Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Focus Church: Ashland (St Joseph) Pastor:  John D Walter and spouse Carol Mozambique Church: Goxani (Matsinhe) Pastor: Mateus Chicuava Prayers are requested for Rev. John Inmon and his wife on the recent death of John’s bro…

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May 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Focus Church: Arley Pastor: Daniel G Jones and spouse Kate Mozambique Church:   Tesoura Navesse (Xicocotsa) Pastor:    Celeste Juliao Cumbane   Scripture – Acts 2:14-21 14 Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes

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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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Annual Conference Hospitality Boxes

Annual Conference Hospitality Boxes As part of Annual Conference this year, each person that registers will receive a hospitality box. This box contains a couple of items that will be used throughout the Annual Conference session, as well as various other goodies. The…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - May 18, 2021

News from us Healing, Boundaries and Resources May 18, 2021 By Rev. Sandy Nenadal Watching the news as March neared its end, I was struck by the amount of grief and loss people in our nation are experiencing. Over 550,000 people have died from COVID-19. The econo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Net News: Camp Barnabas

Missouri Net News Missionaries Needed at Camp Barnabas Camp Barnabas is a Christian summer camp located in Purdy that offers a fun, inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. Right now they have a huge need for volunteers to come and serve as missionaries Term…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 17, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 17, 2021 Focus Church: Amity/Winston Pastor:  Galen E Keats and spouse Linda   Scripture – Acts 2:1-13 Pentecost 2 When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fi…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Net News: NextGen Conversations

Missouri Net News Bonus Episode of NextGen Conversations Podcast Calling all children's, family, youth and college-age leaders! The Missouri Conference NextGen team created the NextGen Conversations podcast to empower leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-16, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 14, 2021 Focus Church: Albany Pastor: Bendi A Burgin   Scripture – Luke 24:44-53 44 Jesus said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law from Moses, the Prop…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Net News: Sermons Available, Mission Service

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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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 13, 2021 Focus Church: District Superintendent Pastor:  Melissa Dodd   Scripture – Acts 1:1-11 The risen Jesus with his disciples 1 Theophilus, the first scroll I wrote concerned everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning, 2 …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 7:17 PM

May 12 District Digest

May 12, 2021 District Website → Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 Gateway Central Lay Servant Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Attention: Annual Conference Registration MOAC 2021 Budget and Redistricting Proposal Q&A Shiloh UMC Seeking PT Adm…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Net News: Small Group Series, Justice Camp

Missouri Net News Fruits of the Spirit Small Group Series Available 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-…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Focus Church: State Chaplainsy: MO National Guard Pastor: Ronald P Moore      Scripture – 1 John 5:9-13 9 If we receive human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because this is what God testified: he has testified about…

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May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Focus Church:  Office of Next Generation Ministries Pastor: Jeffrey S Baker and spouse Laura Please hold Rev. Russell Oden, retired clergy in the Gateway Central District, in your prayers on the passing of his wife, Cynthia O…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Annual Conference Announcement Slides

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]

May 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - May 11, 2021

News from us Baseball, Annual Conference and Small Group Resources May 11, 2021   Play Ball As any United Methodist pastor will attest, baseball holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful. There are plenty Sunday mornings peppered with red or blue jerseys…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Net News: Pandemic Stories

Missouri Net News Share Your Pandemic Experience Isolation, virtual schooling, missed milestones, loss of a loved one - all of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to hear your story. Using our "Stories of the Pandemic" portal, tell us about your joys, l…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 10, 2021 Focus Church: Office of Mission Service & Justice Pastor: Sharon Williams and spouse Jacob Please hold the family of Rev. Ramon Butts, retired clergy in the Northwest District, in your prayers. He passed away on May 4, 202…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Net News: Leveraging Property, Jobs

Missouri Net News Leveraging Property Can Sustain Your Mission Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Ann A. Michel say exploring additional uses of church buildings and property is an exercise in prudent stewardship. Many churches can find new resources to support their mission by takin…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 7-9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 7, 2021 Focus Church: Office of Connectional Ministries Pastor: Kim Jenne   Scripture – John 15:16-17 16 You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you could go and produce fruit and so that your fruit could last. …

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Prayer Team Update - May 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team May 2021 In his book, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, Jack Deere describes a poignant moment during a service of healing. An articulate woman who was chronically depressed came forward and asked for prayer. She sai…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Net News: Postcard Invitations, Anti-Racism Podcast

Missouri Net News Invite Your Community with Postcards If your church is gathering back in person for worship, invite your community to join you with a postcard! Just add your worship details and the production, postage and mailing to 500 homes around your church will all …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 6, 2021 Focus Church: Center for Leadership Excellence Pastor:  Mark B Statler and spouse Jennifer   Scripture – John 15:12-15 12 This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. 13 No one has greater love than to gi…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 8:26 PM

May 5 District Digest

May 5, 2021 Linda On Vacation Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 Gateway Central Lay Servant Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition COVID Guidelines For In-Person Worship Executive Assistant, Center for Congregational Excellence Annual Conference Registration…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Net News: State of the Church, Supporting New Leaders

Missouri Net News 2020 State of the Church: Blessed is the Church The United Methodist Church has continued to carry out its mission despite the unique challenges and uncertainties of 2020. That’s according to the new 2020 State of the Church Report produced by the Connect…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Focus Church: Center for Congregational Excellence Pastor: Roger S Ross and spouse Leanne     Scripture – John 15:9-11 Love each other 9 “As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my com…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Focus Church: Assistant to the Bishop Pastor:  Sandra Nenadal   Scripture - Acts 10:44-48 44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on everyone who heard the word. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Pe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Net News: Appointment Announcement

