Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Focus Church: Bethel Pastor:  John M Alberts and spouse Cheryl   Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 For the music leader. Of David. A song. 139 Lord, you have examined me.     You know me. 2 You know when I sit down and w…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Net News: MLK Day, ERT Training, MOAC Awards

Missouri Net News Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the UMC The pandemic is causing activities around Martin Luther King Jr. Day to take a different shape this year, but many United Methodists are working to make sure Monday’s holiday is not just a day off. Manchester United …

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Focus Church: Barker Pastor:  Deirdra L Wiley and spouse Gordon   Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 For the music leader. Of David. A song. 139 Lord, you have examined me.     You know me. 2 You know when I sit down and wh…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Net News: NPNP Grants, YouthWorks Discount

Missouri Net News New Places for New People Spring Grant Applications Open Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? The Center for Congregational Excellence is here to help them get started. Learn more about available grants here: www.moumethodist.org/newpla…

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Missouri NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Stay Connected With NextGen Ministries

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries As 2021 begins, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities Next Generation Greetings, Happy New Year! As 2021 begins, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities Next…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 11, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 11, 2021 Focus Church: Atlanta/Bethlehem (Macon) Pastor:  Susan McCarty and spouse Kerry   Scripture – 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Samuel’s call 3 Now the boy Samuel was serving the Lord under Eli. The Lord’s word was rare at that time, and vi…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Net News: BMCR Sponsored Summit, NPNP Grants, Hybrid Church

Missouri Net News A Summit for African American Laity and Clergy The St. Louis Caucus of Black Methodist for Church Renewal has identified that leadership among both laity and clergy is a key need in churches. The caucus took action to apply for a grant to come alongside t…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 8, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Seminary, Lewis Center Pastor:   Stephanie Remington   Scripture – Acts 19:1-7 Paul in Ephesus 19 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul took a route through the interior and came to Ephesus, where he found…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Net News: Statement on Insurrection, Online Mission Field, Scams

Missouri Net News Bishop’s Statement on Insurrection at Capitol This morning Missouri Bishop Robert Farr released a statement regarding yesterday’s events in Washington, DC, that interrupted the certification of the presidential election. Read his statement at https://www.…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, January 7, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, January 7, 2021 Focus Church: Wesley Seminary Pastor:  Robert Martin and spouse Carol   Scripture – Psalm 29:4-11 4 The Lord’s voice is strong;     the Lord’s voice is majestic. 5 The Lord’s voice breaks cedar trees—     yes, the Lord sh…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Net News: Safe Online Ministry, Benefits Access, Financial Peace University

Missouri Net News Safe Gatherings Online Ministry Module Available for Currently Approved Safe Gatherings Users Safe Gatherings updated its training course last fall to address the challenges and best practices when conducting online ministry.  The module was available to …

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Share Prayers for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Focus Church: Saint Paul School of Theology Pastor:   Jeanne Hoeft Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Donna Hoover (retired) who passed away on 12/30/2020.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Notes of condolenc…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Net News: PPP Loans, Lay Servant Ministry Classes, Year-Round Stewardship

Missouri Net News Second Round of PPP Loans Signed into Law The Missouri United Methodist Foundation is advising that your church leadership team needs to make a timely decision about whether to get in line for this second round of PPP loans. They are conducting a webinar …

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Focus Church: Life Coaching Pastor:   Lia McIntosh and spouse Kevin Please hold Rev. Don Covington, retired clergy in the Gateway Central District, and his wife, Cathy, in your prayers. Don is dealing with some ongoing hea…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Net News: Hybrid Church, Winter Preparedness

Missouri Net News New Webinar - The Hybrid Church: Merging Physical and Digital There was a time when the church focused solely on physical ministry. Then COVID-19 happened, and for months now, the church has put all its energy into digital, learning what it could as fast …

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, January 4, 2021

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, January 4, 2021 Focus Church: Genesis Residential Treat. Home Pastor:   Yolanda Villa    Please hold Rev. Will Purinton, (Salem, Ballwin) in your prayers. Will's wife, Kumok Lee Purinton, passed away on December 25. Notes of sympathy can b…

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Missouri Annual Conference · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Prayer Team Update - January 2021

