Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 7:33 PM

April 21 District DIgest

April 21, 2021 District Website → 2021 Clergy Evaluations and Meeting Schedule - Deadline May 3 Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 Gateway Central Lay Servant Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition How To Do Effective Digital and Hybrid Ministry in the …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Net News: Enneagram, Grief

Missouri Net News Exploring the Enneagram Lunch and Learn with Jim Voigt This is a practical, ministry-enriching opportunity provided by C2FM and The Missouri United Methodist Foundation. Many are discovering that understanding the Enneagram is like having a cheat-sheet fo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Focus Church:  St Paul (Fayette) Pastor: Karen E Jones and spouse John   Remember Rev Jim Coffer and his family in your prayers with the recent loss of his grandson. Jim pastors Stockton UMC. Cards of sympathy can be sent…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Focus Church: St Luke (Mexico) Pastor:  Richard S Mayson and spouse Anna Prayers are requested for Rev. Danielle Quinn (Associate at St. James – Kansas City) on the recent death of her mother, Doloris, and for her 80-year-o…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Net News: Appointment Announcements, Redistricting

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes 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. To read the l…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - April 20, 2021

News from us Youth on a Mission, Grief Ministry and Creation Care April 20, 2021   The Gathering Students Raises $10,700 for Fresh Water Every fall since 2018, The Gathering Students youth group has aimed to raise $10,000-$12,000 to provide a well to a community i…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 7:39 PM

Net News: Run Alpha

Missouri Net News Run Alpha: Free Online Event  April 28, noon-2:30 p.m.  Run Alpha is an interactive online training to experience what it is like to run Alpha online or in-person. Topics include “what is Alpha,?” the seven best practices of Alpha, the Alpha small group, …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 19, 2021 Focus Church: St Luke's (Columbia) Pastor:  John H Rice and spouse Kathleen Prayers are requested for Rev. Jim Barnett (Retired Northwest District) on the recent death of his mother, Donna Morgan-Barnett. Words of comfort ma…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Net News: Breaking Bonds, May Magazine

Missouri Net News New Episode of Learn and Lead Podcast – Breaking Bonds with Brandon Murphy Hear from Brandon Murphy, the director of a new Breaking Bonds location in Jackson, Missouri. Brandon shares his recovery testimony, why Breaking Bonds is unique and how their pass…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 16-18, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 16, 2021 Focus Church: Russellville Pastor: Clayton F Blodgett and spouse Gwen Mozambique Church: Muchungue Pastor: Benilde Zacarias Pale     Scripture – John 3:4-7 4 Nicodemus asked, “How is it possible for an adult to be born? It’s…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 4:02 PM

the Missouri Methodists May 2021

News from us May Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the May issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about Missouri Methodist connections to major league baseball, Missouri clergywomen who followed their calling to be foster and adoptive mothers along with their call …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Net News: Small Group Series

Missouri Net News Fruits of the Spirit Small Group Series  Learn about the Fruits of the Spirit from seven different speakers in this video-based small group series. Short 10-minute talks pair with discussion questions for engaging conversation on Fruits and real-life appl…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 15, 2021 Focus Church: Rocheport Pastor:  Ken Zahringer and spouse Alyson Mozambique Church: Jamisse Nhanbio (Chamane) Pastor: Orlanda dos Santos Gulamba     Scripture – John 3:1-3 Jesus and Nicodemus 3 There was a Pharisee named …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Net News: Sermons, Marketing

Missouri Net News Pre-Recorded Sermons Available for Download In hopes of offering our pastors and worship teams an easy way to take a Sunday off, the Missouri Conference has recorded four sermons by Missouri Conference leaders that are available for you to download and us…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM

April 14 District Digest

April 14, 2021 District Website → 2021 Clergy Evaluations and Meeting Schedule - Deadline May 3 Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 Gateway Central Lay Servant Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Annual Conference Registration Open How To Do Effective…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Focus Church:  River Circut, Mokane/Steedman/Tibbetts Pastor: Kay Hord and spouse George   Scripture – Acts 3:12-19 12 Seeing this, Peter addressed the people: “You Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why are you star…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Focus Church: Red Rock Pastor:  Clark D Chickering and spouse Donna   Scripture – Psalm 4:2 2 How long, you people,     will my reputation be insulted? How long will you continue     to love what is worthless     and go aft…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Net News: AC Registration, Email Scams, Run Alpha, Appointment Changes

