. The event will be recorded…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 15-17, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 15, 2020 Focus Church: Central (Webb City) Pastor:  Don Lambeth and spouse Kim Mozambique Church: Maratane Pastor: Marcel Benga   Scripture - 1 Peter 3:13-22 13 Who will harm you if you are zealous for good? 14 But happy are you, even if…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 2:01 PM

June Issue of The Missouri Methodists

News from us June Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the June issue of The Missouri Methodists you will read about how people are living their faith and following their call while taking care to keep safe during a pandemic. Read it now online at www.moumethodist.org/magaz…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Net News: Call for Justice, Grants, Protection for Workers

Missouri Net News UMC Bishops Call for Justice in Wake of Ahmaud Arbery’s Death The Bishops of The United Methodist Church are calling for justice and the eradication of racism and white supremacy in the aftermath of the killing of an unarmed Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, in B…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 14, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 14, 2020 Focus Church:  Cassville Pastor:   John Fugitt and spouse Jamie “Prayers are requested for Rev. Tim Schulte (The River, Eureka) and Sherri Springman Schulte at the death of her father, Gene Springman.  Notes of care may be sen…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Net News: Online Guests, Right Start

Missouri Net News How to Welcome, Connect with Guests Online  Wednesday, May 27 @ 1 p.m. Facilitated by Melanie Smollen, Missional Strategist, Center for Congregational Excellence Churches of every size are now meeting online for worship and experiencing the blessing of ne…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Focus Church: Carterville/Avilla UMC Pastor:    Bob Wynne and spouse Dixie   Scripture - Psalm 66:8-20 8 All you nations, bless our God!     Let the sound of his praise be heard! 9 God preserved us among the living;     he di…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes

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]

May 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Net News: NextGen Gatherings, Churches Reopening

Missouri Net News Virtual NexGen Gatherings Start May 12 Join Maggie Lohmeyer and fellow NextGen leaders for our first-ever virtual NextGen Gatherings! There will be a children's and family, youth and college-age ministry gatherings to discuss how to do ministry during thi…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 11, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 11, 2020 Focus Church:  Bethal UMC (Carthage) Pastor:   C Brandon Haag and spouse Shelly   Scripture - Acts 17:22-31 22 Paul stood up in the middle of the council on Mars Hill and said, “People of Athens, I see that you are very religiou…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Net News: Tech Grant, Teamwork, Mozambique, Job

Missouri Net News New Online Worship Tech Grant Webinar Series with Rebekah Simon-Peter Help for Mozambique Job Posting New Online Worship Tech Grant Applications Open May 1-31 Apply now for the new Online Worship Tech Grant, sponsored by Center for Congregational Excellen…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 8-10, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 8, 2020 Focus Church: Amsterdam Pastor:  Hank Roberts and spouse Maggie   Scripture - 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 Now you are coming to him as to a living stone. Even though this stone was rejected by humans, from God’s perspective it is chosen, v…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Net News: Sharing Stories, Welcoming Visitors, Retirement

Missouri Net News Share Your Experience  If you have a story, idea or resource to share from your church's pandemic experience go to https://missouri-reg.brtapp.com/Resources. When You Don't Know Who's Worshiping Lee Roorda Schott says that unseen people you don't yet know…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 7, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 7, 2020 Focus Church:  Southwest District Pastor:   Alice Fowler and spouse David Prayers are requested for Rev. Melissa Dodd and family on the recent passing of her mother, Alice Dodd. Words of comfort may be sent to 8309 NE 116th St.…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Net News: Connected Campaign, Encouragement, Mother's Day

Missouri Net News Connected People of God Now through May 15, the United Methodist Communications People of God campaign is focusing on the digital connections that continue to bring our faith communities together. Be a part of the campaign by downloading graphics for your…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Focus Church: US Navy Chaplain Pastor:    Thomas Statler and spouse Jennifer   Scripture - John 14:1-7 The way, the truth, and the life 14 “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house has room to spa…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Net News: Appointment Change, Small Groups

Missouri Net News Appointment Change Posted Today A new appointment change was 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. T…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Net News: Returning to Sanctuaries, Blueprint for Wellness, Pension Consultations

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr on Returning to Sanctuaries Today Missouri Bishop Bob Farr released a video message of encouragement and caution for churches considering when and how they will return to their sanctuaries for worship.  Watch the video statement at https://vi…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 4, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 4, 2020 Focus Church:  Zion (Gordonville) Pastor:   R Scott Griffin and spouse April Mozambique Church: Zacarias Manhica Pastor: Leonardo Lasse   Scripture - Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 For the music leader. A psalm of David. 31 I take refuge in…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Prayer Team Update - May 2020

May 1, 2020 These are troubled times. Over 65,000 Americans (and counting) have lost their lives to a virus we considered a distant problem two months ago. Thankfully, living on lockdown the last several weeks has flattened the contagion curve and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Praise…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Net News: Online Worship Grant, Teamwork Webinar, Sharing Stories

