Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Net News: Mission Filter

Missouri Net News How to Stay Focused on Your Mission Rev. Barry Winders says having a mission statement isn’t enough to keep your church focused and fruitful. Churches need to develop a mission filter — a question or statement designed to evaluate decisions and activities…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 26-28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, March 26, 2021 Focus Church: Linn Memorial UMC Pastor: Sarah Morrow, Lay Leader Mozambique Church: Messica Pastor: Antonio Macilau   Scripture – Philippians 2:5-11 5 Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus: 6 Though he was in the form …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Net News: Course of Study, Share Your Story

Missouri Net News Endicott Named Director of Course of Study Saint Paul School of Theology has announced that Dr. Lucas Endicott is now serving as the Regional Director of Course of Study. This position was previously held by Rev. Steve Breon. Rev. Endicott is the Missouri…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, March 25, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, March 25, 2021 Focus Church: Linn Creek Pastor:  Gene Williams, Church Council Chair   Scripture – Psalm 31:9-16 9 Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m depressed.     My vision fails because of my grief,     as do my spirit and my body. 10…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Net News: Summer Camp Jobs

Missouri Net News Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available NextGen Ministries is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to lead its 2021 traveling summer camping program. Camp counselors work within the NextGen Ministries Mobile Camps to help produce a God-inspired, fun…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 6:44 PM

March 24 District Digest

March 24, 2021 District Website → Morning Star Resources Available for Churches 2021 Clergy Evaluations and Meeting Schedule - Deadline May 3 Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape" MUMF Spring Ministry G…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Focus Church: Jefferson Ave/West Park Pastor: James Crooks and spouse Jane     Scripture – Isaiah 50:4-9a God’s faithful servant 4 The Lord God gave me an educated tongue     to know how to respond to the weary     with a…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Retiree Newsletter Seeking Spring Submissions!ewsletter

News from us Tell us what you've been up to since the fall Missouri Conference Retiree, As many of you know, last fall the Retiree Newsletter went virtual. We were encouraged by the excitement around the new format! This digital space allows you to share longer updates and …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Contacting Linda This Week

Contacting Linda This Week Linda is away from her computer and emails for next few days. If you need to reach her, please text her at 314-583-7251 or you can call me at the office, 636-891-8004 ext. 21, for assistance. Thank you! Forward this email             View in…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Focus Church: Iberia Pastor:  Tricia Quist Please hold Rev. Aubry Jones, retired Gateway Central District, in your prayers. He has recently been hospitalized. Notes of care and concern can be sent to Rev. Aubry Jones, 13104…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Net News: Susan Beaumont, Grants

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. Learn how to identify your point of focus during a season of uncertainty, lead …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 26-28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, February 26, 2021 Focus Church: Unionville Pastor: Barb Hagerla   Prayers are requested for retired clergy, Rev. Jim Lyon, Southwest District, who passed away on February 24.  Words of sympathy can be sent to : Louella Lyon at  jtlyon0104@…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, February 25, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, February 25, 2021 Focus Church: Trinity (Brookfield) Pastor:  Joel P Kidwell and spouse Suzanne Mozambique Church:  Xicomo (Chicomo) Pastor:  Eugenia Wache Macumbe Please keep Rev. Doug Booth (Sedgewickville/Patton) and family in your pr…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Net News: General Conference Postponed, Special Online Session of General Conference, Missouri Clergy General Conference Conversation,LEAP Youth Conference, Scholarships

Missouri Net News General Conference Postponed to 2022 Bishops call Special Session of General Conference Missouri Conference Clergy Discussion About General Conference Virtual Youth Conference This Saturday Scholarship Opportunities General Conference Postponed to 2022 Me…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Net News: Mobile Camps, Online Services, Classifieds

Missouri Net News Host a Mobile Camp This Summer NextGen Ministries is counting down the days until summer and is looking for more churches to host Ignite Mobile Camps! There are still limited openings in the schedule if your church has interest in hosting. Through partner…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Focus Church: South Eagle Pastor: Charles E Littrell and spouse Wendy   Scripture – Psalm 22:23-31 23 You who fear the Lord, praise him!     All you descendants of Jacob, honor him!     Revere him, all you descendants …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Focus Church: Siloam Chapel/Zion Pastor:  Tom Parks and spouse Molly   Scripture – Genesis 17:1-7 The Covenant of Circumcision 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almight…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Net News: Appointment Change, Redistricting Town Halls