Missouri Net News Annual Conference Registration Now Open Email Scams Run Alpha: Free Online Event  Appointment Changes Annual Conference Registration Now Open Today's the day! Annual Conference registration opened at 9 a.m. at www.moacinfo.com. Read the announcement regar…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - April 13, 2021

News from us Annual Conference Registration, Creativity at the Cross and More April 13, 2021   Creativity at the Stations of the Cross One Springfield pastor brought the Stations of the Cross to the community this Lenten season. Using QR codes, local history and s…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Reminder: 2021 Clergy Evaluation Forms and Meeting Schedule

Reminder: 2021 Clergy Evaluation Forms and Meeting Schedule - Due May 3 The 2021 Evaluation Forms are ready for download on the Forms page of the district website. There are 3 forms: 2021 Pastor Self Evaluation - To be completed by all Senior Pastors 2021 PPRC Eva…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Net News: UMC in Mozambique, COVID Stories

Missouri Net News Bishop Nhanala Manages Multiple Crises In July 2008, Bishop Joaquina Filipe Nhanala made history by becoming the first woman elected to the United Methodist episcopacy in Africa. In honor of Women’s History Month, Nhanala reflects on United Methodism in M…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 12, 2021 Focus Church: Prairie Home/Jamestown Pastor:  Don Almond and spouse Karen Mozambique Church: Chemba Pastor: Madalena Leonardo Please keep Rev. Glenn and Rev. Barbara Patterson, retired in the Southeast District in your praye…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Net News: Worship Leader Group, COVID-19 Resources, Jobs

Missouri Net News Modern/Contemporary Worship Leader FB Group  A private Facebook group is for Missouri United Methodist Modern/Contemporary Worship Leaders has been started by Kiersten Rose, Director of Modern Worship Arts at Manchester UMC in St. Louis. The group will se…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 9-11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 9, 2021 Focus Church: Pleasant Green(Pilot Grove) Pastor: Frank D Page and spouse Linda     Scripture – Acts 4:32-35 Sharing among the believers 32 The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This i…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Net News: AC Slides, Young Christian Research, Right to Food, Student Ministry Podcast, Voting Rights

Missouri Net News Annual Conference Slides Due May 14 Research Participation Earns Money for Ministry Right to Food Online Discussion on April 13 Student Ministry Podcast GBCS Calls for Support of Voting Rights Annual Conference Slides Due May 14 If you have announcements …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 8, 2021 Focus Church: Ozark Chapel Pastor:  Timothy R Lee and spouse Angela Mozambique Church: Mapinhane Pastor: Jacinto Arnaldo Homo   Scripture – Psalm 133 A pilgrimage song. Of David. 133 Look at how good and pleasing it is     …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:52 PM

IMPORTANT Message From Linda

IMPORTANT Message From Linda The scam email you received this week in my name also went out to other districts in the name of their DS. This was a wide-spread attempt at fraud. I understand from some of you that the emails were pretty believable up until the amount of g…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:03 PM

April 7 District Digest

April 7, 2021 District Website → Phishing & Email Scams 2021 Clergy Evaluations and Meeting Schedule - Deadline May 3 Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape" Virtual Session Planned for MOAC2021 Onlin…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Net News: Redistricting, Pandemic Changes

Missouri Net News Redistricting Town Hall Event Recording Available The Missouri Conference Mission Council has voted unanimously to recommend that the Missouri Conference reduce the number of districts from nine to five beginning July 1, 2022. A proposal will be brought t…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Focus Church: North Street, (Marshall)/Malta Bend Pastor: Ralph Varner and spouse Doris Please hold the family of Rev. Dr. Aubrey Jones, retired clergy in the Gateway Central District, in your prayers. He passed away on Sa…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - April 7, 2021

News from us MOAC21 Announcement, NextGen Podcast and more April 7, 2021   Virtual Session Planned for MOAC21 Based on where we currently are in the vaccination rollout and in our efforts to do no harm, we have decided to hold this year’s annual conference session…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Tips on Spotting Phishing/Scam Emails