Congregational Excellence Prayer Team January 2021   It was not pretty, but we survived! By any measure, 2020 was a tough year. A worldwide pandemic, an economic downturn, racial injustice, and a contentious election combined to make it a massive challenge on multiple leve…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, January 1, 2021 Focus Church: Kingswood Manor Pastor:  Kathleen Danforth   Scripture - Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 A season for everything 3 There’s a season for everything     and a time for every matter under the heavens: 2     a time for giving b…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Net News: Christmas Message, LEAD Conference

Missouri Net News Bishop Farr Christmas Message Earlier this week Missouri Bishop Bob Farr posted a video Christmas message. View his message at https://www.facebook.com/moumethodist/videos/188684842969417. Announcing the 2021 Online LEAD Conference LEAD 2021 will take pla…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Focus Church: Terrace Lake Pastor:  Dennis L Stone and spouse Cathy   Scripture - Galatians 4:4-7 4 But when the fulfillment of the time came, God sent his Son, born through a woman, and born under the Law. 5 This was …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Net News: Financial Peace University

Missouri Net News Financial Peace University (FPU) for Pastors Join clergy from across the country and other denominations in an FPU class just for pastors. This nine-week online class will provide an opportunity to learn how to handle money that applies Biblical wisdom an…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Focus Church: Taylor Chapel/Epworth Pastor:  Calvin L Pritchard and spouse Carol   Scripture - Isaiah 61:10;62:3 10 I surely rejoice in the Lord;     my heart is joyful because of my God,     because he has clothed me wi…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Net News: Virtual Choir, Finding Peace

Missouri Net News Worldwide Virtual Christmas Choir Videos You’ve seen the videos of choirs and studio singers coming together (digitally) to sing uplifting songs and hymns, creating works of art that in times like these are needed and inspiring. Discipleship Ministries of…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 21, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 21, 2020 Focus Church: Sugar Creek Pastor:  Bobbie Stone   Scripture - Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from heaven!     Praise God on the heights! 2 Praise God, all of you who are his messengers!     Praise God, all of …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Net News: Learn and Lead, 2020 Memorial, January Magazine, Ministry Internships

Missouri Net News New Episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast 2020: Remembering Notable United Methodists The Missouri Methodists January 2021 Ministry Internships Open  New Episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast Listen to the latest episode of the Learn and Lead Podcast with…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 18-20, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 18, 2020 Focus Church: St Luke's (Kansas City) Pastor:  Steve D Williams and spouse Rachel Mozambique Church: Pembe Pastor: Cosme Daniel Nhanombe Please hold Rev. Eddie Bone, pastor at First UMC in Park Hills, in your prayers as …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM

The Missouri Methodits January 2021

News from us The Missouri Methodists January 2021 In this issue of The Missouri Methodists you’ll read about Della Lamb adapting to change as it serves refugees, a rural church with a Christmas light display that shines bright for the community, the mobility cart center in…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Net News: Free Sermon, Caring Congregation Webinar

Missouri Net News Free Pre-Recorded Sermon or Worship Service for Use on December 27 Looking for a biblically-based sermon in order to take a Sunday off following Christmas? Rev. Dr. Bruce Baxter, Southeast District Superintendent, has made his sermon, Finishing Well (2 Ti…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 17, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 17, 2020 Focus Church: St John's (Kansas City) Pastor:  James E Hoffman and spouse Margaret Mozambique Church: Lihonzwane Pastor: Lidia Juliao Vilanculos Prayers are requested for the family of Rev. Treva Hall on her recent pass…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Net News: Stewardship, Mozambique

Missouri Net News Year-Round Stewardship for Churches Starting the week of January 11, A Year-Round Stewardship Cohort for churches is being offered by the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. Over the course of a year, churches will learn both theological and practical w…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 16, 2020 Focus Church: St James (Kansas City)  Pastor:  Emanuel Cleaver III and spouse Sharon Pastor: Elmer N Cunningham Jr Pastor: Jacqueline D McCall and spouse Randy Pastor: Danielle C Quinn Mozambique Church: Faquete Pastor: …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Net News: Free Training

Missouri Net News Last Chance for Free Training Stay in the know about the latest, most helpful resources from United Methodist Communications in 2021. If you haven't yet updated your church leadership role information with United Methodist Communications, please do so tod…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Focus Church: St Andrew (Kansas City) (HC) Pastor:  Jeffrey R Williams and spouse Sharon Please be in prayer for Rev. Lora Cunningham as she deals with current health concerns.  Words of comfort and caring may be sent to…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Net News: Ministry in Digital Spaces

