Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:52 PM

September 29 District Digest

September 29, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape" 3rd Annual UMM Giving Day SE District Lay Servant Class: Christian Transformationa…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021 Focus Church: Paris Springs Pastor:  Greg Dowler and spouse Jo Ellen     Scripture – Psalm 26 Of David. 26 Establish justice for me, Lord,     because I have walked with integrity.     I’ve trusted the Lord without waverin…

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September 28, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Net News: FAQ on BSA, Day Camps 2022

Missouri Net News Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Chartering Churches Frequently Asked Questions The Missouri Conference Office of Finance and Administrative Ministries has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions after receiving some common questions related to chart…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 Focus Church:  Ozark Pastor: Jacob Schneider and spouse Keera Pastor: Mike Randle and spouse Heather Jo   Scripture – Job 2:1-10 Job’s Adversary refuses to give up 2 One day the divine beings came to present themselves befor…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - September 28, 2021

News from us Mozambique, lay servant, pastor appreciation and more September 28, 2021 Update on COVID-19 in Mozambique Mozambique continues to be hit by COVID-19 with a record increase in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Public hospitals in the three main cities of Moza…

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September 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - September 28, 2021

News from us Modern worship, college-age ministry, counseling and more September 28, 2021 Missouri Worship Leaders "Get Together" Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash This month in the Music Matters column, Manchester UMC Director of Modern Worship Kiersten Rose shares about …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Net News: Thinking Theologically, Job

Missouri Net News Hero’s Journey Discussion Series The Hero’s Journey is all around us: On the big screen, in stories past and present, and maybe even in our own personal narratives. In this four-part series, we’ll journey together with the hero from the ordinary world, in…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Sept 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, Sept 27, 2021 Focus Church: Onward/Elwood Pastor:  Richard Rogers and spouse Sylvia Please hold Rev. Roger Jespersen, retired, Gateway Central District, and his family in your prayers. Roger's son, Dane Jespersen, passed away last week in …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Net News: Year-End Giving, Bandwidth, Marketing, Job

Missouri Net News New: Year-End Giving Materials Available Now Having the Right Amount of Bandwidth How to do Marketing Without Doing Marketing Job Posting New: Year-End Giving Materials Available Now Share timely information and encouragement for year-end giving with your…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept 24-26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, Sept 24, 2021 Focus Church: Mt Pisgah (Springfield) Pastor:  Austin (Hawk) Coleman Please lift up Pastor Jackie McCall (St. James) for the loss of her aunt, Valerie Jones.  Notes of caring may be sent to Jackie at 516 NE Ridgeview Dr., Lee…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Net News: Copyright Resource, Coach Training

Missouri Net News Copyright Webinar Resource Have you ever thought twice before ripping a video from YouTube or saving photos from Google Images to show in worship on Sunday? You might be surprised to know that those actions violate copyright law and could cost you thousan…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Sept 23, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, Sept 23, 2021 Focus Church: Mt Gilead (Boliver) Pastor: Peggy Thomas and spouse Lee     Scripture – James 5:13-16 13 If any of you are suffering, they should pray. If any of you are happy, they should sing. 14 If any of you are sick, the…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Net News: BSA Chartering Agreements, Welcoming Refugees, Walk Justly

Missouri Net News Affirmation of Missouri Conference Statement on BSA Chartering Agreements with United Methodist Congregations The Missouri Annual Conference’s Office of Finance & Administrative Ministries, Director of Finance & Administrative Ministries, Rev. Nat…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 6:55 PM

September 22 District Digest

September 22, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms Festival of Sharing Food Box Challenge MUMF's Fall Ministry Grants - Due Oct. 1 BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape" 3r…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021 Focus Church: Mt Carmel/Broadway Pastor:   Jose "Angel" Garcia and spouse Kayla Mozambique Church: Zayala Pastor: Jose' Rosta Pascoal Martsimbe Please keep Rev. Jayne Markin and family in prayer. Jayne’s mother Janet, unde…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Net News: Costner-Fulton Grants

Missouri Net News Costner-Fulton Grant Deadline is October 1  The deadline is approaching for Costner-Fulton grant applications. Apply today for funding for your new, innovative, or one-time mission program and event. Past recipients have included a community garden projec…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021 Focus Church:  Morrisville/Aldrich Pastor: Patricia A Smith and spouse James Prayers are requested for Rev. Toni Dee (Rauch Spence Memorial) and David Dee (Hobbs Chapel).  David’s sister Sylvia Schneider, who resides in Mich…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - September 21, 2021