Tips on Spotting Phishing/Scam Emails In light of the recent phishing email that went out in Linda's name, we are offering some reminders and tips for how to spot phishing, or scam, emails.  Neither Linda nor myself will ever ask you to buy gift cards on our behalf.…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Prayer Team Update - April 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team April 2021 Resurrection was the last thing on their minds. It was evening of that first Easter day, and the disciples had gathered in a secret, out-of-the-way place. The doors were closed and tightly locked – and for good reason. They …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Focus Church:  New Horizons (Columbia) Pastor:  Marilyn R Moeller and spouse Eugene Mozambique Church: District Cabo del Gado Pastor: Alfiatilio Sevenhane Batela Huo Please join in the celebration of the April 2 birth of Rev…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Annual Conference Announcement, Pandemic Stories

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. To read the latest list, go to www.moumethodist.org/appointments. Virtual Session Planned for …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Scam Alert: Emails From Linda

Scam Alert: Emails From Linda If you receive an email that looks like it came from Linda with a Gmail address and includes the text “Do you have a moment I have a request I need you to handle discreetly. Email me as soon as you can.”, please do not respond to that. It…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Net News: ERT Training, Emails

Missouri Net News Online Emergency Response Team Training – Deadline to Register April 12 Register for online training to become newly certified or to recertify your ERT badge. Learn more and register here: http://bit.ly/ERTApril Missouri Conference Center Email There have…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 5, 2021 Focus Church: New Hope(Clark)/Sturgeon/Riggs Pastor: Michael J Will and spouse Julia Mozambique Church: JoaoS Machado Pastor: Itai John Gumiro Prayers are requested for the family of Rev Richard Northcutt, Camdenton, on the p…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! We wish you an Easter full of joy and peace. Linda and Becky Forward this email             View in [email protected] is receiving this email from Becky Hoener because you have an existing relationship with us. To ensure that you continue to rece…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 2-4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 2, 2021 Focus Church: Nelson Memorial (Boonville) Pastor:   Chris Snyder and spouse Sara Mozambique Church: Gondola Pastor: Domingos Algineiro Quembo   Scripture – John 18:1- John 19:42 Arrest in the garden 18 After he said these thi…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Promotional Ideas

Missouri Net News Make the Most of Your Promotional Budget Trying new outreach techniques is worth the effort. Learn best practices from United Methodist Communications for using promotional items like customized T-shirts, tote bags and pens based on your budget, your comm…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 1, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 1, 2021 Focus Church: Missouri (Columbia) Pastor:  Fred Leist and spouse Linda Mozambique Church: Malhangalene Associate Pastor: Mercia Jose Mondlane   Scripture – John 13:1-7, 31b-35 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet 13 It was just…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 7:34 PM

March 31 District Digest

March 31, 2021 District Website → 2021 Clergy Evaluations and Meeting Schedule - Deadline May 3 Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape" Susan Beaumont: How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going -…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Leadership Webinar

Missouri Net News Register Now for Susan Beaumont: How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going Virtually join consultant, coach, author and spiritual director Susan Beaumont on April 10 for this lay event. Learn how to identify your point of focus during a season of…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Focus Church: Midway Locust Grove Pastor: Ben Lee and spouse Stacy Prayer is requested for Briney Welborn, spouse of Rev. Sue Welborn, Bell City UMC, as he is having some health issues.   Words of encouragement can be sen…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Focus Church: Mexico Pastor:  Eric Mattson and spouse Kathy   Scripture - Isaiah 49:1-7 The servant speaks up 49 Listen to me, coastlands;     pay attention, peoples far away. The Lord called me before my birth,     called m…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Grief Ministry

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. To read the latest list, go to www.moumethodist.org/appointments. Webinar on Grief Ministry Gr…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - March 30, 2021

News from us Holy Week reflections and upcoming events MARCH 30, 2021   A Holy Week Reflection This week we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on Holy Week. Below we've offered a few different ways to engage. May you have a blessed Holy Week and Happy Ea…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Leadership Webinar, ERT

Missouri Net News Register Now for Susan Beaumont: How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going Virtually join consultant, coach, author and spiritual director Susan Beaumont on April 10 for this lay event. Learn how to identify your point of focus during a season of…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, March 29, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, March 29, 2021 Focus Church: McCredie Pastor: Susan McCollegan   Scripture – Isaiah 42:1-9 God’s servant described 42 But here is my servant, the one I uphold;     my chosen, who brings me delight. I’ve put my spirit upon him;     he will …

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