Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Net News: Digital Parish, Pushout, Juneteenth

Missouri Net News Pastoring in the Digital Parish We are seeing a dynamic shift in the church toward digital community. How do we navigate this change effectively? Even those that have digital experience know that things can change quickly. Join Rev. Ryan Dunn, Minister of…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Focus Church: Good Shepherd (Kansas City) Pastor: Mark D Sheets and spouse Yanela Pastor: Fabian G Gonzalez and spouse Krista Pastor: Kayla L Meredith and spouse Brian Pastor: Bryan P Rezen and spouse Tara Pastor: Diannah …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Net News: Appointment List, Operation Healthy Delta, Jobs

Missouri Net News 2021 Appointments During the Service of Sending Forth on Sunday Missouri Bishop Bob Farr fixed the appointments for the coming year. You can read the entire list at https://www.moumethodist.org/files/ac21/2021+appointment+list+6-15.pdf. If there is anythi…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - June 15, 2021

News from us Recovery Ministry, Lay Servant Courses and More June 15, 2021 Recovery Center Offers New Life in Jackson Brandon Murphy was struggling with addiction. “I had tried everything I could think of,” he said. “I was raised in church. I went to my Dad’s grave…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - June 15, 2021

News from us Recovery Ministry, Free Sermon Series and More June 15, 2021 Recovery Center Offers New Life in Jackson Brandon Murphy was struggling with addiction. “I had tried everything I could think of,” he said. “I was raised in church. I went to my Dad’s grave,…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Focus Church:  Gilman City Pastor: Bendi Burgin   Scripture – 1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49   David defeats Goliath 17 The Philistines assembled their troops for war at Socoh of Judah. They camped between Socoh and Azek…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Net News: Annual Conference

Missouri Net News Annual Conference 2021 Missouri Annual Conference Session 2021 was conducted last weekend, June 12-13. Videos from the session are available at https://www.moacinfo.com/events.   Forward this email             View in [email protected] is receivin…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, June 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, June 14, 2021 Focus Church: Gashland Pastor: Melissa A Bailey-Kirk and spouse Scott     Scripture – Psalm 9:9-20 9 The Lord is a safe place for the oppressed—     a safe place in difficult times. 10 Those who know your name trust you     b…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 12:07 AM

Net News: Good Neighbors

Missouri Net News Training Helps Churches be Good Neighbors United Methodist Discipleship Ministries, as an extension of its #SeeAllThePeople movement, has formed a partnership with the Good Neighbor Experience to help congregations discover new ways to be in ministry. The…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 11-13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, June 11, 2021 Focus Church: First (Maryville) Pastor: Kimberly A Mitchell and spouse John   Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 16 So then, from this point on we won’t recognize people by human standards. Even though we used to know Christ b…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Net News: Outreach Resources, Evangelism Webinars

Missouri Net News Prepare for Fall Outreach with Free Resources Fall is the perfect time to invite people back to church and celebrate back to school with customized banners, yard signs, sandwich board signs, postcards, invitation cards and more. Use coupon code UMCFA21 fo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, June 10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, June 10, 2021 Focus Church: First (Kearney) Todd's Chapel Pastor: Robert E Sanders and spouse Karen   Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:6-15   6 So we are always confident, because we know that while we are living in the body, we are away from…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 7:53 PM

June 9 District Digest

June 9, 2021 District Website → Annual Conference This Weekend! District Office Closed June 14 & 15 MUMF's "The FAQ’s About Wills and Trust" - June 17 MUMF's "Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well Being" Mission U 2021 - July 16 & 17 FAQs About COVI…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Focus Church: First (Kearney) Pastor:  Adam L Mustoe and spouse Sarah Pastor: Sherry L Oxandale and spouse Brad     Scripture – Psalm 20  For the music leader. A psalm of David. 20 I pray that the Lord answers you         w…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Focus Church: First (Excelsior Springs) Pastor: Laura Hilton Blevins and spouse Jeremy Mozambique Church: Milange Pastor: Francisco V Tivane Prayers are requested for Rev. Lori Lampert (The Downtown Church-Springfield) and her…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Prayer Group, Email Scams

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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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Net News: Social Principles, GBCS Webinar