Missouri Net News Appointment Change Posted Today A new appointment change was 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. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Net News: Tours at Saint Paul, Camp Counselors Needed, Online Workshops

Missouri Net News Virtual Tours at Saint Paul School of Theology Saint Paul School of Theology is currently hosting Virtual Visits this Spring.  Virtual Visits begin at 11 a.m. with community worship followed by a Q&A session and class visit. And as a perk for being a …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, February 22, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, February 22, 2021 Focus Church: Shelbina/Hunnewell/Lowman Chapel Pastor: Virgil L Clow and spouse Marcia Please hold Rev. Duane McDowell, pastor at the Mt. Olive (Robertsville)/Cedar Grove charge, in your prayers. He has recently been hosp…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Net News: Risk to Mission, Social Ministry

Missouri Net News Free Webinar Recording: Name the Elephant: Coping With the Biggest Risk to our Mission In a time of uncertainty, we can maximize our mission’s impact when we lean in and embrace risk. Nationally known speaker, Melanie Lockwood Herman, Esq., teaches how to…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 19-21, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, February 19, 2021 Focus Church: Scotland County Larger Parish & Gorin Pastor:   Marilyn J Fitzgerald   Scripture – 1 Peter 3:18-22 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He wa…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Net News: Lora Cunningham, March Magazine, Learn and Lead

Missouri Net News Mid-State District Local Pastor Dies We remember the life and ministry of our sister in Christ, Rev. Lora Cunningham on her death February 15, 2021. A licensed local pastor since 2008, Rev. Cunningham was senior pastor of Versailles and Glensted in the Mi…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Thursday, February 18, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, February 18, 2021 Focus Church: Saverton/Ilasco (Hannibel) Pastor:  Rich Stilley and spouse Stephanie   Scripture – Genesis 9:8-17 8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: 9 “I now establish my covenant with you and with your de…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 4:01 PM

The Missouri Methodist March 2021

News from us The Missouri Methodists March 2021 In the March issue of The Missouri Methodists you'll read about churches serving as vaccination clinics, a day of service on a holiday, a new way to launch a new church, a proposal for redistricting, updates from Mozambique a…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 8:26 PM

Net News: Lenten Devotions, COVID-19 Resources

Missouri Net News Weekly Lenten Devotions from the Bishops The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will be offering a weekly devotion during the Lenten season which begins this week.  Each Wednesday during Lent and every day during Holy Week, a 15-minute reco…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Focus Church: Princeton/Mercer Pastor: Lori A Kiehl and spouse Don Prayers are requested for Rev Lora Cunningham, (Versailles/Glensted UMC), who passed on February 15, 2021 after a long illness.  Notes of concern may b…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Focus Church: Park/First (Hannibal) Pastor:  Jessica B Foster     Scripture - Psalm 51:1-17 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathshe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes

Missouri Net News Missouri Conference Staff Working Remotely Due to extreme cold and hazardous road conditions the Missouri Conference staff will be working remotely today. Staff are still available via email and will be checking voicemail on the office phones. Appointment…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 15, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Net News: Preaching Academy, LEAP, Resolutions

Missouri Net News Preaching Academy Work through your preaching rut at virtual Preaching Academy. Review basics, meet with peer groups and learn how to tackle difficult topics over the course of three days. Learn more and register here: https://missouri-reg.brtapp.com/Prea…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, February 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, February 15, 2021 Focus Church: Paris Pastor:  Lin Donnelly    Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Net News: Camp Counselors, Ash Wednesday

Missouri Net News Summer Camp Counselor Info Session Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to lead our 2021 traveling summer camping program. Join Next Generation Ministries at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss ho…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday,February 12-14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, February 12, 2021 Focus Church: North Linn County Charge Pastor: Sue M Lambert    Scripture – Psalm 50:3-6 3 Our God comes     and will not be silent; a fire devours before him,     and around him a tempest rages. 4 He summons the heavens …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Net News: Easter Graphics, Find-A-Church, Winter Preparedness

