Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Net News: Annual Enrollment, Global Mission Fellows, Job

Missouri Net News HealthFlex Annual Enrollment Ends Today HealthFlex 2022 Annual Enrollment continues through tonight at midnight. If you receive coverage through HealthFlex, it's important that you review your plan selections, even if you want to keep your current coverag…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Nov 18, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, November 18, 2021 Focus Church: Marble Hill Pastor: Timothy W Zych and spouse Karen   Scripture – John 18:33-34 Pilate questions Jesus 33 Pilate went back into the palace. He summoned Jesus and asked, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 J…

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  Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Fall 2021 Retiree Newsletter

News from us The Church Triumphant and Stories From Around the Conference FALL 2021 RETIREE NEWSLETTER Keep scrolling to read about what Missouri Conference retirees have been up to this summer and fall! May these stories provide a bright spot in your day and invite you to …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Net News: Camp Counselors

Missouri Net News Summer 2022 Camp Counselors We’re hiring! NextGen Ministries is looking for young adults, ages 18+, to lead its 2022 traveling summer camping program. Camp counselors work within NextGen Ministries Day Camps to help produce a God-inspired, fun-filled, lif…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM

November 17 District Digest

November 17, 2021 District Website → Charge Conference Schedule and Forms - Deadline Dec. 1 Full Time Clergy: Annual HealthFlex Enrollment Information Giving Tuesday Focus: Mozambique Initiative Changing Church For a Changing World 2021 Conference & Distr…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Focus Church: Maple (Cape Girardeau) Pastor:     Jeffery L Estes and spouse Sandra Mozambique Church: Rodrigues Atanasio Pastor: Jacob Guambe (Nhavari) Prayers are requested for Rev. Bendi Burgin and her family on the …

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - November 17, 2021

News from us Cross-cultural appointments, community impact and neigboring November 17, 2021 Seoul Train Three pastors serving churches in rural areas of Missouri came here from South Korea, via New Jersey. Small town life in the Midwest is a different lifestyle than they’…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - November 17, 2021

News from us Cross-cultural appointments, Community Impact and Christmas November 17, 2021 Seoul Train Three pastors serving churches in rural areas of Missouri came here from South Korea, via New Jersey. Small town life in the Midwest is a different lifestyle than they’v…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Reminder: Charge Conference Schedule and Forms

Reminder: 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…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Net News: Collaborating for Impact, Holy Land Cruise

Missouri Net News Registration Closing Soon for Collaborating for Community Impact with Rev. Lia McIntosh The Black Church is a force for good, especially when it is empowered together. But how can ministry leaders work collaboratively in this unique moment in history? Rev…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Focus Church: Malden/Holcomb Pastor: Thomas E Zych and spouse Linda Prayers are requested for Rev. Karen Nothdurft (Advance UMC) and Paul who will be having an upcoming surgery.  Words of encouragement and caring can be …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Net News: Evangelism

Missouri Net News Doing Evangelism with Integrity Is your congregation squeamish when it comes to evangelism? Lewis Center Director F. Douglas Powe Jr. interviews Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison, author of the new book Models of Evangelism, on how congregations can more authent…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Nov 15, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, November 15, 2021 Focus Church: Lake Wappapello (Wappapello) Pastor:   Philip C Hamilton and spouse Pam   Scripture – 2 Samuel 23:1-7 David’s last words 23 These are David’s last words: This is the declaration of Jesse’s son David,     the…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Net News: Quilt Auction Ends Tomorrow

Missouri Net News Closing Soon: Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction The 2021 Quilt Auction closes tomorrow at 10 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick out birthday, Christmas, wedding or new baby gifts while helping a good cause. Check out photos and details of the items …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 12-14, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, November 12, 2021 Focus Church: Grace (Poplar Bluff)    Pastor:  Shiela J Boyles and spouse Larry Please keep Rev. Mark Kailbourn (First UMC in Kennett) and family in your prayers as he recently entered the hospital, St. Bernards, Jonesbor…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Net News: Collaborating for Community, Holy Land Cruise, Visioning

Missouri Net News Registration Closing Soon for Collaborating for Community Impact with Rev. Lia McIntosh The Black Church is a force for good, especially when it is empowered together. But how can ministry leaders work collaboratively in this unique moment in history? Rev…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Nov 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, November 11, 2021 Focus Church:  Grace (Greenville)   Pastor:  Cathey Hinklin and spouse John   Scripture – 1 Samuel 1:4-20 4 Whenever he sacrificed, Elkanah would give parts of the sacrifice to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Net News: Sewing in Mozambique, Resettlement Reimbursement, International Vaccination