Missouri Net News Life together: The UM Social Principles The United Methodist Social Principles call us to faithful engagement with the world around us. On the latest episode of the “Get Your Spirit in Shape” podcast, the Rev. Sharon Austin, who was part of the team that …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, June 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, June 7, 2021 Focus Church: First (Bethany) Pastor: George Pryor and spouse Linda Mozambique Church:  Namuno Pastor: Felisberto Chitombe   Scripture – 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 34 Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Prayer Team Update - June 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team June 2021 Multiple-Choice Tests, Phil Michelson & Thinking Again Imagine that you have just finished taking a multiple-choice test. You still have a little time and wonder if a couple of your responses are right. Should you second-…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 6:43 PM

Net News: Summer of Kindness, Jobs

Missouri Net News Summer of Kindness Curriculum We live in extraordinary times that require flexibility, playfulness and kindness. A new Summer of Kindness resource from United Methodist Communications will ignite a playful spirit as children and youth of all ages practice…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 4-6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, June 4, 2021 Focus Church: Evolution/Agency Pastor: Leanna van Zandt Nauman and spouse John   Scripture – Mark 3:20-35 Misunderstandings about Jesus 20 Jesus entered a house. A crowd gathered again so that it was impossible for him and his…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Net News: Episcopal Supervision, Vaccine FAQs

Missouri Net News COB Approves Episcopal Supervision Recommendations for SCJ The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ), due to the retirement of two bishops. The r…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, June 3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, June 3, 2021 Focus Church: Elmo Pastor: John R Van Nostrand Pastor: Destiny Sanders Prayers requested for Rev. Wanda Heidemann and family on the recent death of her mother, Delores Moore.  Words of comfort may be sent to Rev. Wanda Heide…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 7:14 PM

June 2 District Digest

June 2, 2021 District Website → Salem in Ladue's "Work as Worship" Event - June 9 Arlington UMC Collecting Items for UMCOR Cleaning Kits Hillsboro VBS Mobile Camp - June 14 - June 18 2021 Annual Conference Next Weekend! MUMF's "The FAQ’s About Wills and Trust…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Net News: MOAC Prayer Group, Vaccine Equity, Social Media Management

Missouri Net News Annual Conference Prayer Group Prayer opportunities for MOAC21 look a little different than in years past. Due to our limited in-person attendance at Springfield, we’ve moved our prayer opportunities online. Join us in a private Facebook group to request …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Focus Church:  Deer Park Grace Pastor: Kevin D Maybury and spouse Terry Our sympathy and prayers are extended to Rev. Linda Zych (First(Puxico)/Fairview) on the death of her brother, Gary Zoll.  Gary was also Rev. Tim Zych’…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - June 2, 2021

News from us Local Church Vaccine Guidance, Second Career Ministry and More June 2, 2021 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Take our short survey to offer your feedback Taking the Bull by the Horns A lot of United Methodist pastors follow their call to ministry as a second…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Focus Church: Dearborn Please hold the family of Rev. Ron Wood, retired clergy in the Northwest District, in your prayers. He passed away on May 25, 2021. Notes of sympathy can be sent to the family of Rev. Wood, Betty Wood, P…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Net News: Appointment Changes, Mobility Carts VBS

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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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 31, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 31, 2021 Focus Church: Culbertson Chapel (Stewartsville) Pastor: Zephry M Bingham and spouse Teresa   Scripture – 1 Samuel 8:4-9 4 So all the Israelite elders got together and went to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “Listen. You a…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Net News: Welcoming on Facebook

Missouri Net News The New Front Door A Facebook Foyer Not only are we well into the 21st century, but we're over a year into a global pandemic. That means the first place people see your church might be on Facebook and not the front door. Read tips from United Methodist Co…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 28-30, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 28, 2021 Focus Church: Clair/Ebenezer (St Joseph) Pastor: Cynthia Buhman and spouse Joseph   Scripture – Romans 8:12-17 12 So then, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation, but it isn’t an obligation to ourselves to live our lives …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 6:40 PM