Missouri Net News Share Easter Miracles on Social Media Need some ideas for Lent, Holy Week and Easter social media posts? Explore a wide variety of unique, free shareable graphics and download the images that will best speak to your online community. Post them on your chu…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, February 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, February 11, 2021 Focus Church: Mt Zion (West) Pastor: Teresa Lark and spouse James   Scripture – Psalm 50:1-2 A psalm of Asaph. 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord,     speaks and summons the earth     from the rising of the sun to where it…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:37 PM

Net News: Faith Talks, Lukewarm Discipleship, Online Mission, Award Nominations

Missouri Net News Faith Talks Overcoming Lukewarm Discipleship Available Now: Digital Church: Reaching an Online Mission Field MOAC Award Nominations Due Monday Faith Talks As United Methodist Women celebrate Black History Month, they want to invite you to their Faith Talk…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Focus Church:  Mt Zion (East) Pastor: Cheryl C Flaim  Mozambique Church: CBO Pastor: Maravilha Ponzole   Scripture – 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 Th…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Focus Church: Monroe City/Mt Vernon Pastor:   Olivia L Earlywine and spouse Delbert Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Harvey “Pete” Grayum who passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Notes of condolence may be…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Ash Wednesday, Lay Servant Classes, Preaching Academy

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Posted Today Ash Wednesday During a Pandemic Lay Servant Ministry Classes Now Online Preaching Academy Appointment Changes Posted Today New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy  ap…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Net News: Wellness Resources

Missouri Net News Wellness Resources Wellness might feel like the latest buzzword, but now more than ever, it’s important for each of us to be intentional in how we’re maintain our well-being. Wespath defines wellness as encompassing five dimensions: mental-emotional, fina…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, February 8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, February 8, 2021 Focus Church: Milan/Green City Pastor:  Joshua C Ritzheimer  Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Lee Soxman who passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Notes of condolence may b…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Net News: Sermons Available, Preparing for Holy Week, Game Day

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, we’ve recorded four sermons by Missouri Conference leaders that are available for you to download and use in your local church…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 5-7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, February 5, 2021 Focus Church: Marceline Pastor: John R Pinkston and spouse Emily Mozambique Church: Betula Pastor: Venacio Uaquico Dembele Please hold the family of Ida Mae Wilsey, surviving spouse of Rev. Bennie Wilsey, in your prayers. …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Net News: UMW and Black History Month, Local Mission

Missouri Net News The UMW and Black History Month February is Black History Month—a time to reflect on the history of Black Americans and honor the individuals and groups who have worked tirelessly toward racial justice. Black women are a crucial part of United Methodist W…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, February 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, February 4, 2021 Focus Church: Madison Pastor:  Karen Boillot Shearer and spouse Arnie   Prayers are requested for Rev. James L. Smith who passed away Tuesday, February  2, 2021.  Notes of condolence may be sent to his wife Sandy Smith a…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Prayer Team Update - February 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team   February 2021 Suddenly, it got very quiet. We were talking about spiritual roadblocks in a class on prayer, and I described a spirit of unforgiveness. Many times, people think an issue is done. It happened so long ago, or we just wan…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Net News: Red, Taxes, ERT

Missouri Net News Seeing Red Pentecost is months away, but many of Missouri’s United Methodists will be wearing red this Sunday. First UMC Sedalia took it to the next level by turning their steeple red (with exterior lighting) at their new campus on Thompson Boulevard. Is …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Focus Church: Macon Pastor:  Carl W Knapp and spouse Melissa Please join in the celebration of Rev. Jenn and Rusty Klein’s first grandchild, Eloise Mae Klein. The proud parents Joe and Colleen Klein reside at Fort Benni…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Focus Church: Luray/St Francisville Pastor: Donna Reid and spouse Jeff Rev. Byron Gilbreath passed away Friday, January  29, 2021.  Notes of condolence may be sent to his wife Suzanne Gilbreath at 1412 W. Stone Blvd. Raym…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes

Missouri Net News Appointment Changes Posted Today The season of clergy appointment changes begins with the announcement of some upcoming retirements. New appointment changes were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy appointments are posted to…

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