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November 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM

NextGen Newsletter: November 2020

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries Enneagram workshop, LEAP 2021, internships and more NOVEMBER 2020 In February, I had a conversation with a pastor from rural Missouri in which he shared a revolutionary way that his church discipled young people. It w…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 30-November 1, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 30, 2020 Focus Church: Clinton Pastor:  Steven C Blacksher and spouse Natalie Mozambique Church: Mongue Pastor:  Assisted by the DS   Scripture - Matthew 23:1-12 Ways of the legal experts and the Pharisees 23 Then Jesus spoke to the…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Net News: Virtual Advent, Community Ministry

Missouri Net News Virtual Advent How can Advent be special in a year when so much is different? In this episode of the Leading Ideas podcast, Professor of Worship Anna Petrin shares ideas for bringing Advent from the sanctuary to the home and allowing its themes of longing…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Net News: Giving Tuesday, Bishop Sherer-Simpson

Missouri Net News #GivingTuesday Health has moved to center stage for most of us. We are thinking about preventative care, access to medical facilities, and personal and public health supplies more than ever. The same is true for our sisters and brothers in Mozambique. Thi…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, October 29, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 29, 2020 Focus Church: Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs Pastor:    Adam Hamilton and spouse La Von Pastor: Penny G Ellwood and spouse Bill Please be in prayer for Bishop Ann Sherer-Simpson and her husband, Wayne. Wayne is …

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October 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Focus Church: Christ Pastor:   Michael D Costanzo and spouse Morrisa Mozambique Church: Cumbana Pastor: Tomas Alfredo Nhacudime Assistant Pastor: Romao Marapuxane M Please hold Rev. Mike Gillen, Cornerstone UMC, and his …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Net News: KINDOM Shirts, AC Workshop Videos

Missouri Net News KINDOM Shirts The Missouri Conference has created a KINDOM shirt using the theme of Annual Conference Session and have made it available for your purchase. The online store offers t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and sweatshirts. You can purchase through th…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Livestreaming Tips, Motorcycle Auction, NextGen Conversations

Missouri Net News Livestreaming Tips The coronavirus may be the greatest technological accelerator in recent history. Now that we're over the initial shock, it's time to reevaluate and make plans for permanently sustaining online ministries — even when our doors reopen. Le…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Focus Church: Chilhowee Pastor:  Tamera G Mortenson and spouse David Please hold Rev. Debby Peebles, Retired Clergy in the Gateway Central District, and her family in your prayers. Debby's husband, James Peebles, passed aw…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Net News: Mental Health First Aid, Boy Scouts, Jobs

Missouri Net News Mental Health First Aid Training Rural Missouri Connection is partnering with Compass Health to offer a free, virtual Mental Health First Aid course on December 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illne…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 26, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 26, 2020 Focus Church: Central Pastor: Sarah Hughes Haynes and spouse Andrew Pastor: Riziki Lubula and spouse Buchunde Bilombele Mozambique Church: Mukhambe-feba Pastor: Antonio Fernando Nhatsave   Please keep Rev. Kent Wilfong and …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 6:33 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 Susie Gamez where she speaks to racial reconciliation, justice and the Gospel. Listen and download to your favorite podcast provider: https://www.mou…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 23-25, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 23, 2020 Focus Church: Buckner Pastor:  Douglas M Day   Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica 2 As you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, our visit with you wasn’t a waste of time. 2 On the contrary, …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Net News: Run Alpha, Holiday Resources

Missouri Net News Copyright FAQs Webinar Have you ever thought twice before ripping a video from YouTube or saving photos from Google Images to show in worship on Sunday? You might be surprised to know that those actions violate copyright law and could cost you thousands. …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, October 22, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 22, 2020 Focus Church: Bethal/Blackwater Chapel Pastor:  Wesley H Wingfield and spouse Laura   Scripture - Psalm 90:1-6,13-17 A prayer of Moses, the man of God. 90 Lord, you have been our help,     generation after generation. 2 B…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Net News: Mobile Camps, Virtual Conference Sessions

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 our best summers ever! 2021 brings the return of Ignite Mobile Camps.Through partnerships with Eagle Lake and Heartland Camps as well …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Focus Church: Atherton Pastor: Paul O Bond and spouse Jan   Scripture - Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 A prayer of Moses, the man of God. 90 Lord, you have been our help,     generation after generation. 2 Before the mountains were…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Net News: MO Explo, Rural Connections

