Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Net News: ERT Training, White Fragility, Bloopers, NPNP Grant Deadline, Preaching Academy

Missouri Net News ERT Recertification Classes: Deadline to Register Feb. 3 Did Your Church Host a Small Group on White Fragility or How to be an Anti-Racist? Calling All Digital Church Bloopers New Places for New People Spring Grants  Preaching Academy ERT Recertification …

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February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, February 1, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, February 1, 2021 Focus Church: Louisianna/Clarksville Pastor:  Arthur R Moore and spouse Diane Mozambique Church: Pande Pastor: Por Nomear Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Rev. Jim Woeltje who passed away Thursday, Ja…

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January 29, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Net News: COVID-19 Battle, Internships, NYT Wedding

Missouri Net News A Long, Hard Fight with COVID-19 Missouri Conference Elder Rev. David Fitzmaurice has been fighting COVID-19 in several different hospitals and care facilities since last August. Watch a video that tells his story from diagnosis to the latest updates at h…

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January 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 29-31, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 29, 2021 Focus Church: Laclede/Meadville Pastor:  Joe Cuminale and spouse Amanda   Scripture – 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 7 But not everybody knows this. Some are eating this food as though it really is food sacrificed to a real idol, be…

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January 28, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Ash Wednesday, Risk to Mission, MOAC Awards

Missouri Net News Tips for Ash Wednesday During COVID-19 The marking of ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of believers is how Christians begin the 40-day journey of Lent. However, as COVID-19 cases continue to soar, churches are left with the task of re-envisi…

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January 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 28, 2021 Focus Church: La Plata Pastor:  David Stuckey    Scripture – 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 Meat sacrificed to false gods 8 Now concerning meat that has been sacrificed to a false god: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge …

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January 27, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Net News: Race and Culture, Vaccination, LEAP

Missouri Net News Episcopal Task Force on Race and Culture Named In response to continued conversation and action as it relates to race and ethnicity, Bishop Robert Farr announces the formation of a Task Force on Race and Culture. In consultation with Conference leadership…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Focus Church: Knox County Larger Parish Pastor:  Graig L Connell and spouse Jeanette Please hold Rev. Darren Rew and his wife, Julie (Garden City UMC) and Rev. Betty Wright and her husband, Glen (Creighton UMC)  in your…

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January 26, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Net News: Local Mission, Wespath Event, Run Alpha

Missouri Net News Learn How to Plan a Local Mission Trip in 2021 Join NextGen Ministries on February 9 for its first NextGen Virtual Gathering of 2021. Our partners at YouthWorks missions will share information how to plan a local mission trip or service day with community…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Focus Church: Kendall Pastor:  Virgil L Clow and spouse Marcia   Scripture – Psalm 111 111 Praise the Lord!     I thank the Lord with all my heart     in the company of those who do right, in the congregation. 2 The works…

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January 25, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Net News: Pastor Elected, NPNP Grants, ERT Training

Missouri Net News From Church to Capitol When Rev. Barbara Phifer retired after more than 40 years of vocational ministry last summer she didn’t stay retired long. She was elected state representative for the 90th District last fall and has begun serving in the house. List…

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January 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 25, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 25, 2021 Focus Church: Immanuel (Canton) Pastor:  Dawn Gerard and spouse Robert   Scripture – Dueteronomy 18:15-20 15 The Lord your God will raise up a prophet like me from your community, from your fellow Israelites. He’s the one …

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January 22, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Net News: ERT Training, Learn & Lead

Missouri Net News Disaster Training Starts Feb. 5 Register before Jan. 25 for the Early Response Team Training! Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwis…

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January 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 22-24, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 22, 2021 Focus Church: Florida Pastor:   Linda R Donnelly Our sympathy is extended to Rev. Frank Husted (First(Hayti)/Deering) and family on the death of his father, George Husted on January 20, 2021.   Words of caring can be sent …

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January 21, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Net News: Worship Guidelines, Winter Preparedness, NextGen Survey

Missouri Net News Guidelines on Returning to Worship A new statement from the Missouri Conference was released today regarding returning to worship and vaccination distributions. Churches are encouraged to remain vigilant in their safety precautions related to COVID-19. Th…

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January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 21, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 21, 2021 Focus Church: Hydsburg Pastor:  Tom Lemons and spouse Judith Mozambique Church: Zavala Pastor: Jose' Rosta Pascoal Matsimbe   Scripture – Mark 1:14-15 Jesus’ message 14 After John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee an…

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January 20, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Net News: Willson Lecture, Preaching Workshop