Net News: Small Group Series

Missouri Net News Fruit of the Spirit Small Group Series Available Learn about the Fruit 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 and real-life applica…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 27, 2021 Focus Church: Chillicothe Pastor: Hugh Cueni Smith (Buck) and spouse Colleen Pastor: Michael Tipton and spouse Melanie Mozambique Church: Muadja Pastor: Adolfo Condo     Scripture – Romans 8:12-17 12 So then, brothers and si…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Net News: Photos, Slides, Boundaries

Missouri Net News Photos of Life Interrupted What did 2020 look like for you? We want to see your photos! As part of worship at MOAC21, we hope to process and grieve our shared pandemic experience. Send photos of socially distanced celebrations, life during lockdown and ot…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

May 26 District Digest

May 26, 2021 District Website → Becky's Vacation Schedule Annual Audit Due Next Week! Annual Conference Hospitality Boxes Salem in Ladue's "Work as Worship" Event - June 9 Hillsboro VBS Mobile Camp - June 14 - June 18 Annual Conference Registration Know Befor…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Focus Church:  Carrolton Pastor: Keith D Williams (Anselm) and spouse Susan Rev. Robert D. Brown, retired Heartland pastor, passed away May 10, 2021.  Notes of caring may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Ruth Brown, at 1420 Pawpri…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 8:41 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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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Focus Church: Cameron Pastor:  Dan L Brown and spouse Deborah Pastor: Kobey D Puls and spouse Danna     Scripture – Isaiah 6:1-8 The divine throne room 6 In the year of King Uzziah’s death, I saw the Lord sitting on a high an…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 3:19 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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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - May 25, 2021

News from us Podcasts, Pre-Conference Briefing and PPR Resources May 25, 2021 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Take our short survey to offer your feedback The NextGen Conversations podcast seeks to empower NextGen leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. I…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Net News: Online Worship to Ministry

Missouri Net News From Online Worship to Online Ministry Kay Kotan says many churches embraced online worship out of necessity during the pandemic without deliberate plans for engaging new people through online ministry. Now is the time to consider how to engage new digita…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, May 24, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, May 24, 2021 Focus Church: Camden Pastor:  Dave Donaldson and spouse Shari   Scripture – Psalm 29 A psalm of David. 29 You, divine beings! Give to the Lord—     give to the Lord glory and power! 2 Give to the Lord the glory due his name!  …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Net News: AC Workbook, Grants

Missouri Net News 2021 Annual Conference Session Workbook The MOAC21 Conference Workbook is now available at www.moacinfo.com/downloads. This year we’ve made both print-ready and digital-only versions of the Workbook available. We will not be printing copies of the Workboo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-23, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, May 21, 2021 Focus Church: Braymer (First)/Breckenridge Pastor: Michael Tipton and spouse Melanie Prayers are requested for the family of Mary Elizabeth Hodge (wife of the late Reverend Rex Hodge) who passed away on May 15, 2021.  Notes of…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 6:37 PM

Net News: June Magazine, PPR Resources

Missouri Net News June Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the June issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about a new partnership between a recovery ministry and a church that is off to a strong start, a profile of a second-career pastor who had a very unusual first…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, May 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, May 20, 2021 Focus Church: Avondale Pastor: Michael D Dunlap Please hold Rev. Mike Gillen, pastor at Cornerstone UMC, in your prayers. Mike's father, Bill Gillen, passed away last night. Notes of sympathy can be sent to Rev. Mike Gillen,…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 1:31 PM

The Missouri Methodists June 2021

News from us June Issue of The Missouri Methodists In the June issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about a new partnership between a recovery ministry and a church that is off to a strong start, a profile of a second-career pastor who had a very unusual first care…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Net News: AC Slides, Redistricting, Pension Consultations, Jo-Ota

Missouri Net News Deadline Extended: Slides for Annual Conference Due May 31 Redistricting Town Hall Event Recording Available Wespath Pension Consultation Jo-Ota Summer Schedule Deadline Extended: Announcement Slides for Annual Conference Due May 31 If you have announceme…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 7:01 PM

May 19 District Digest

May 19, 2021 District Website → Annual Audit - Deadline June 1 Gateway Central Lay Servant Class: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Attention: Annual Conference Registration Annual Conferences Hospitality Boxes Know Before You Go: Pre-Conference Infor…

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