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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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 19, 2020 Focus Church: Archie Pastor:  Poese U Vatikani and spouse Doris   Scripture - Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses’ death 34 Then Moses hiked up from the Moabite plains to Mount Nebo, the peak of the Pisgah slope, which faces Jericho…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Net News: Praying for Elections, Ennegram for NextGen Leaders, Benefits Enrollment

Missouri Net News Pray for Election Day Today is Day 15 in our 30 Days of Prayer for Election Day. Lay pastor Ivan James invites all United Methodists in Missouri to pray leading up to the presidential election on November 3 and specifically called on Bishop Bob Farr, who …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 19, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 19, 2020 Focus Church: Appleton City/Rockville Pastor:  Larry D Sorrells and spouse Ronda Mozambique Church: District Inh North  Pastor: Vasco Alberto Matio   Scripture - Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses’ death 34 Then Moses hiked up from …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Net News: US2, Partisan Times, Kindom Workshops

Missouri Net News Time to Apply for Global Missions Fellows  Global Ministries is excited to announce the applications for the next cohort of Global Mission Fellows, US2 Track, is open! This two-year, missionary experience is open to anyone between the ages of 20-30. It ha…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 16-18, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 16, 2020 Focus Church: Heartland District Pastor: David A Gilmore and spouse Kimiko   Scripture - Matthew 22:15-22 Question about taxes 15 Then the Pharisees met together to find a way to trap Jesus in his words. 16 They sent their …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Net News: Internships, Motorcycle, The Missouri Methodists

Missouri Net News NextGen Summer Internships Applications are now open for internships with NextGen Ministries. 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 and appl…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, October 15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 15, 2020 Focus Church: St Joseph's West Pastor:  Christine Dumas and spouse Mark     Scripture - Exodus 33:12-23 Moses pleads with God 12 Moses said to the Lord, “Look, you’ve been telling me, ‘Lead these people forward.’ But you …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 3:50 PM

The Missouri Methodists November 2020

News from us November Issue of The Missouri Methodists A church works with a school to provide space for learning during a shutdown, an idle church bus gets called to duty as an ice cream truck, BMCR churches in St. Louis work together to support their community in the pan…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Net News: LEAP, Apportionments, Annual Campaigns

Missouri Net News LEAP 2021 Registration Now Open Speakers, small groups, games and more! Mark your calendars for a live streaming experience on February 27, 2021, and register your youth group today. Visit www.nextgenumc.org/leap2021 to register. Over the next several wee…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Focus Church: Zion (Mapaville) Pastor:  Jimmy C Sansom and spouse Shannon Prayers are requested for Gary Langley (Retired, Ozarks District) on the death of his sister, Koni Langley Hembree.  Words of comfort can be sent …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Net News: Voting, Water, Financial Strain, Mobile Camps

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr Encourages Voting Bishop Bob Farr issued a letter yesterday in which he encouraged Missouri’s Methodists to vote and do what they could to help others vote and ensure fair elections. Read his letter at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/b…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Focus Church: Wesley-Smith Chapel (Wright City) Pastor:  Maurey O Clay and spouse Veda Prayers are requested for Rev. Kathy Leclere (Medical Leave) as she continues to undergo testing for health issues, she would appreciat…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Net News: Lydia Patterson, Library Grants, Benefits Events

Missouri Net News Lydia Patterson and El Paso Giving Day The Lydia Patterson Institute is a ministry of the South-Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church that provides quality education in the Juarez-El Paso border region. The ministry is part of El Paso Giving…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 12, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 12, 2020 Focus Church: Wesley (Troy) Pastor: Henry S Brewer and spouse Amy Please hold the family of Rev. Royal Gunter, (Retired Gateway Central District), in your prayers. Royal passed away this week. Words of comfort may be sent t…

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  NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 2:49 PM

NextGen Newsletter: October 2020

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries LEAP 2021, Enneagram Workshop, Mobile Camp and more Fall is here, and we've got several learning opportunities coming up for both students and NextGen leaders! Read more on these below. LEAP 2021 Registration I…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Net News: Quilt Auction, UMHE Homecoming, Pastoring a Divided Country, Website Survey

