Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 21, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 21, 2020 Focus Church: Sugar Creek Pastor:  Bobbie Stone   Scripture - Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from heaven!     Praise God on the heights! 2 Praise God, all of you who are his messengers!     Praise God, all of …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Net News: Learn and Lead, 2020 Memorial, January Magazine, Ministry Internships

Missouri Net News New Episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast 2020: Remembering Notable United Methodists The Missouri Methodists January 2021 Ministry Internships Open  New Episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast Listen to the latest episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast with…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 18, 2020 Focus Church: St Luke's (Kansas City) Pastor:  Steve D Williams and spouse Rachel Mozambique Church: Pembe Pastor: Cosme Daniel Nhanombe Please hold Rev. Eddie Bone, pastor at First UMC in Park Hills, in your prayers as …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM

The Missouri Methodits January 2021

News from us The Missouri Methodists January 2021 In this issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about Della Lamb adapting to change as it serves refugees, a rural church with a Christmas light display that shines bright for the community, the mobility cart center in…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Net News: Free Sermon, Caring Congregation Webinar

Missouri Net News Free Pre-Recorded Sermon or Worship Service for Use on December 27 Looking for a biblically-based sermon in order to take a Sunday off following Christmas? Rev. Dr. Bruce Baxter, Southeast District Superintendent, has made his sermon, Finishing Well (2 Ti…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 17, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 17, 2020 Focus Church: St John's (Kansas City) Pastor:  James E Hoffman and spouse Margaret Mozambique Church: Lihonzwane Pastor: Lidia Juliao Vilanculos Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Treva Hall on her recent pass…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Net News: Stewardship, Mozambique

Missouri Net News Year-Round Stewardship for Churches Starting the week of January 11, A Year-Round Stewardship Cohort for churches is being offered by the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. Over the course of a year, churches will learn both theological and practical w…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 16, 2020 Focus Church: St James (Kansas City)  Pastor:  Emanuel Cleaver III and spouse Sharon Pastor: Elmer N Cunningham Jr Pastor: Jacqueline D McCall and spouse Randy Pastor: Danielle C Quinn Mozambique Church: Faquete Pastor: …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Net News: Free Training

Missouri Net News Last Chance for Free Training Stay in the know about the latest, most helpful resources from United Methodist Communications in 2021. If you haven't yet updated your church leadership role information with United Methodist Communications, please do so tod…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Focus Church: St Andrew (Kansas City) (HC) Pastor:  Jeffrey R Williams and spouse Sharon Please be in prayer for Rev. Lora Cunningham as she deals with current health concerns.  Words of comfort and caring may be sent to…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Net News: Ministry in Digital Spaces

Missouri Net News Leading Ideas Talks Podcast - Episode 69: "Practicing Ministry in Digital Spaces" Most churches moved so quickly into digital ministry in 2020 that they have not had a chance to think about lessons learned or what comes next. In this episode of the Leadin…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 14, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 14, 2020 Focus Church: Smithton/Lake Creek Pastor:  Jason P Veale and spouse Vonda Prayers are requested for Alan Letterman, pastor at Mansfield UMC, on the recent death of his father, Don Letterman.  Words of comfort may be sent …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Net News: Social Media Advent

Missouri Net News Bring Advent to Social Media Need some ideas for Advent social media posts? Explore a wide variety of free shareable graphics and download the images that will best speak to your online community. Post them on your church’s Instagram and Facebook pages al…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 11, 2020 Focus Church: Pleasant Hill Pastor:  James T Stanfield-Myers and spouse Paige Mozambique Church: Songo Pastor: Eduardo Michaque Nhanombe   Scripture - Psalm 126 A pilgrimage song. 126 When the Lord changed Zion’s circumst…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Net News: Photo Tips, Middle School Retreats

Missouri Net News Photo Tips from a Pro United Methodist News Service photographer Mike DuBose has advice regarding how to capture quality images of special memories during the holidays. Read his tips at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/diy-family-holiday-photo-tips.…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 10, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 10, 2020 Focus Church: Peculiar Pastor:  Wendy D Minshall and spouse Chris Prayers are requested for the family of Rev Paul Hunt (Ozark, retired) on his passing.  Words of condolence may be sent to Mary Ann Hunt, 3119 S. Marlan,…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Net News: Youth Service Trips, Leaving Facebook