Missouri Net News New Online Worship Tech Grant Apply now for the new Online Worship Tech Grant, sponsored by Center for Congregational Excellence. This grant focuses on providing funds to churches who are transitioning to online worship services. Multiple levels of assist…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 1-3, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 1, 2020 Focus Church: Wesley Memorial (Steele)/Cooter Pastor:  Todd Holman   Scripture - Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 23 The Lord is my shepherd.     I lack nothing. 2 He lets me rest in grassy meadows;     he leads me to restful waters; 3…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Net News: AC Session Postponed, June Camps Canceled

Missouri Net News Missouri Annual Conference 2020 Session Postponed In this time of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that brings uncertainty and increased health risks, Bishop Bob Farr has decided to postpone the 2020 Session of the Missouri Annual Conference sche…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 30, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 30, 2020 Focus Church:  Wesley (Sikeston) Pastor:   George Pulliam Rendleman and spouse Jo Ann Prayers are requested for Linda Maynard on the recent death of her husband, Retired pastor John Maynard. Words of Comfort may be sent to 4…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Net News: Preparing for Return, COVID Q&A, Connectional Table

Missouri Net News Preparing to Return to our Sanctuaries Following Governor Parson’s Monday, April 27 announcement of the first phase of "Show Me Strong Recovery" plan, we realize many churches are beginning to think about what it means to return to their sanctuaries. Miss…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Focus Church: Wesley (Fruitland) Pastor:    William D Minor and spouse Willene Mozambique Church:  Namaacha Pastor: Persina Langa   Scripture - 1 Peter 2:19-25 19 Now, it is commendable if, because of one’s understanding of…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Council of Bishops, Faith & Science

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 27, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Net News: UMCOR Response, COVID Q&A, Execution Alert

Missouri Net News UMCOR Launches Giving Campaign, COVID-19 Response Fund The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has launched a giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” to assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. UMCOR plans to releas…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 27, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 27, 2020 Focus Church:  Trinity (Piedmont) Pastor:   Tadd E Kruithoff and spouse Krista   Scripture - Acts 2:42-47 Community of believers 42 The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Net News: Property Security, Zoom, COVID Stories

Missouri Net News Keeping Church Property Safe Amid Closures Empty church buildings come with their own risks. United Methodist Insurance offers five tips to help keep people and property safe during coronavirus-related vacancies. Read the United Methodist News Service sto…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 24-26, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 24, 2020 Focus Church: St Luke (Hayti) Pastor:  Karl D Humes   Scripture - 1 Peter 17-23 17 Since you call upon a Father who judges all people according to their actions without favoritism, you should conduct yourselves with reverence …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Net News: Post-COVID Re-Launch

Missouri Net News RE-Launch: A Conversation on Embracing the Ministry Possibilities of 2020 Before the COVID-19 crisis is over, nearly every church will go through a period of closed facilities. Afterward, tens of thousands of United Methodist churches will re-open their f…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 23, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 23, 2020 Focus Church:  Sedgewickville/Patton Pastor:   Roger B Cary and spouse Cindy   Scripture - Psalm 116:12-19 12 What can I give back to the Lord     for all the good things he has done for me? 13 I’ll lift up the cup of salvat…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Net News: General Conference 2021, Grief

Missouri Net News Tentative General Conference Dates Publicized The Council of Bishops disclosed a proposal that would push back General Conference more than a year and four months after the lawmaking assembly was originally scheduled. Read the United Methodist News Servic…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Focus Church: Scopus Pastor:    Kathleen M Moran Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Rev Willard “Bud” Snyder (retired, Southeast District), recent passing. Words of caring can be sent to Mary Snyder and …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Earth Day, Phones for Worship

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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April 20, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Net News: Bishop Q&A, Ignite Camp, Email Scams

Missouri Net News Bishop Q&A Join Missouri Bishop Bob Farr again this Wednesday for another Q&A session. This week’s session on Wednesday at 1 p.m. will focus on financial and legal concerns during the COVD-19 pandemic, and will include Missouri Conference Director…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 20, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 20, 2020 Focus Church:  Rauch Spence Memorialn (Morehouse) Pastor:   Toni Marie Dee and spouse David   Scripture - Acts 2:14a, 36 14 Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised his voice and declared, “Judeans and everyone li…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Net News: Apportionments, Grants, Chaplain

Missouri Net News 2020 Apportionments On April 14, during its regular spring conference call, the Missouri Conference Finance and Administrative Council (CFA) voted to provide apportionment relief to local churches. CFA, the Conference Treasurer, Rev. Nate Berneking, Bisho…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 17-19, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 17, 2020 Focus Church: New Salem (Daisy) Pastor:  Kathleen M Moran   Scripture - 1 Peter 1:3-9 Thanksgiving 3 May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! On account of his vast mercy, he has given us new birth. You have…

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