Missouri Net News Support Sewing and Design Centers in Mozambique Giving Tuesday is coming up, and this year the Mozambique Initiative is supporting sewing and design centers that teach teenage girls vocational skills. Learning to sew helps women support their families and…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 7:40 PM

NextGen Newsletter: Resources, Jobs and More

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries The November edition of the NextGen Ministries Newsletter Resources From Across the Connection The general agencies of the United Methodist Church provide dozens of FREE resources for local churches. Here are a …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 7:36 PM

November 10 District Digest

November 10, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms Due Monday! Charge Conference Schedule and Forms - Deadline Dec. 1 Full Time Clergy: Annual HealthFlex Enrollment Information Collaborating for Community Impact with Rev. Lia McIntosh - Nov. 18 2021…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Focus Church: Grace (Cape Girardeau) Pastor:  Eric A Schmidt and spouse Helen  Mozambique Church: Jeruzalem Pastor: Isaura Manuel   Scripture – Hebrews 10:11-14 11 Every priest stands every day serving and offering the…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Net News: Pre-Retirement Workshop

Missouri Net News Wespath Pre-Retirement Workshop December 9, 1- 4 p.m. Presented by Wespath Benefits and Investments in conjunction with the Missouri United Methodist Foundation/C2FM and the Missouri Conference, this workshop is open to all Missouri Clergy but especially …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Focus Church: Fredericktown  Pastor:  Bryan W Schaefer and spouse Noelie Please keep Anita Sharp, spouse of Rev. Harry Sharp, retired Southeast, in your prayers as she has serious health issues.   Words of encouragement ca…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - November 9, 2021

News from us Race and Culture, Quilt Auction, LSM Class and More November 9, 2021 Mission Council Moves Culture Work Forward At the Missouri Conference Mission Council meeting on September 21, council members heard the full report of the Episcopal Task Force on Race and Cul…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - November 9, 2021

News from us Alpha, Quilts, Advent and More November 9, 2021 Alpha Bet Josh Schaller wasn’t exactly hyped about the prospect of running an Alpha class. He wasn’t familiar with Alpha, other than hearing about it from retirement-age people who talked about how great it was …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Net News: Quilt Auction, Youth Specialist

Missouri Net News Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction Now Open The 2021 Quilt Auction is now open! The auction runs until 10 a.m. on November 13 and benefits the Church World Service blanket program, which assists those rebuilding after a disaster. This is a great opportunit…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, November 8, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, November 8, 2021 Focus Church: First (Sikeston) Pastor:  Michael M Wondel and spouse Jill Pastor: Jennifer W Moxley and spouse Ryan Mozambique Church:  Mucocane Pastor: Helena Muando   Scripture – Hebrews 10:19-25 Second summary of the mes…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Net News: Sexual Ethics

Missouri Net News Sexual Ethics Resources The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women has partnered with United Methodist Communications to bring the UM Sexual Ethics site over to ResourceUMC. This collaboration has allowed the website to be more user-friendly. …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov 5-7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, November 5, 2021 Focus Church: First (New Madrid)/First Portageville Pastor: Terry G Lippstreu and spouse Marsha   Scripture – Psalm 127 A pilgrimage song. Of Solomon. 127 Unless it is the Lord who builds the house,     the builders’ work …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 6:43 PM

Net News: Community Impact Collaboration

Missouri Net News Collaborating for Community Impact With Rev. Lia McIntosh The Black Church is a force for good, especially when it is empowered together. But how can ministry leaders work collaboratively in this unique moment in history? Rev. Lia McIntosh, author of Bla…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, November 4, 2021 Focus Church: First (Kennett) Pastor: Mark A Kailbourn Sr and spouse Dorothea Moambique Church: Uache Benedito Manuel  Pastor: Elias Makhule Please pray for the Moore family on the recent passing of their father Rev. Cha…

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 7:26 PM

November 3 District Digest

November 3, 2021 District Website → 2021 Consultation Forms - Deadline Nov. 15 Charge Conference Schedule and Forms - Deadline Dec. 1 Full Time Clergy: Annual HealthFlex Enrollment Information NextGen College Age Ministry Meet & Greet - Nov. 11 Collaborat…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Net News: Annual Enrollment