Missouri Net News Discounts Available for 2021 Service Trips Through the Missouri Conference's partnership with YouthWorks, we are offering extra discounts for service trips in 2021. Until January 8, 2021, groups can receive a discount of $165 off per participant. Learn mo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Focus Church: One Spirit Pastor:  Erika K Braun and spouse Andrew Please pray for Rev. Janet Hopkins (Millersville UMC) and her husband, Terry.  Janet has just returned home from the hospital and Terry is in the hospita…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Net News: NextGen Internships

Missouri Net News Applications Open for 2021 NextGen Internships Applications are now open for 2021 NextGen internships. College-age students will have the opportunity to make a difference and pursue their faith in a fun-filled summer. Learn more about these paid positions…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Net News: #GivingTuesday, Christmas Lights, OHOB

Missouri Net News #GivingTuesday Results The results are in: Thanks to your generosity, the Mozambique Initiative will be able to provide 13 hand-washing stations to communities around Mozambique! To learn more about the hand-washing stations project or donate, visit https…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 7, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 7, 2020 Focus Church: Northern Boulevard Pastor:  Barry W Freese   Scripture - John 1:6-8 8 Let me hear what the Lord God says,     because he speaks peace to his people and to his faithful ones.     Don’t let them return to fooli…

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  NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 5:49 PM

NextGen Newsletter: December 2020

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries Holiday Party, LEAP and 2021 Camps DECEMBER 2020 As Next Generation Ministries wraps up 2020 and look forward to 2021, I can’t help but be hopeful for the future. Our LEAP student conference in early 2020 was such a h…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Net News: 2020 Journal, Ministry Internships, OHOB

Missouri Net News 2020 Journal The 2020 Missouri Conference Journal is complete and is linked at the bottom of this email. Next week the Journal will be posted to the Missouri Conference website. It is currently in the initial stages of being published on paper and compact…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 4, 2020 Focus Church: Mt Zion (Deepwater) Pastor:  David A Hill    Scripture - Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort for God’s people 40 Comfort, comfort my people!     says your God. 2 Speak compassionately to Jerusalem,         and proclaim to…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Net News: Church Historian Group, LEAP 2021, Vaccine

Missouri Net News Facebook Group for Church Historians The Missouri Conference Archives and History Commission is attempting to establish a community of church historians on Facebook. The group will engage church historians from every corner of the Conference, encouraging …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 3, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 3, 2020 Focus Church: Mt Tabor (Odessa) Pastor:  John P Churchhill and spouse Evelynn Mozambique Church: District Inh Central Pastor: Garca Martins P Chivale   Scripture - 2 Peter 3:8-15a 8 Don’t let it escape your notice, dear …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Net News: NextGen Christmas Party, Reaching New People, Digital Spaces

Missouri Net News NextGen Virtual Christmas Party Join Youth Specialist Maggie Lohmeyer for a virtual holiday gathering, December 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate our wins and share our hopes for ministry in 2021! Sign up at www.nextgenumc.org/virtual-nextgen-holiday-p…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Focus Church: Mount Washington Pastor:  Karen Turak Mozambique Church: Jeremis Madauane Malate (Chiruala) Pastor: Orlando Moniz     Scripture - 2 Peter 3:8-15a 8 Don’t let it escape your notice, dear friends, that with …

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Prayer Team Update - December 2020

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team December 2020  “Truly incredible!” Those were the words Capt. Mark Vlaun, commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, used to describe a rescue most people deemed impossible.   About 4 p.m. on Friday, November 27, Stuart Bee set out …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Net News: Conference Staff Working Remotely, Giving Tuesday, Christmas, Library Builders Grant

Missouri Net News Conference Staff Returns to Remote Work It’s Giving Tuesday! Salvaging Christmas Amid Coronavirus Concerns Library Builder Grant Conference Staff Returns to Remote Work Due to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Columbia and Boone County, the Conference…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Focus Church: Lucas Pastor:  Glenda I Dethioff and spouse Mike   Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Evelyn Ezell (Retired Northwest District) on her recent passing. Words of comfort may be sent to her daughter, …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Net News: #GivingTuesday

Missouri Net News #GivingTuesday is Tomorrow The Missouri Conference’s #GivingTuesday focus this year is hand-washing stations for Mozambique through the Mozambique Initiative. Our partners in Mozambique shared their hope to supply hand-washing stations to all Methodists i…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Free Coaching, Global Mission Fellows

Missouri Net News Free Coaching Sessions Free coaching is an amazing opportunity for those in a leadership role to get one-on-one help with our giveaway program. Coaches have limited spots available. Learn more about how to get started here:  https://www.moumethodist.org/c…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Net News: #GivingTuesday, Pre-Retirment Webinar

