Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Net News: Resurgence, Photography

Missouri Net News Navigating Changing Ministry Is your church making a significant difference in relevant mission or ministry?  As a leader, are you seeking to know how to lead into the future? What would a fresh wind that rejuvenates a declining congregation, navigating s…

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August 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Focus Church: Western Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center Pastor: Nora Jones   Scripture – 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 10 Then David lay down with his ancestors and was buried in David’s City. 11 He ruled over Israel …

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - August 10, 2021

News from us Social Capital, Neighboring and Walk Justly August 10, 2021 Building Community Wealth with Social Capital The holidays aren’t yet on the horizon, but let’s talk a minute about the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge: If we only consider his finances, he was succe…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - August 10, 2021

News from us Uniting Worship, Digital Church and Grants August 10, 2021 Planning Worship to Unify the Body Worship music can be one of the most divisive or unifying tools in the church today. "It amazes me how many conversations I have had with fellow worship leade…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Net News: Blueprint for Wellness, Health Check

Missouri Net News Blueprint for Wellness and Health Check Each year, HealthFlex participants will want to complete the Blueprint for Wellness (BFW) screening and the Health Check (formerly HQ) online assessment as easy ways to evaluate personal health factors and risks for…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, August 9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, August 9, 2021 Focus Church: Mosaic Life Care Pastor:  Sandra Monsees Davis and spouse Kurt Please keep Rev.  Anchul Axelrod (pastor at The Ridge – formerly Blue Ridge Blvd. UMC) and his wife, Ginny in your prayers.  Ginny was admitted to …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Net News: US-2

Missouri Net News Missionaries Reflect on their Service Former missionaries in the US-2 program of United Methodist Global Ministries say their service helped them find themselves. The initiative, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, positions young participants in c…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug 6-8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, Aug 6, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Chapel (New Hampton) Pastor:  David L Hilsabeck and spouse Mary Jo Mozambique Church: Namuno Pastor: Felisberto Chitombe   Scripture – Ephesians 4:25-5:2 25 Therefore, after you have gotten rid of lying, Ea…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Net News: Back to School, UMM Meeting, Jobs

Missouri Net News Helping Families Return to School  Join the United Methodist Women on Monday Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. for their Voices From the Field event speaking with national mission institutions Wesley House Community Services in Kentucky, InterServ Community Servic…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Aug 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, Aug 5, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley (St Joseph) Pastor: William Purinton Prayers are requested for Bishop Robert Schnase, Bishop of the Río Texas Conference, on the recent death of his father, Ronald. Condolences may be sent to the Schnase …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Net News: Discussing Emotions, Leadership Workshop

Missouri Net News Discussing Emotions with Kids It’s not always easy or comfortable to name and discuss our emotions, but it is an important part of cherishing God’s gifts and nurturing our well-being. Based on the Pixar movie Inside Out, this family discussion guide helps…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 6:42 PM

August 4 District Digest

August 4, 2021 District Website → GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Charge Conference Forms Available For Download We Gather Together: How Small Groups Bring Connection to the Post-Pandemic Church - Aug. 10 & 12 Developin…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021 Focus Church: Union Star Pastor: Scott Kiddle and spouse Lydia Please pray for Rev. Virgil Bunch (retired SE) and family.  He is currently hospitalized with health issues in Cape Girardeau.  Words of caring can be sent to Vi…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Net News: Hybrid Worship, Zoom Fatigue

Missouri Net News Moving to a Hybrid Worship Model While many people are ready to come back to an in-person experience, many others are choosing to continue worshipping online. The global pandemic has not only changed the way we think about worship, but how actually we do …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021 Focus Church:  Turney Pastor: Joel T Hendren and spouse Eugena Please hold Rev. Cathy Myers (Richmond UMC) and her family in your prayers. Cathy's brother-in-law passed away last week. Notes of sympathy can be sent to Rev. Cat…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - August 3, 2021

News from us Uniting Worship, Lay Servant Pastoral Care and PML August 3, 2021 Planning Worship to Unify the Body Worship music can be one of the most divisive or unifying tools in the church today. "It amazes me how many conversations I have had with fellow worshi…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - August 3, 2021

News from us Mental Health, Walk Justly and Small Group Resources August 3, 2021 Encouraging Mental Health Addressing mental health issues looks different for everyone. Laypeople and clergy alike have stepped up to share how seeking counseling has affected their li…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Net News: YouTube Channels

