Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - October 26, 2021

News from us College-age ministry, free books, fighting racism and more October 26, 2021 5 Ways to Support College-Age Ministry   “There’s just not enough young people in the church,” is a common refrain. But how are we actually responding? In the book Slow Fade by Reggie …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Net News: Asbury and Methodist History

Missouri Net News Asbury’s Historic Anniversary To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Francis Asbury’s arrival in America, Religion News Service selected a variety of historic Methodist churches to highlight in a slide show, including Missouri’s own Old McKendree. Asbury…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Oct 25, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 25, 2021 Focus Church: Centenary (Cape Girardeau) Pastor:  Jennifer Long and spouse Chris   Scripture – Hebrews 9:11-14 11 But Christ has appeared as the high priest of the good things that have happened. He passed through the grea…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Net News: Giving Tuesday

Missouri Net News Giving Tuesday Focus: Sewing a Better Future For teenage girls in Mozambique, marrying before age 18 isn’t uncommon. With no economic opportunity outside of marriage, many young girls find themselves in early and often difficult marriages. Local United Me…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct 22-24, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 22, 2021 Focus Church: Belleview Pastor:   Sherri L Squires *Lay Minister and spouse Mike   Scripture – Mark 10:52 52 Jesus said, “Go, your faith has healed you.” At once he was able to see, and he began to follow Jesus on the way.…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 7:39 PM

Net News: Race and Culture Survey, Leading Through Resistance

Missouri Net News Missouri Conference Race and Culture Survey The Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church is conducting research to better understand race and culture within our connection and congregations. The survey is confidential and asks for your thoughts …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Oct 21, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 21, 2021 Focus Church: Bell City Pastor: George P Rendleman and spouse Gloria     Scripture – Mark 10:46-52 Healing of blind Bartimaeus 46 Jesus and his followers came into Jericho. As Jesus was leaving Jericho, together with his…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Net News: Quilt Auction

Missouri Net News Quilt Auction The 2021 Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction site is ready for viewing. See pictures and details of the beautifully quilted throws, wall-hangings, baby blankets, and more.This is a great opportunity to pick out those birthday, Christmas, weddi…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 6:53 PM

October 20 District Digest

October 20, 2021 District Website → District Office Closed Oct. 25 - Oct. 29 2021 Consultation Forms - Deadline Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms - Deadline Dec. 1 2021 Conference & District Apportionments - Deadline Jan. 10 2021 Year End Stats…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Focus Church: Arcadia Valley (Ironton) Pastor:  Barron S Willer and spouse Kimberly   Scripture – Job 42:1-6 Job’s second response 42 Job answered the Lord: 2 I know you can do anything;     no plan of yours can be oppo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Net News: November Magazine, College-Age Ministry

Missouri Net News The Missouri Methodists November 2021 In the November issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about pastors who have traveled half-way around the world to serve churches in rural Missouri, how Alpha is helping churches reach new people, the latest on…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Focus Church:  Advance Pastor:  Karen Nothdurft and spouse Paul Please be in prayer for Rev. Barb Hagerla, serving Unionville UMC. She has been admitted to the hospital with health concerns.  Messages of caring can be sen…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - October 19, 2021

News from us Technology, Tod Boslinger event and more October 19, 2021 Speaking the Word   When Rick Matson, pastor of Prairie Chapel near Fulton, went back and listened to his January 10 sermon, he discovered something troubling. “Two sentences were unintelligible,” he sa…

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October 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - October 19, 2021

News from us NOMADS, college-age ministry and free books October 19, 2021 NOMADS Live Mission in Motion At some point, most everyone has daydreamed about cutting ties and hitting the open road for months on end. The Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service (NOMADS) do …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 1:08 PM

The Missouri Methodists November 2021

News from us The Missouri Methodists November 2021 In the November issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about pastors who have traveled half-way around the world to serve churches in rural Missouri, how Alpha is helping churches reach new people, the latest on the …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Net News: Exploring Metaphors, College Ministry Grants

Missouri Net News Exploring Metaphors Virtual Discussion Course All of us use metaphors in everyday communication. But how can we create better metaphors for interpreting the world and exploring the Christian life? In this three-part series, we’ll explore metaphorical theo…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Oct 18, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 18, 2021 Focus Church: District Superintendent: SE Pastor: Bruce Baxter and spouse Audrey Please hold Rev. Dr. Sara Chaney, retired Gateway Central District, and Rev. Judy Slimmer, North Star, in your prayers. Their father, David C…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Charge Conference Schedule and Forms