Missouri Net News #GivingTuesday is December 1 This year as you give thanks, consider including a Giving Tuesday gift as part of your celebration. Our partners in Mozambique shared their hope to supply hand-washing stations to all Methodists institutions across the country…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Net News: Clergy Tax Webinar

Missouri Net News 2020 Tax Update for Clergy Financial Self-Care Although Advent heralds a new liturgical season, December also marks the end of the calendar year. For tax purposes, there is only about a month to plan and implement changes for the 2020 tax year. In this we…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Net News: Learn and Lead, OHOB

Missouri Net News New Episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast Listen to the latest episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast with Rev. Dr. Ken Nash, lead pastor of Wesleyan Church of Hamburg in Hamburg, New York, as he shares practical tips on the concept of multiplication and t…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Net News: December Magazine, Website Build

Missouri Net News December Issue of The Missouri Methodists In this month’s issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll visit several United Methodist churches on election day as they serve as polling places, a ministry that provides extends love to single mothers, another tha…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

The Missouri Methodists December 2020

Missouri Net News December Issue of The Missouri Methodists In this month’s issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll visit several United Methodist churches on election day as they serve as polling places, a ministry that extends love to single mothers, another that reaches…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Net News: Advent Ideas

Missouri Net News Ideas for Advent We might not be able to enjoy packed-full sanctuaries on Christmas Eve, but there are still many ways to join together and safely celebrate the coming of Jesus. Explore a list of 11 creative ideas for nurturing connections during the Adve…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Net News: Student Day Sunday

Missouri Net News United Methodist Student Day Sunday – Nov. 29 Gift of Hope scholarship recipient Emma Kate Kiely grew up on a small farm in Missouri. She and her two younger sisters were involved in many extracurricular activities – 4-H Club, sports and youth group at Cl…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Net News: Free Coaching, Building Community, A/V Tips

Missouri Net News Free Coaching Sessions Free coaching is an amazing opportunity for those in a leadership role to get one-on-one help with our giveaway program. Coaches have limited spots available. Learn more about how to get started here:  https://www.moumethodist.org/c…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 8:25 PM

Net News: LEAP, Internships

Missouri Net News LEAP 2021 One-Day Youth Conference LEAP 2021 is going to be an event to remember! We’re inviting youth groups across Missouri to gather virtually with us on February 27, 2021, to dive deeper into the Fruit of the Spirit. During this exciting one-day event…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 11, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Net News: Veterans, Advent

Missouri Net News Honoring Veterans All Year As you celebrate Veterans Day, giving compassion to those who serve and their families, think about how your congregation can find opportunities to support them year-round. Veteran's Day: A Time to Remember and Support bulletin …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Net News: Motorcycle Auction, KINDOM Shirts

Missouri Net News Motorcycle Auction Ends Tomorrow As part of the Moto Rally for Mozambique 2020, a donated 2003 Big Dog motorcycle is being auctioned off. All of the proceeds will be used to purchase motorcycles for United Methodist pastors in sub-Saharan Africa. The hamm…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Net News: Future of the UMC, Music Award

Missouri Net News Bishops Propose Ideas for Future of Denomination In the midst of a pandemic, racial unrest, and denominational and political anxiety, the bishops of The United Methodist Church met in a virtual format for four days to focus on the leadership necessary to …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Net News: MO Explo, Copyright

Missouri Net News MO Explo 2020: Into the Unknown Do you know someone who has pondered leadership in a ministry setting? Is there someone that you have seen with gifts for ministry who might need some encouragement to discern in such a setting? MO Explo - an event for pers…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Net News: HealthFlex Annual Enrollment

Missouri Net News A reminder for those with HealthFlex insurance HealthFlex Annual Enrollment HealthFlex 2021 Annual Enrollment continues through November 12, 2020. If you receive coverage through HealthFlex, it's important that you review your plan selections, even if you …

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Net News: Vanco eGiving Training

Missouri Net News All UMC churches that sign up with Vanco by November 30 will receive personalized one-on-one onboard Vanco eGiving Training All UMC churches that sign up with Vanco by November 30 will receive personalized one-on-one onboarding with a Vanco eGiving special…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 2:30 AM

Prayer Team Update - November 2020

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team November 2020   I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Net News: Self-Care, Library Builder Grant

Missouri Net News Join MUMF for a finance webinar and learn how to get a library builder grant MUMF Self-Care Webinar The Missouri United Methodist Foundation's C2FM program invites Missouri clergy to participate in its next webinar, Facilitating Financial Self-Care with Ot…

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