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September 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Net News: Education Assistance, Grants

Missouri Net News Opening Doors for Education Elsberry UMC upgraded it’s Internet service and opened its facility to be used as a socially-distanced learning center while the high school is online only due to the pandemic. Read the story at https://www.moumethodist.org/new…

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September 23, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Net News: Mozambique Clinics,

Missouri Net News Support Mobile Health Clinics in Mozambique Will you consider dedicating an offering to support global health? Your congregation's Christmas Eve offering, Giving Tuesday focus, individual or small group offering will make a difference. In the midst of the…

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September 22, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Net News: Moto Rally, Run Alpha

Missouri Net News Moto Rally for Mozambique Last weekend Missouri Bishop Bob Farr led motorcycle riders on ride hundreds of miles around the state to raise awareness and money to provide motorcycles for pastors in Mozambique. Read the news story about the ride at https://w…

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September 21, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Net News: Mobile Camps 2021, Wellness Programs

Missouri Net News Host a Mobile Camp in 2021 After a challenging summer, NextGen is looking ahead to next year and what plans to be one of their best summers ever! 2021 brings the return of Ignite Mobile Camps. Through partnerships with Eagle Lake and Heartland Camps, as w…

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September 18, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Net News: Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast, October Issue of The Missouri Methodists

Missouri Net News Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast The Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast drops today! This podcast seeks to gain insight into pastoring purple in red and blue churches. Every episode offers insights and practical tips for navigating tensions and modeli…

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September 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 18-20, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 18, 2020 Focus Church: First (St Charles) Pastor: Bart S Hildreth and spouse Elizabeth Pastor: Deborah K Bartley Mozambique Church: Bispo Penicela (Jogo) Pastor: Ester Jossias Congratulations to Rev. Jennifer Moxley and Ryan, (Fir…

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September 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM

The Missouri Methodists October 2020

News from us October Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the October issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about the recent Annual Conference Session, including the services of Ordination and Commissioning, how natural disasters have been impacting the central Unite…

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September 17, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Net News: Racism and Faith

Missouri Net News Grappling with How Racism Coexists with Faith Three theologians from across the U.S. wrestled with how Christianity can overcome racism at a time when polls show that many white Christians don’t see racial injustice as a problem. Heather Hahn of United Me…

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September 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, September 17, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 17, 2020 Focus Church: First (Park Hills) Pastor: Miles E Bone Mozambique Church: Pungue (Phungue) Pastor: Olga Jorge Nhaguilunguane Please hold Rev. Linda Potter (Faith UMC,St. Charles), and her husband, Kelly, in your prayers.…

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September 16, 2020 at 7:11 PM

Net News: Moto Rally for Mozambique, NextGen Acadmey, Advent Invitations

Missouri Net News Ride for Mozambique This Weekend Bishop Farr will lead riders on two separate rides through Missouri this weekend to help raise money for motorcycles in Mozambique. Even if you don't ride a motorcycle, there are several ways you can support the effort to …

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September 15, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Net News: Foundation Grants, Run Alpha

Missouri Net News Missouri UM Foundation Ministry Grants Deadline October 1 A Foundation Ministry Grant can help jump-start a new ministry, address a special project or need, and affirm the work and initiatives of your church members.  The fall deadline is approaching.  Le…

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September 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Focus Church: First (DeSoto) Pastor: Stefenie D Rustige and spouse Michael Mozambique Church: Macunhe Pastor: Izefa Agineta Mufume   Scripture - Matthew 20:1-15 Workers in the vineyard 20 “The kingdom of heaven is like a…

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September 14, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Net News: Virtual Mission Team Training, VM to OIMC, New Places for New People

Missouri Net News Virtual Mission Team Training The five jurisdictional UMVIM Directors have developed a program called Virtual Missions. It is a way to help team members who were responding God's call to serve while at the same time helping our mission partners around the…

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September 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, September 14, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 14, 2020 Focus Church: Faith (St Charles) Pastor: Linda C Potter and spouse Kelly   Scripture - Philippians 1:21-30 21 Because for me, living serves Christ and dying is even better. 22 If I continue to live in this world, I get re…

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September 11, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Net News: Rural Connections, Grants

Missouri Net News Rural Connections Conference The Mark Twain District, in partnership with the Missouri Annual Conference, is offering the Rural Connections Conference. As an online conference, the focus will be on mental health during this time of isolation and disconnec…

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September 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11-13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 11, 2020 Focus Church: Cornerstone (O'Fallon) Pastor: Michael W Gillen and spouse Pam Mozambique Church: Oliveira N Zunguze Funhalouro Central Pastor: Admira andre Vilanculos Prayers are requested for Rev. Barbara McKenzie (Hazelg…

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September 10, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Net News: Wellness Programs, Transformation Tour, GCFA, Online Worship Permissions, Rooftop Preaching