Missouri Net News Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction Virtual Homecoming Celebrates United Methodist Higher Education & Scholars Justice, Love and Humility Conference Website Survey Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction The in-person portion of the 2020 Quilt Auction that wa…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 9-11, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 9, 2020 Focus Church: Wellsville Pastor: Paul B Catterton and spouse Katrina   Scripture - Philippians 4:4-9 4 Be glad in the Lord always! Again I say, be glad! 5 Let your gentleness show in your treatment of all people. The Lord is…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Net News: Voting Rights, Year-end Giving, Prison Summit, Worship Leaders Conference, Annual Elections

Missouri Net News Moving Voting Rights from Ideal to Reality New:  Year-end Giving Materials Available Now Prison Summit to be Held Virtually Free Conference for Worship Leaders Annual Election Webinar Moving Voting Rights from Ideal to Reality Achieving voting rights for …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, October 8, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 8, 2020 Focus Church: Victoria Pastor: Stefenie D Rustige and spouse Michael Please pray for Rev. Jerry and Rev. Stella Turner (retired Southeast District) as they recover from recent illnesses and hospitalizations.  Words of enco…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Net News: Partisan Times, KINDOM Workshops, Election Day

Missouri Net News Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast Have you listened to the Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast? This podcast seeks to gain insight into pastoring purple in red and blue churches. Every episode offers insights and practical tips for navigating tensions a…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Focus Church: The Way (Wentzville) Pastor: James W Cooper and spouse Erin   Scripture - Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 106 Praise the Lord!     Give thanks to the Lord because he is good,     because his faithful love endures forev…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Net News: The Light, NextGen Conversations, Benefits Academy

Missouri Net News The Light in the News The Light at Joplin was chartered as a new United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 4. The church started four years ago in the building of the legacy church St. James UMC, which was rebuilt after being destroyed the Joplin tornado…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Focus Church: SunRise (O'Fallon) Pastor: James D Blue and spouse Beth Pastor: Amie D Littrell Please keep Rev. Michael Davis (Reagan’s Chapel) and family in your prayers on the recent passing of his spouse Fonda.  Words of …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Net News: Internet Outage, MO Explo, Young Elders

Missouri Net News Conference Center Early Closure The Missouri Conference Center in Columbia is closing early today due to an Internet and phone outage that began late this morning and is ongoing. Staff will be working from home and can still be contacted via email. MO Exp…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 5, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 5, 2020 Focus Church: St Stephen (Troy) Pastor: William C O'Neal II and spouse Dawnalynn     Scripture - Exodus 32:1-6 Worshipping the gold bull calf 32 The people saw that Moses was taking a long time to come down from the mountain…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Prayer Team Update - October 2020

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team October 2020 Pray for Election Day 2020   Breaking News from our Missouri Conference website: Lay pastor Ivan James has been watching with concern the national dialogue as the country nears the November 3 election. Deepening political …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Net News: Voting

Missouri Net News Want to Have Your Say? Churches Urge Voting Across the U.S., United Methodist churches are registering voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election. "If every voice counts, then all persons, including churches, should help ensure that every voice is heard," says o…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Net News: Website Survey, Communion

Missouri Net News Conference Website Survey We're planning to make some updates to the Missouri Conference website, www.moumethodist.org, during the winter season. Please take a few moments to fill out this survey about your experiences and thoughts on our Conference websi…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Net News: Praying for Elections, Grant Deadline

Missouri Net News Pray for Election Day Lay pastor Ivan James invites all United Methodists in Missouri to pray leading up to the presidential election on November 3 and specifically called on Bishop Bob Farr, who has accepted the challenge. Now, it's your turn! Share the …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 6:49 PM

New News: Annual Election, Pandemic Stories, Wellness Programs

Missouri Net News Annual Election Webinar It’s almost Annual Election time! Ahead of this year’s healthcare election season, Rev. Nate Berneking is hosting a virtual Benefits Roadshow webinar on October 20 to share information about the 2021 HealthFlex plans and answer you…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Net News: Safe Sanctuaries Digital Addendum, Global AIDS Webinar

Missouri Net News Conference Approves Safe Sanctuaries Policy Addendum on Digital Church The Missouri Conference Mission Council recently approved an addendum (https://www.moumethodist.org/files/safe+sanctuaries/ss_addendum-best+practices+in+digital+church_updated_9_8_20.p…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Net News: Ice Cream, Open Hearts, MO Explo, Schowengert

Missouri Net News Ice Cream Social - Socially Distanced Version Open Hearts, Open Books MO Explo 2020: Into the Unknown Passing of Ina Schowengert Ice Cream Social - Socially Distanced Version A church takes the idea of an ice cream social on the road via an improvised ice…

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