Missouri Net News Five Key Ways to Improve Your Church YouTube Channel Media consultant Phil Cooke explains why YouTube is critical to your church’s digital presence. He outlines five ways to improve your YouTube channel and boost your outreach. Read his recommendations in…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Aug 2, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, Aug 2, 2021 Focus Church: Tarkio/Westboro Pastor: Julie A Sanders and spouse Andrew Please hold Rev. Keith Janis, retired clergy in the Gateway Regional District, in your prayers. Keith's mother, Clarenda Janis, passed away last week. Note…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Net News: Back to School, Small Groups

Missouri Net News Faith Talks: Back to School The next United Methodist Women’s Faith Talks podcast is on Thursday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. With Back-to-School season upon us, they will discuss how families can prepare to return to school, the learning loss that may have occ…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 30-August 1, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, July 30, 2021 Focus Church: Sparta Pastor: Rodney M Krumme and spouse Phyllis   Scripture – Psalm 51:10-12 10 Create a clean heart for me, God;     put a new, faithful spirit deep inside me! 11 Please don’t throw me out of your presence;  …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Net News: Digital Community, Job

Missouri Net News Take Your Digital Community to the Next Level Livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop on taking the next step to develop your online faith community. L…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, July 29, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, July 29, 2021 Focus Church: South Park Pastor:  Donna R Bennett and spouse Don   Scripture –Ephesians 4:7-16 7 God has given his grace to each one of us measured out by the gift that is given by Christ. 8 That’s why scripture says, When …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Net News: Counseling

Missouri Net News Counseling is for Everyone The Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church launched a mental health campaign geared toward clergy. Through video testimonials, pastors share their mental health journey and the ways counseling is contributing to thei…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 6:33 PM

July 28 District Digest

July 28, 2021 District Website → GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Charge Conference Forms Available for Download MUMF's "Financial Conversations Cohort" Developing Digital Faith Communities Workshop Leading in Unchartered Te…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Focus Church: Smithville Pastor: Rebecca L Mulford   Scripture – Ephesians 4:1-6 Unity of the body of Christ 4 Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from G…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Net News: Ice Cream Social, Courageous Conversation

Missouri Net News Host an Ice Cream Social August 10, 2021, marks the 200th anniversary of Missouri statehood. The Missouri Bicentennial Commission encourages communities across the state to commemorate the day with an ice cream social! Reach your community with a sweet tr…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Focus Church:  Skidmore/Burr Oak Pastor: Elizabeth C Dimmitt , Lay, and spouse Travis Pastor: Travis L Dimmitt, Lay Supply, and spouse Elizabeth   Scripture – Psalm 51 For the music leader. A psalm of David, when the prophet…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - July 27, 2021

News from us Neighboring in Action, Basic Lay Servant Class, Small Group Studies July 27, 2021 Being A Neighbor “We worship together on Sunday, and worship is at the center of what we do, but we are also worshipping by being the hands and feet of Christ in our comm…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - July 27, 2021

News from us Social Capital, Faith Communities, Sermon Planning July 27, 2021 Building Community Wealth with Social Capital The holidays aren’t yet on the horizon, but let’s talk a minute about the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge: If we only consider his finances, he was …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Net News: Summer Mission Academy, Advent Resources

Missouri Net News Summer Mission Academy The UMVIM Summer Mission Academy from the General Board of Global Ministries starts today and will be offered virtually each day from July 26 - August 7, excluding Sunday. Participants will be able to join top mission leaders from a…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, July 26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, July 26, 2021 Focus Church: Sheridan Pastor: Martin J Farnan    Scripture – 2 Samuel 11: 26- 12:13a 26 When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband Uriah was dead, she mourned for her husband. 27 After the time of mourning was over, David sent…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Tod Bolsinger, Email Scams and Job

Missouri Net News Daily news from the Missouri Annual Conference Registration Now Open: Leading in Uncharted Territory with Tod Bolsinger Today’s ministry landscape feels like uncharted territory: The interruption of COVID-19 and our changing culture leaves leaders question…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, July 23, 2021 Focus Church: Ridgeway/Eagleville Pastor: Jeffrey J Jaekley and spouse Sara     Scripture – John 6:14-15 14 When the people saw that he had done a miraculous sign, they said, “This is truly the prophet who is coming into the …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Class