Missouri Net News Wellness Programs Need Completion This Month SBC21 Announces Transformation Tour Board gets Update on Giving, Online Worship Online Worship Permissions Extended to Dec. 31 To the Roof Wellness Programs Need Completion This Month If you or your family memb…

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September 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 10, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 10, 2020 Focus Church: College (Warrenton) Pastor: Eric W Moore and spouse Kari   Rev. Roger Jespersen and Susan request prayers for their son, Dane and his family, who recently received news of health concerns.   Words of encou…

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September 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Prayer Team Update - September 2020

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team September 2020   Saving Civility  We may be in the most divisive and contentious season of American life since the ‘60’s…the 1860’s. Everywhere we turn, thoughtful, civil conversation has been tossed out the window. Of course, it is no…

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September 10, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Net News: Staff Change, Faith and Race, Mobile Health in Mozambique, Fred Luper

Missouri Net News Center for Congregational Excellence Announces Staffing Change Faith and Race Podcast: Season 1 Support Mobile Health Clinics in Mozambique Ozarks District Local Pastor Dies Center for Congregational Excellence Announces Staffing Change The Center for Con…

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September 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Focus Church: Church of the Shepherd (St Peters) Pastor:  Jon C Spalding and spouse Denise Pastor: Adam G Lauman and spouse Megan Pastor: Daniel J Lybarger and spouse Annie Pastor: Ben L McWorter Rush and spouse Rachel …

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September 8, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Net News: Alpha, NextGen Conversations, NGOs

Missouri Net News Run Alpha: Free Online Event Sept. 23, noon-2:30 p.m.  Alpha is a space for people outside the church to explore faith within the context of the local church. Gather with other churches and leaders from across the region for an interactive training to dev…

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September 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Focus Church: Centennial (Elsberry) Pastor: Brenda J Cockrell    Scripture - Exodus 14:23-31 23 The Egyptians chased them and went into the sea after them, all of Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and cavalry. 24 As morning app…

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September 8, 2020 at 3:19 PM

NextGen Newsletter: September 2020

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries A new podcast, virtual events and LEAP 2021 Before we dive into this month's exciting resources, events and updates, we wanted to take a moment to ask you a few questions about this newsletter. Fill out this sho…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday,September 7, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, September 7, 2020 Focus Church: Centenary (Bonne Terre) Pastor: David D Wiant and spouse Audra Mozambique Church: Micas Madonele Pastor: Moises Domingos     Scripture - Exodus 14:19-22 19 God’s messenger, who had been in front of Israel’s c…

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September 4, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Net News: Library Builder Grant

Missouri Net News Today's news and announcements from the Missouri Annual Conference New Library Builder Grant The Missouri Conference is partnering with Little Free Library to impact communities around the state! In our pursuit of connecting 100,000 students with 100,000 b…

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September 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 4-6, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, September 4, 2020 Focus Church: Belgrade Pastor: David F Fitzmaurice and spouse Patricia Mozambique Church: Nataniel Bahule Pastor: Felix Mandeia   Scripture - Romans 13:11-14 The day is near 11 As you do all this, you know what time it is.…

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September 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Festival at Home, Moto Rally, Alpha

Missouri Net News Today's news and announcements from the Missouri Annual Conference Festival At Home Festival of Sharing is excited to announce Festival at Home. This packet of resources will help you learn and engage with Festival of Sharing from the safety of your home. …

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September 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, September 3, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, September 3, 2020 Focus Church: Asbury (Foley)/Makin Memorial (Winfield) Pastor: Larry Gallaher    Scripture - Romans 13:8-10 8 Don’t be in debt to anyone, except for the obligation to love each other. Whoever loves another person has ful…

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September 2, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Net News: Reimagining Holidays

Missouri Net News Fall/Winter Seasonal Holidays Reimagined Adjust your church plans now for fall festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas Much like the year, the holidays will be different from how we ever imagined. How do you plan for socially distanced church eve…

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September 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Focus Church: Gateway Regional District, District Superintendent Pastor:  Linda Harris and spouse William   Scripture - Psalm 149:5-9   5 Let the faithful celebrate with glory;     let them shout for joy on their beds.[…

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September 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Focus Church: Valley Hope Association Pastor: Sanh Van Tran and spouse Mai Hoang Le   Scripture - Psalm 149:5 5 Let the faithful celebrate with glory;     let them shout for joy on their beds. Forward this email        …

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August 31, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Net News: Dismantling Racism, Rural Missouri Connection

Missouri Net News Town Halls on Demand Discussing the church's role, as well as personal responsibility, about racism is an important conversation in the United Methodist Church. Check out the recent town hall events where seasoned and emerging leaders answered your questi…