Missouri Net News HealthFlex Annual Enrollment HealthFlex 2022 Annual Enrollment begins today and continues through November 18. If you receive coverage through HealthFlex, it's important that you review your plan selections, even if you want to keep your current coverage.…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Focus Church:  First (Hornersville)/Faith/First (Senath) Pastor:    Jim M Pemberton and spouse Barbie Prayers are requested for Patricia Rice on the recent death of her husband, retired pastor Rev. Wilfred E. Rice, Jr. …

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  Becky Hoener · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Reminder: 2021 Consultation Forms

Reminder: 2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15 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 (Complet…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Net News: Recognizing Assets

Missouri Net News Thriving With Assets Missouri Conference Community Engagement Specialist Sidney Everhart explores how taking a broader view of how assets are defined can help a church embrace its strengths and thrive in the recent edition of Ministry Matters. Read it at …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Focus Church:  First (Hayti)/Deering Pastor:  Franklin A Husted and spouse Lynda Please pray for the family of Rev. Virgil Bunch.  Virgil passed away October 31.  Rev. Bunch was a retired pastor in the Southeast District.…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - November 2, 2021

News from us Resilience, New Virtual Event, Laity Learning and More November 2, 2021 Protective Factors to Increase Resilience   In her career as a social worker, Conference Lay Leader Amy Thompson focuses on protective factors — attachment, initiative and self-regulation …

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Clergy Newsletter - November 2, 2021

News from us Race and Culture, New Virtual Event, Advent Resources and More November 2, 2021 Mission Council Moves Culture Work Forward At the Missouri Conference Mission Council meeting on September 21, council members heard the full report of the Episcopal Task Force on …

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Net News: Pre-retirement Webinar, Quilt Auction

Missouri Net News Pre-Retirement Webinar for Clergy 55 and Older An upcoming pre-retirement webinar presented by Wespath Benefits Education. Two identical sessions will be offered Tuesday, November 16, 2 – 3 p.m. and Thursday, November 18, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. This pre-reti…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, Nov 1, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, November 1, 2021 Focus Church:  First (Dexter) Pastor:   Larry G Lawman and spouse Doreen Please hold Rev. Steve Majdecki, New Hope UMC, Arnold, in your prayers. His wife, Jo Ann Majdecki, passed away last week. Notes of sympathy can be se…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Net News: Gender Disparities in Income

Missouri Net News GCSRW Presents I AM Her Lunch and Learn- Part II of "2020 Geographic Trends of Gender Disparities in Compensation for UMC The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women is taking last year’s I AM Her Women’s Leadership Summit and bringing you I AM…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct 29-31, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, October 29, 2021 Focus Church: Ellington Pastor:  Stanley D Hargis, Lay Minister, and spouse Tammy   Scripture – Psalm 146:1-2   Praise the Lord!     Let my whole being[a] praise the Lord! 2 I will praise the Lord with all my life;     I w…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Net News: Improving Online Worship, Managing Virtual Congregations, College-Age Ministry

Missouri Net News Eight Keys to Improving Livestream Worship Bob Whitesel has watched many online Sunday services to identify recurring weaknesses and help churches improve their livestreaming. He offers eight practical suggestions for engaging online worshipers more effec…

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, Oct 28, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, October 28, 2021 Focus Church: Eastwood Memorial (Caruthersville) Pastor: Jerry L Mattson Mozambique Church:  Jamisse Nhanbiho (Chamane) Pastor:  Orlanda dos Santos Guiamba   Scripture – Ruth 1:1-6 The family in Moab 1 During the days w…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Net News: College-Age Ministry Grants, Camp Counselors

Missouri Net News College-Age Ministry Grants Available The Office of Next Generation Ministries is excited to announce the availability of college-age ministry grants. We invite local churches already engaged in college-age ministry of any type to apply for grant funding …

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  Susan Brandes · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Focus Church: Doniphan/Neelyville Pastor:  Kent E Wilfong and spouse Susan  Please keep Rev. Mary Biesemeyer (retired pastor) and her family in your prayers.  Mary’s brother, James (Jim) Lee Rumbo, passed away yesterday…

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  Fred Koenig · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 7:44 PM

Net News: Race and Culture Survey, Benefits Webinar, Job Posting

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 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Focus Church: Charleston Pastor:  Rob Webster Mozambique Church: Almeida Penicela Pastor: Orlanda dos Santos Guiamba Prayers are requested for Jane Rooney and her family on the recent passing of her husband, retired Rev.…

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  Lauren Miers · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Missouri Laity Newsletter - October 26, 2021

News from us College-age ministry, 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 Joiner, Chuc…

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