Missouri Net News Hendrix College Offers 2021 Willson Lecture Online The Rev. Matt Miofsky will deliver the annual Hendrix College Willson Lecture, which is free and open to the public each year. This year, for the first time, the Willson Lecture will be broadcast from the…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Focus Church: First (Kirksville) Pastor:  Scott A Beard and spouse Anne Pastor: Jennifer I Finley  Pastor: Alice L Landon and spouse Cory Mozambique Church: Nampula Pastor: Bernardo Montinho Prayers are requested for th…

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January 19, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Net News: MLK Volunteers, Internships, Leadership Webinar

Missouri Net News A Day On Church of the Resurrection put more than 600 volunteers to work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to give back to the community. Read the story at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/a-day-on-14960481. Ministry Internships Open Applications are o…

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January 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Focus Church: Evangelical (Brookfield) Pastor: Sue M Lambert and spouse Jerry Please hold Rev. Terry Sleppy,(Paradise UMC) in your prayers as his father passed away. Notes of condolence may be sent to Rev. Terry Sleppy, 2…

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January 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 18, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 18, 2021 Focus Church: Clark County Parish Pastor:  Franz Kinkhorst and spouse Marcy   Scripture – Jonah 3:1-4 Nineveh hears God’s word 3 The Lord’s word came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to Nineveh, that great city, an…

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January 15, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Local Mission, GCORR General Secretary

Missouri Net News Learn How to Plan a Local Mission Trip in 2021 Join NextGen Ministries on February 9 for its first NextGen Virtual Gathering of 2021. Our partners at YouthWorks missions will share information how to plan a local mission trip or service day with community…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 15-17, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 15, 2021 Focus Church: Brashear Pastor:  Nancy H Douglas and spouse Lynn Please hold Rev. Charles Littrell, (Sumner UMC, Mendon UMC and South Eagle UMC) in your prayers as his father, Ross Littrell passed away. Notes of condolence …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Net News: Racism Conversation, February Magazine

Missouri Net News Conversations about Racism and The UMC Join the I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist. writers and editor Rudy Rasmus in a robust discussion moderated by GCORR Interim General Secretary Garlinda Burton. In the book, ten Black women and men explore life …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 14, 2021 Focus Church: Bowling Green Charge Pastor:   Steven Rosenberg Please hold Rev. Bob Niles, pastor at Hope UMC in Lone Jack, in your prayers as his mother, Jeanne Niles passed away. Notes of condolence can be sent to Rev. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 2:29 PM

The Missouri Methodists February 2021

News from us In the February 2021 issue of The Missouri Methodists you'll hear from some pastors who have experienced the coronavirus first-hand, get an inside looks a home-learning consortium that is adding to the standard curriculum, learn about how a church is paying tr…

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January 13, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Net News: Anti-Racism Webinar, LEAP, Preaching Academy

Missouri Net News De-Colonizing the Church: A Commitment to Anti-Racism A team of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) pastors and church planters with United Methodist Discipleship Ministries have developed a five-week webinar in the hopes that judicatory leader…

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January 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Focus Church: Bethel Pastor:  John M Alberts and spouse Cheryl   Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 For the music leader. Of David. A song. 139 Lord, you have examined me.     You know me. 2 You know when I sit down and w…

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January 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Net News: MLK Day, ERT Training, MOAC Awards

Missouri Net News Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the UMC The pandemic is causing activities around Martin Luther King Jr. Day to take a different shape this year, but many United Methodists are working to make sure Monday’s holiday is not just a day off. Manchester United …

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January 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Focus Church: Barker Pastor:  Deirdra L Wiley and spouse Gordon   Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 For the music leader. Of David. A song. 139 Lord, you have examined me.     You know me. 2 You know when I sit down and wh…

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January 11, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Net News: NPNP Grants, YouthWorks Discount

Missouri Net News New Places for New People Spring Grant Applications Open Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? The Center for Congregational Excellence is here to help them get started. Learn more about available grants here: www.moumethodist.org/newpla…

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January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Stay Connected With NextGen Ministries

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries As 2021 begins, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities Next Generation Greetings, Happy New Year! As 2021 begins, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities Next…

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January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 11, 2021 Focus Church: Atlanta/Bethlehem (Macon) Pastor:  Susan McCarty and spouse Kerry   Scripture – 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Samuel’s call 3 Now the boy Samuel was serving the Lord under Eli. The Lord’s word was rare at that time, and vi…

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January 8, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Net News: BMCR Sponsored Summit, NPNP Grants, Hybrid Church