News from us Modern worship, Festival of Sharing, Copyright help and more September 21, 2021 Missouri Worship Leaders "Get Together" Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash This month in the Music Matters column, Manchester UMC Director of Modern Worship Kiersten Rose shares abo…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - September 21, 2021

News from us Mozambique, Intellectual Renewal, Copyright help and more September 21, 2021 Update on COVID-19 in Mozambique Mozambique continues to be hit by COVID-19 with a record increase in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Public hospitals in the three main cities of …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Net News: CROP Walk

Missouri Net News CROP Walk Join Church World Service for the 2021 National CROP Hunger Walk on World Food Day, October 16 and end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Walk on your treadmill, in your neighborhood, in a park with friends – you choose the location and th…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Sept 20, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, Sept 20, 2021 Focus Church: Marshfield Pastor: Kim Polchow Pastor: Wanda Heidemann and Ronnie Mozambique Church: Rafael Mapanzene de Sahane Pastor: Felix Uacitela     Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Shiela Boyles (Pop…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Net News: Foundation Grants, Distance Therapy, Leadership Forward, Jobs

Missouri Net News Missouri UM Foundation Ministry Grants Connect With a Licensed Therapist Via Text Message, Video Chat Leadership Forward Weekly Teaching Series Job Postings Missouri UM Foundation Ministry Grants Deadline – October 1 A Foundation Ministry Grant can help j…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept 17-19, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, Sept 17, 2021 Focus Church: Licking/Mt Hermon Pastor:  Robert McQueen and spouse Lori Mozambique Church: Mocimboa da Praia Pastor: Arnaldo Rossanhane   Scripture – Mark 9:33-35 33 They entered Capernaum. When they had come into a house, he…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Net News: October Magazine, Lay Servant Report

Missouri Net News The Missouri Methodists October 2021 In this month’s issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll get to know how United Methodists turn into NOMADS, learn about a pastor who is using technology to overcome the sudden onset of a disability, get tips on adaptiv…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Sept 16, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, Sept 16, 2021 Focus Church: King's Way (Springfield) Pastor: Karen Hayden and spouse David Pastor: Scott Bons and spouse Amanda Mozambique Church: Makhate Pastor: Ernesto Joao Mozambique Church: Malhazine Pastor: Raimundo Sabastiao Vilan…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 2:04 PM

The Missouri Methodists October 2021

News from us The Missouri Methodists October 2021 In this month’s issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll get to know how United Methodists turn into NOMADS, learn about a pastor who is using technology to overcome the sudden onset of a disability, get tips on adaptive cha…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Net News: By Faith, Emerge, Give Day, Fall Retreat

Missouri Net News Missouri Clergy Featured in By Faith Fall Soul Connections Retreat UMM Give Day Fall Retreat Canceled   Missouri Clergy Featured in By Faith The latest issue of By Faith Magazine highlights the stories of two Missouri Conference elders. Rev. Michelle McGe…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 6:40 PM

September 15 District Digest

September 15, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms Festival of Sharing Food Box Challenge MUMF's Fall Ministry Grants - Due Oct. 1 Thinking Theologically Discussion Courses BMCR's "Resurgence: Navi…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021 Focus Church: Kimberling City Pastor:  Tony Blevins and spouse Freda Mozambique Church: Mabote Pastor: Teixeira Da Gloria Bane Associate: Isaac Florida Ngale   Please hold Rev. Becky Stephens (Pastor, Hale UMC) in your pra…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Sept 13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, Sept 13 , 2021 Focus Church: Houston/Raymondville Pastor:  Roger Cary and spouse Lucinda   Scripture – Psalm 1 1 The truly happy person     doesn’t follow wicked advice,     doesn’t stand on the road of sinners,     and doesn’t sit with th…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Net News: Hero's Journey, How Far We've Come

Missouri Net News Hero’s Journey Discussion Series The Hero’s Journey is all around us: On the big screen, in stories past and present, and maybe even in our own personal narratives. In this four-part series, we’ll journey together with the hero from the ordinary world, in…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Sept 14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, Sept 14, 2021 Focus Church: Humansville/Dadeville Pastor: Hubert Parnell and spouse Maria Please pray for Susan Wilfong, spouse of Rev. Kent Wilfong. She is currently hospitalized with some health issues. Rev. Wilfong serves the Doniphan/…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - September 14, 2021