Charge Conference Schedule and Forms We are taking our fall charge conferences in an exciting new direction this year. Instead of doing them in the fall like usual, we are scheduling them in January. This will give churches additional time to set salaries in better al…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct 15-17, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 15, 2021 Focus Church: Yeakley Chapel  Pastor:    Josh Mills *Lay Minister and spouse Ashley    Scripture – Mark 10:35-40 A request from James and John 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want yo…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Net News: Fighting Racism

Missouri Net News How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey toward Racial Justice Dr. Tex Sample and Rev. Dr. Stephen Handy (former Missouri Bishop W.T. Handy’s son) will serve as panelists of a webinar alongside Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of C…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Oct 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 14, 2021 Focus Church: Willow Springs Pastor: Eugene "Gene" West and spouse Pat     Scripture – Job 38:34-41 34 Can you issue an order to the clouds     so their abundant waters cover you? 35 Can you send lightning so that it go…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Net News: Benefits Webinar

Missouri Net News Wespath Delivered to You Virtual Clergy Event From the comfort of your home space or the convenience of your workplace, the best of Wespath Benefits and Investments is delivered to you! Register today for “Delivered to You,” which will take place over two…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 7:06 PM

October 13 District Digest

October 13, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms Upcoming Events at Asbury UMC (Foley) Race and Culture Survey - Deadline Nov. 1 Walk Justly Conference - Oct. 22-24 Leading Through Sabotage and Res…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Focus Church: Willard Pastor:   Michael Skelton * Lay Leader            Scripture – Job 38:1-7 The Lord answers from a whirlwind 38 Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind: 2 Who is this darkening counsel     with…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM

NextGen Newsletter: October 2021

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries Job openings, grants, meet-and-greet and more College-Age Ministry Grants Available The Office of Next Generation Ministries is excited to announce the availability of college-age ministry grants. We invite loca…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Net News: Lay Servant Ministry Form, Jobs

Missouri Net News Job opportunities in Columbia and Sikeston, Charge Conference Form Lay Servant Ministry Report Charge Conference Form Have you completed at least one Lay Servant Ministry basic or advanced class in the past three years? If so, please fill out an annual lay…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 6:41 PM

2021 Year End Stats

2021 Year End Stats Below are the important dates regarding the 2021 Year End Stats. Stats module opens – December, 27 2021 Stats Deadline Entry - January 24, 2022 Stats module closes – January, 31 2022 - No changes can be made after the module closes The link to th…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley (Springfield) Pastor: Michael McIntyre and spouse Susan  Pastor: Megan Winget and spouse David Pastor: Chad Walters and spouse Anna Mozambique Church:  Vilanculos Central Pastor: Jacinto Arnaldo Homo …

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Retiree Newsletter Seeking Fall Submissions

News from us We're looking forward to seeing what you've been up to this summer Missouri Conference Retiree, It's time for the fall edition of the retiree newsletter! I hope to send the spring newsletter just before Thanksgiving. To do that, I need your submissions! Just vi…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - October 12, 2021

News from us NOMADS, College Ministry, Race and Culture Survey and More October 12, 2021 NOMADS Live Mission in Motion At some point, most everyone has daydreamed about cutting ties and hitting the open road for months on end. The Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Servi…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - October 12, 2021

News from us Robo preaching, Tod Bolsinger, Race and Culture Survey, and More October 12, 2021 Speaking the Word   When Rick Matson, pastor of Prairie Chapel near Fulton, went back and listened to his January 10 sermon, he discovered something troubling. “Two sentences wer…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Net News: Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Update

Missouri Net News If your church currently charters or previously chartered a troop, you're likely to receive a packet Important Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Update – Receipt of Disclosure Statement Package If your church currently charters or previously chartered a Boy…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 11, 2021 Focus Church: Waynesville Pastor:  Brett Reith and spouse Bethany Mozambique Church: Machuuquele Central Pastor:  Amancio Guiane Ngomache   Scripture – Joel 2:21-27 21 Don’t fear, fertile land;     rejoice and be glad,    …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct 8-10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 8 , 2021 Focus Church: St. Luke (Webster County) Pastor:  Huey "Allen" Howell and spouse Leona   Scripture – Hebrews 4:12-16 12 because God’s word is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates to the point …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Net News: Della Lamb