Missouri Net News A Summit for African American Laity and Clergy The St. Louis Caucus of Black Methodist for Church Renewal has identified that leadership among both laity and clergy is a key need in churches. The caucus took action to apply for a grant to come alongside t…

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January 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 8-10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 8, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Seminary, Lewis Center Pastor:   Stephanie Remington   Scripture – Acts 19:1-7 Paul in Ephesus 19 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul took a route through the interior and came to Ephesus, where he found…

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January 7, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Net News: Statement on Insurrection, Online Mission Field, Scams

Missouri Net News Bishop’s Statement on Insurrection at Capitol This morning Missouri Bishop Robert Farr released a statement regarding yesterday’s events in Washington, DC, that interrupted the certification of the presidential election. Read his statement at https://www.…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 7, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Seminary Pastor:  Robert Martin and spouse Carol   Scripture – Psalm 29:4-11 4 The Lord’s voice is strong;     the Lord’s voice is majestic. 5 The Lord’s voice breaks cedar trees—     yes, the Lord sh…

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January 6, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Net News: Safe Online Ministry, Benefits Access, Financial Peace University

Missouri Net News Safe Gatherings Online Ministry Module Available for Currently Approved Safe Gatherings Users Safe Gatherings updated its training course last fall to address the challenges and best practices when conducting online ministry.  The module was available to …

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January 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Focus Church: Saint Paul School of Theology Pastor:   Jeanne Hoeft Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Donna Hoover (retired) who passed away on 12/30/2020.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Notes of condolenc…

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January 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Net News: PPP Loans, Lay Servant Ministry Classes, Year-Round Stewardship

Missouri Net News Second Round of PPP Loans Signed into Law The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is advising that your church leadership team needs to make a timely decision about whether to get in line for this second round of PPP loans. They are conducting a webinar …

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January 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Focus Church: Life Coaching Pastor:   Lia McIntosh and spouse Kevin Please hold Rev. Don Covington, retired clergy in the Gateway Central District, and his wife, Cathy, in your prayers. Don is dealing with some ongoing hea…

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January 4, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Net News: Hybrid Church, Winter Preparedness

Missouri Net News New Webinar - The Hybrid Church: Merging Physical and Digital There was a time when the church focused solely on physical ministry. Then COVID-19 happened, and for months now, the church has put all its energy into digital, learning what it could as fast …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 4, 2021 Focus Church: Genesis Residential Treat. Home Pastor:   Yolanda Villa    Please hold Rev. Will Purinton, (Salem, Ballwin) in your prayers. Will's wife, Kumok Lee Purinton, passed away on December 25. Notes of sympathy can b…

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January 4, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Prayer Team Update - January 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team January 2021   It was not pretty, but we survived! By any measure, 2020 was a tough year. A worldwide pandemic, an economic downturn, racial injustice, and a contentious election combined to make it a massive challenge on multiple leve…

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January 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 1-3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 1, 2021 Focus Church: Kingswood Manor Pastor:  Kathleen Danforth   Scripture - Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 A season for everything 3 There’s a season for everything     and a time for every matter under the heavens: 2     a time for giving b…

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December 23, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Net News: Christmas Message, LEAD Conference

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr Christmas Message Earlier this week Missouri Bishop Bob Farr posted a video Christmas message. View his message at https://www.facebook.com/moumethodist/videos/188684842969417. Announcing the 2021 Online LEAD Conference LEAD 2021 will take pla…

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December 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Focus Church: Terrace Lake Pastor:  Dennis L Stone and spouse Cathy   Scripture - Galatians 4:4-7 4 But when the fulfillment of the time came, God sent his Son, born through a woman, and born under the Law. 5 This was …

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December 22, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Net News: Financial Peace University

Missouri Net News Financial Peace University (FPU) for Pastors Join clergy from across the country and other denominations in an FPU class just for pastors. This nine-week online class will provide an opportunity to learn how to handle money that applies Biblical wisdom an…

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December 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Focus Church: Taylor Chapel/Epworth Pastor:  Calvin L Pritchard and spouse Carol   Scripture - Isaiah 61:10;62:3 10 I surely rejoice in the Lord;     my heart is joyful because of my God,     because he has clothed me wi…

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December 21, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Net News: Virtual Choir, Finding Peace

Missouri Net News Worldwide Virtual Christmas Choir Videos You’ve seen the videos of choirs and studio singers coming together (digitally) to sing uplifting songs and hymns, creating works of art that in times like these are needed and inspiring. Discipleship Ministries of…

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