Missouri Net News Appointment Change 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. To read the la…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - May 4, 2021

News from us Motherhood, Awards Night and More May 4, 2021 The Call to Motherhood Stories of fostering and adoption are traumatic by their very nature. The reason a child is separated from his or her natural born parents comes out of tragedy. In some cases the roo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Net News: Pension Consultations

Missouri Net News Wespath Pension Consultation There will not be on-site Wespath pension consultations at Annual Conference again this year. However, Wespath is still available to consult with you about your benefits by setting up a digital appointment with one of their be…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 3, 2021 Focus Church: Extension Minster Pastor: Craig A Stevenson and spouse Brittney   Scripture – Psalm 98 A psalm. 98 Sing to the Lord a new song     because he has done wonderful things! His own strong hand and his own holy arm    …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Net News: Encounters with Racism, Online Giving, COVID Guidelines

Missouri Net News We Are God's Family: Encounters with Racism United Methodist News Service is inviting people to share their own personal stories about encounters with racism, as well as hopes and ideas for combating it. Read reflections and share your own story at https:…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May2, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 30, 2021 Focus Church: Wilkes Blvd (Columbia) Pastor: Bradley J Bryan and spouse Brynn   Scripture – 1 John 4:16-21 16 We have known and have believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who remain in love remain in …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Net News: Taboo Subjects, Faith

Missouri Net News Five Rules for Engaging Taboo Subjects in Churches Are certain topics off limits in your church? If so, people may feel their real-life problems and concerns simply aren’t welcome in the church. Elizabeth Hagan suggests five rules for engaging tough topic…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 29, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 29, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Chapel (Pilot Grove) Pastor:  Kayla B Kelly     Scripture – 1 John 4:7-15 Love and God 7 Dear friends, let’s love each other, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Net News: Mozambique Conflict, Faith Leaders Oppose Bill

Missouri Net News Mozambican Churches Urge Action on Conflict As Mozambican churches respond to growing humanitarian challenges in the country, their leaders are urging the government to act decisively to end a violent conflict in the north. Among those speaking out is Uni…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 6:53 PM

April 28 District Digest

April 28, 2021 District Website → 2021 Clergy Evaluation Forms and Meeting Sign Up - Due Monday! 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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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Focus Church:  Wesley (Jefferson City) Pastor: Thomas A Vansant and spouse Marian   Scripture – Psalm 22:25-31 25 I offer praise in the great congregation     because of you;     I will fulfill my promises     in the pres…

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April 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Spring 2021 Retiree Newsletter

News from us Updates from Missouri Conference Retirees SPRING 2021 RETIREE NEWSLETTER Keep scrolling to read about what Missouri Conference retirees have been up to so far in 2021! May these stories provide a bright spot in your day and invite you to connect with one anothe…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 7:43 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 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Focus Church: Waverly/Wesley (Sweet Springs)/Norborne Pastor: Sally J DeMasters and spouse Randy Please continue to hold Rev. Eddie Bone, pastor at First UMC in Park Hills, in your prayers. He is back home and recovering fr…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - April 27, 2021

News from us Self-care, Financial Ethics and More April 27, 2021   Clergy care a priority in pandemic year This time last year, life looked different. Last month marked the first anniversary of churches having to close their doors because of the pandemic. For past…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Net News: Camp Staff

Missouri Net News Summer Camp Staff Positions Do you have a soon-to-be graduating 18+ year-old high school senior that is looking for something life-changing to do this summer? Next Generation Ministries is looking to fill its final few remaining summer camp staff position…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, April 26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, April 26, 2021 Focus Church: Vienna/Rader Pastor:  Lynn M Quist and spouse Jim Mozambique Church: Quissico (Chissico) Pastor: Olga Lucas Simango     Scripture – Acts 8:26-32 Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch 26 An angel from the Lord spoke t…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Reminder: 2021 Clergy Evaluation Forms Due Next Week!

Reminder: 2021 Clergy Evaluation Forms and Meeting Schedule - Due Next Week! The deadline to submit the completed and signed forms to the district office is Monday, May 3. The 2021 Evaluation Forms are ready for download on the Forms page of the district website. Ther…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Net News: Staff Announcement

Missouri Net News Congregational Excellence Announces Staff Departure Tammy Calcote is leaving the Missouri Annual Conference office after 19+ years. Calcote has served the Conference through a variety of positions including Finance and Administration, Connectional Ministr…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 23-25, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, April 23, 2021 Focus Church: Stover Pastor:  Dorothy D Cutler  Mozambique Church: Guilundo Pastor: Cecilia Isac Mbanze     Scripture – John 3:19-24 19 This is how we will know that we belong to the truth and reassure our hearts in God’s pr…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Net News: Share Your Story

Missouri Net News Share Your Pandemic Experience Isolation, virtual schooling, missed milestones, loss of a loved one - All of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to hear your story. Using our "Stories of the Pandemic" portal, tell us about your joys, l…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, April 22, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, April 22, 2021 Focus Church: St Paul (New Bloomfield)/St James (Fulton) Pastor: David E Hartsfield and spouse Tara     Scripture – John 3:16-18 16 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won…

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