News from us Race and culture, soulconnections, missions and more September 14, 2021 Episcopal Task Force Update on Race and Culture During the Pre-Conference Briefing on May 27, Bishop Bob Farr and Rev. T. Cody Collier presented a Conference update on culture work as it re…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - September 14, 2021

News from us Bishop's column, soulconnections, grants and more September 14, 2021 What Outrageous Assignment Has God Given You? There is a children’s story entitled “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. The book cover depicts a babysitter …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Net News: Coach Trainings

Missouri Net News Become an Associate Certified Coach Interested in becoming a coach? In partnership with Rev. Val Hastings and Coaching4Clergy, the Missouri Conference is offering the three steps of training required to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the I…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 9:51 PM

Net News: Walk Justly, Job

Missouri Net News Walk Justly Missions Conference Now's the time to register for the Manchester UMC’s Walk Justly Conference. Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, this new, two-day conference is all about missions and is for those who are dedicated to…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept 10-12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, Sept 10, 2021 Focus Church: Grace (Springfield)/Pathways Pastor:  Rhonda Galbraith and spouse William   Scripture – James 3:1-12 Taming the tongue 3 My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we t…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Sept 9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, Sept 9, 2021 Focus Church: Forsyth Pastor: William P Miller, Lay Leader Mozambique Church: Xibo (Chibo) Pastor: Graca Jorge Please join in the celebration of the September 7 birth of Rev. Dr. Cathy and Chuck Myer’s new granddaughter, Sie…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Reminder: Walk Justly Conference

Reminder: Walk Justly Conference Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference Oct. 22-24 dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM

Net News: New Places Grants

Missouri Net News New Places Grant Applications Due September 15 Time is running out to apply for a New Places Grant. Applications are due next week. The first step is to fill out a worksheet and submit it to your District Superintendent. For more information and to get st…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM

September 8 District Digest

September 8, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms New Places For New People Grants - Application Deadline Sept. 15 Thinking Theologically Discussion Courses BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Chang…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021 Focus Church: Fordland Pastor: Joseph D Miller and spouse Tina Please be in prayer for Rev. Jim Hoffman (St. John's, Kansas City) and his family.  Jim’s mother, Becky, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th. The funeral is t…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 2:15 PM

UPDATED: 2021 Consultation Forms

2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 Please note that the deadline is Nov. 15. The earlier email mistakenly said Nov. 22 The 2021 Consultation Forms are now available for download on the Forms page of the district website. 2021 Pastor Consultation Form (for Lead/S…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 2:13 PM

2021 Consultation Forms

2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 22 The 2021 Consultation Forms are now available for download on the Forms page of the district website. 2021 Pastor Consultation Form (for Lead/Senior Pastors) 2021 Appointed Associate Pastor Consultation Form (Completed by Seni…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - September 8, 2021

News from us Gratitude, Walk Justly, Emotional Health and More September 8, 2021 Practicing Gratitude and Finding Joy As the saying goes, "Have an attitude of gratitude." But gratitude is more than a temporary feeling: It's a practice we can cultivate, just as we p…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - September 8, 2021

News from us Race and Culture Update, Walk Justly, Emotional Health and more September 8, 2021 Episcopal Task Force Update on Race and Culture During the Pre-Conference Briefing on May 27, Bishop Bob Farr and Rev. T. Cody Collier presented a Conference update on culture wor…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Net News: Diverse Democracy, Mission Grants

Missouri Net News Diverse Democracy Saint Paul School of Theology will host a free, online lecture featuring Dr. Eboo Patel on September 21 at 6 p.m. He will be speaking on “We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.” They hope you will join the event and invite …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021 Focus Church:  First (West Plains) Pastor: Andy Lambel and spouse Jeanne Pastor: Scotty Wall and spouse Laurie     Scripture – Proverbs 1:20-33 Listen to “Woman Wisdom” 20 Wisdom shouts in the street;     in the public square…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 4:26 PM

Message From Linda: An Extra Measure of Care and Support

Message From Linda: An Extra Measure of Care and Support Dear Gateway Regional District Churches, The Mission Council invites you to extend an extra measure of care and support to your area hospitals. Many are overwhelmed with Covid patients. At some hospitals there are…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Sept 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, Sept 6 , 2021 Focus Church: First (Rolla) Pastor:  William A LaMora and spouse Carol Pastor: Amy Cornelius and spouse Jim   Scripture – Proverbs 1:20-33 Listen to “Woman Wisdom” 20 Wisdom shouts in the street;     in the public square she …

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