Missouri Net News Della Lamb and Refugee Resettlement Della Lamb in Kansas City is experienced in refugee resettlement, and is beginning to work with churches that want to help people who have fled Afghanistan. To view the initial video on how churches can help with this e…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Net News: soulconnections

Missouri Net News Registration Closing October 13 for Soulconnections Retreat EMERGE, a soulconnections retreat, invites you to rest and renew your sense of connection and community as we emerge together from this difficult season. Using the story of Lazarus as our guide, …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Oct 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 7, 2021 Focus Church:  Sleeper/Hazelgreen Pastor:  Barbara Mckenzie and spouse Barry Mozambique Church: Zacarias Manhica Pastor: Leonardo Lasse   Scripture – Hebrews 4:12-13 12 because God’s word is living, active, and sharper th…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - October 6, 2021

News from us Soulconnections, advent and more October 6, 2021 Carrying God's Name This month in Laity Voices, Associate Conference Lay Leader Jill Wondel challenges us to consider what it means to carry God's name well as Christians. Read more →   Upcoming Events E…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - October 6, 2021

News from us Crossings, soulconnections, advent and more October 6, 2021 Crossings That Matter Photo by Andre Amaral on Unsplash On September 4, 1771, Francis Asbury left Europe on a ship headed to America to join the new Methodist mission field of lay and local preachers…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Net News: Behind the Pulpit, Gender Disparity

Missouri Net News Behind the Pulpit: Emanuel Cleaver III The Word and Way interviews Emanuel Cleaver III, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, for the latest installment of the “Behind the Pulpit” series intended to pull back the curtain on the minis…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 6:44 PM

October 6 District Digest

October 6, 2021 District Digest → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms Blurring Lines: Being Brave and Relevant Webinar - Oct. 11 SE District Lay Servant Class: Christian Transformational Leaders Walk Justly Conference - …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Focus Church: Schweitzer (Springfield) Pastor: Spencer Smith and spouse Abby Pastor: Jason A Leininger and spouse Anna Pastor: James F Mason and spouse Roxanne Mozambique Church: Quequere Pastor: Armando Hilario Machengu…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Net News: BSA Chartering Agreements, NextGen Meet and Greet, Disaster Response Opportunity

Missouri Net News BSA Chartering Development The Boy Scouts of America and the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration have released a new joint statement regarding chartering agreements. The Office of Finance and Administrative Ministries of the Mis…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Oct 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Focus Church: Salem Pastor:  Barry Baugh and spouse Tina   Scripture - Psalm 22:1-8  For the music leader. According to the “Doe of Dawn.” A psalm of David. 22 My God! My God,     why have you left me all alone?     Why are…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, October 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, October 4, 2021 Focus Church: Richland/Dixon Pastor: Mitchel W Henson and spouse Amber Prayers are requested for Rev. Josh Ritzheimer and family in your thoughts and prayers. Josh's father, Robert Ritzheimer, passed away yesterday, Sunday…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM

Net News: Advent Resources, Job

Missouri Net News Discover the Liberating Christ Are we willing to rethink Advent and reach out to the Jesus of the refugees, the poor, and the marginalized, so that we may finally walk in the Light of Christ? Are we ready to examine this story of our faith in new ways and…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 1-3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 1, 2021 Focus Church: Pitts Chapel/Campus Minister Pastor: Tracey Wolff   Scripture – Mark 10:13-16 Jesus blesses children 13 People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them. 14 Wh…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Net News: Resilient Leadership Workshop, Pastor Appreciation Month

Missouri Net News Virtual Workshop with Tod Bolsinger Today’s leaders need resilience and wisdom to navigate both the challenges of a changing world and the resistance and sabotage faced inside the church. In this two-part workshop, Tod Bolsinger will help shape you into t…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Sept 30, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 Focus Church: Phillipsburg Pastor: Loyd Hefner and spouse Katharine Please keep Rev. Terry Cook (Grace-Higginsville/Lexington UMC’s) and their family in your prayers.  Their daughter, Amber Brice has been admitted to the ho…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Net News: Diverse People of God, World Communion Sunday

Missouri Net News Diverse People of God Throughout October, the United Methodist Communications’ People of God campaign is celebrating the diversity of our connection. We join in a common mission, yet still honor our unique identities. Share this message, and an invitation…

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