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Class Title of Event GR Lay Servant Ministry Class:  Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Title of Class Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, Online Summary of class God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of J…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, July 22, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, July 22, 2021 Focus Church: Richmond Pastor:   Cathy Myers and spouse Chuck   Scripture – 2 Samuel 11:1-15 David and Bathsheba 11 In the spring,[a] when kings[b] go off to war, David sent Joab, along with his servants and all the Israeli…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Net News: Part-Time Ministerial Leaders Education Program

Missouri Net News If you’re a lay person or full- or part-time local pastor, PML has options for you Training for Laity and Local Pastors Part-Time Ministerial Leaders, or PML, is an educational multi-tool that is designed to be both a program (like a degree) and individual…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 6:31 PM

July 21 District Digest

July 21, 2021 District Website → Charge Conference Forms Available for Download Developing Digital Faith Communities Workshop Leading in Unchartered Territory with Tod Bolsinger - Sept. 9 New Places For New People Grants - Application Deadline Sept. 15 2021 L…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Focus Church: Ravenwood Pastor: Travis L Dimmitt, Lay Supply, and spouse Elizabeth Pastor: Dr Tim J Wall, Lay Supply, and spouse Jennifer   Scripture – Psalm 14 For the music leader. Of David. 14 Fools say in their hearts,…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Net News: Emotional Health Curriculum

Missouri Net News Resources available for small groups and families Emotional Health Small Group Resource What does the movie Inside Out have to do with the Bible? The Biblical Reflection of Emotional Health discussion guides use the emotions personified in the movie – joy,…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Focus Church:  Polo Pastor: Kyle R Stith Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Joel Kidwell, his father in law, George Conley, passed away last week. No arrangements  have been made at this time.  Messages of caring m…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - July 20, 2021

News from us Neighboring in Action, Tod Bolsinger, Risk Management July 20, 2021 Being A Neighbor “We worship together on Sunday, and worship is at the center of what we do, but we are also worshipping by being the hands and feet of Christ in our community,” Rev. C…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - July 20, 2021

News from us Fresh Perspectives, Tod Bolsinger, Congregational Care July 20, 2021 The Gift of Fresh Sight Before the pandemic, we may have found ourselves resistant to change. Too often in our congregations, we become set in the ways we do things, whether it is wor…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Net News: Vaccine FAQs, Copyright Extension

Missouri Net News UMPH extends copyright permissions, Answers to Vaccine FAQs FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church The Missouri Conference Office of Financial and Administrative Ministries developed a document to answer frequently asked questions regarding the …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, July 19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, July 19, 2021 Focus Church: Platte Woods Pastor:   Yvi M Martin and spouse Scott Pastor: Choongho Kwon and spouse Bu-Sung Pastor: Jess C Horsley and spouse Shelly Mozambique Church: Chibo Pastor: Luis Joao Wilimao     Scripture –John 6:1-13…

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July 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, July 16, 2021 Focus Church: Parnell Pastor: Gene H Hinrichsen and spouse Bonnie Please keep Rev. Dr. Lydia Istomina (Frances Street First UMC) and spouse, Rev. Scott Kiddle (Union Star UMC), in your prayers. Lydia’s mother passed away on W…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Net News: Digital Faith Communities Workshop

Missouri Net News Join Cathy Townley for this two-part online event Developing Digital Faith Communities Workshop Over the past 18-months, your church likely developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disci…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, July 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, July 15, 2021 Focus Church: Paradise Pastor: Robert S Ernest, Lay Supply    Scripture – Ephesians 2:11-22 The reconciliation of God’s people 11 So remember that once you were Gentiles by physical descent, who were called “uncircumcised” …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Focus Church: Osborn/Weatherby Pastor:  Isaac B Gibson and spouse Katilyn Rev. Kyle Evans’ mother passed away earlier in June.  Notes of caring may be sent to Kyle Evans at 703 Katy Cir., Sedalia, MO  65301.   The family o…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - July 13, 2021

News from us Daring Leadership, Digital Church and Vaccine Resources July 13, 2021 Daring to Lead There's a lot going on in our world: the state of our church, the political and racial tension that exists, and how our communities will move forward in response to th…

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