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August 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, August 31, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, August 31, 2020 Focus Church: US Navy Pastor: Joseph F Frana and spouse Anna  Our condolences to Pastor Duane McDowell and Millie McDowell at the death of her mother, Betty Rorie.  Notes of concern may be sent to 731 Jamaica Ct., Saint Loui…

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August 28, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Net News: OHOB, Rural MO Connection, Run Alpha

Missouri Net News Open Hearts, Open Books Join Open Hearts, Open Books, a program with the goal of connecting 100,000 kids to 100,000 books. Learn how to get started here: openheartsopenbooks.org/get-involved/  Rural Missouri Connection A resource for all rural churches, R…

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August 26, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Net News: Master the Media

Missouri Net News Master the Media Fake news and misinformation, data hacks and phishing scams are increasing concerns. Expand your media literacy skills by attending this two-part webinar series featuring guest speakers from the journalism field. The second part of this s…

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August 25, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Net News: Annual Conference Videos, NextGen Gatherings

Missouri Net News Missouri Annual Conference Session Online The 18th Session of the Missouri Annual Conference occurred on Saturday, August 22, with Bishop Bob Farr presiding over a primarily online session shared from Community UMC in Columbia. More than 1,000 people were…

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August 21, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Net News: Pastoring in Partisan Times, AC for Visitors

Missouri Net News Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast In 2017, The Missouri Annual Conference produced the Pastoring in Partisan Times webinar series to gain insight into pastoring purple in red and blue churches. Starting on September 18, you can listen to the series as a…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-23 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, August 21, 2020 Focus Church: Eden Theological Seminary Pastor: Mai-Anh L Tran   Prayers are requested for Rev. Jayne Markin (Bernie & Sadler’s Chapel) and her family, as she prepares for an upcoming surgery.  Messages of caring and con…

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August 20, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Net News: Anti-Racism, September Magazine

Missouri Net News Anti-Racism 101: Required Skills for White People Who Want to be Allies From the United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race, this online course centers on one big idea: the differences between anti-racism and defending oneself against charge…

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August 20, 2020 at 3:16 PM

September Issue of The Missouri Methodists

News from us September Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the September issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll learn how churches are continuing to adapt to an online worship experience, get insight of the growth of a coaching culture in Missouri, be updated on the respo…

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August 19, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Net News: NextGen Conversations, Ecumenical Grants

Missouri Net News Coming Soon: NextGen Conversations Podcast NextGen Conversations seeks to empower children’s, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers inn…

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August 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Focus Church: Consultant for Biblical Discipleship Pastor: Stephen P Harbaugh and spouse Diane Please hold Rev. Eddie Bone, First UMC (Park Hills), in your prayers. Eddie's wife, Elaine, passed away on Monday, August 17. …

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August 18, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Net News: Q&A on Business Items, Multicultural Workshop

Missouri Net News MOAC20: Live Q&A on Business Items If you missed yesterday’s live Q&A session on Annual Conference business items, you have another opportunity to join in this evening. Conference leaders will help answer your questions about specific reports and …

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August 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Focus Church: Zion (Lemay) Pastor: Elsie Quintanilla-Perez and spouse Jose Mozambique Church: Marupa Pastor: Felismino Biriate   Scripture - Exodus 2:1-10 Moses’ birth 2 Now a man from Levi’s household married a Levite woma…

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August 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, August 17, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, August 17, 2020 Focus Church: Webster United Methodist (Webster Groves) Pastor:  Sharon E Kichline and spouse Joel   Scripture - Exodus 1:8-22 Israel is oppressed 8 Now a new king came to power in Egypt who didn’t know Joseph. 9 He said to …

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August 14, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Net News: Reducing Violence, Motorcycles During COVID, Moto Rally

Missouri Net News Clergy Partner with Police to Reduce Violence Local faith leaders hope a new initiative, Getting to the Heart of the Matter, will help reduce violence in the city that just recorded its deadliest year of gun violence on record. A group of two dozen pastor…

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August 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 14-16, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, August 14, 2020 Focus Church: University (University City) Pastor:  Diane M Kenaston and spouse Adam Mozambique Church: Beira Central Pastor: Simao Albazino Simone   Scripture - Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Israel and God’s faithfulness 11 So I as…

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August 13, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Net News: Costner-Fulton Grants

Missouri Net News Costner-Fulton Grants Due October 1 The Costner-Fulton Fund for Missions is a grant program of the Mission, Service and Justice Team. Tom and LaVerne Fulton shared a passion for social work in their professional lives. Their activism was a calling, rooted…

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August 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, August 13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, August 13, 2020 Focus Church: Unity (Webster Groves) Pastor: Stephanie Leonard and spouse Roy   Scripture - Psalm 133 A pilgrimage song. Of David. 133 Look at how good and pleasing it is     when families[a] live together as one! 2 It is …

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