Missouri Net News Leading Ideas Talks Podcast - Episode 69: "Practicing Ministry in Digital Spaces" Most churches moved so quickly into digital ministry in 2020 that they have not had a chance to think about lessons learned or what comes next. In this episode of the Leadin…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 14, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 14, 2020 Focus Church: Smithton/Lake Creek Pastor:  Jason P Veale and spouse Vonda Prayers are requested for Alan Letterman, pastor at Mansfield UMC, on the recent death of his father, Don Letterman.  Words of comfort may be sent …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Net News: Social Media Advent

Missouri Net News Bring Advent to Social Media Need some ideas for Advent social media posts? Explore a wide variety of free shareable graphics and download the images that will best speak to your online community. Post them on your church’s Instagram and Facebook pages al…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 11-13, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 11, 2020 Focus Church: Pleasant Hill Pastor:  James T Stanfield-Myers and spouse Paige Mozambique Church: Songo Pastor: Eduardo Michaque Nhanombe   Scripture - Psalm 126 A pilgrimage song. 126 When the Lord changed Zion’s circumst…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Net News: Photo Tips, Middle School Retreats

Missouri Net News Photo Tips from a Pro United Methodist News Service photographer Mike DuBose has advice regarding how to capture quality images of special memories during the holidays. Read his tips at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/diy-family-holiday-photo-tips.…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 10, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 10, 2020 Focus Church: Peculiar Pastor:  Wendy D Minshall and spouse Chris Prayers are requested for the family of Rev Paul Hunt (Ozark, retired) on his passing.  Words of condolence may be sent to Mary Ann Hunt, 3119 S. Marlan,…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Net News: Youth Service Trips, Leaving Facebook

Missouri Net News Discounts Available for 2021 Service Trips Through the Missouri Conference's partnership with YouthWorks, we are offering extra discounts for service trips in 2021. Until January 8, 2021, groups can receive a discount of $165 off per participant. Learn mo…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Focus Church: One Spirit Pastor:  Erika K Braun and spouse Andrew Please pray for Rev. Janet Hopkins (Millersville UMC) and her husband, Terry.  Janet has just returned home from the hospital and Terry is in the hospita…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Net News: NextGen Internships

Missouri Net News Applications Open for 2021 NextGen Internships Applications are now open for 2021 NextGen internships. College-age students will have the opportunity to make a difference and pursue their faith in a fun-filled summer. Learn more about these paid positions…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Net News: #GivingTuesday, Christmas Lights, OHOB

Missouri Net News #GivingTuesday Results The results are in: Thanks to your generosity, the Mozambique Initiative will be able to provide 13 hand-washing stations to communities around Mozambique! To learn more about the hand-washing stations project or donate, visit https…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Monday, December 7, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Monday, December 7, 2020 Focus Church: Northern Boulevard Pastor:  Barry W Freese   Scripture - John 1:6-8 8 Let me hear what the Lord God says,     because he speaks peace to his people and to his faithful ones.     Don’t let them return to fooli…

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NextGen Ministries · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 5:49 PM

NextGen Newsletter: December 2020

Missouri Conference Office of Next Generation Ministries Holiday Party, LEAP and 2021 Camps DECEMBER 2020 As Next Generation Ministries wraps up 2020 and look forward to 2021, I can’t help but be hopeful for the future. Our LEAP student conference in early 2020 was such a h…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Net News: 2020 Journal, Ministry Internships, OHOB

Missouri Net News 2020 Journal The 2020 Missouri Conference Journal is complete and is linked at the bottom of this email. Next week the Journal will be posted to the Missouri Conference website. It is currently in the initial stages of being published on paper and compact…

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 4-6, 2020, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Friday, December 4, 2020 Focus Church: Mt Zion (Deepwater) Pastor:  David A Hill    Scripture - Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort for God’s people 40 Comfort, comfort my people!     says your God. 2 Speak compassionately to Jerusalem,         and proclaim to…

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Net News: Church Historian Group, LEAP 2021, Vaccine

Missouri Net News Facebook Group for Church Historians The Missouri Conference Archives and History Commission is attempting to establish a community of church historians on Facebook. The group will engage church historians from every corner of the Conference, encouraging …

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Susan Brandes · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Shared Prayers for Thursday, December 3, 2020

Missouri Shared Prayers Thursday, December 3, 2020 Focus Church: Mt Tabor (Odessa) Pastor:  John P Churchhill and spouse Evelynn Mozambique Church: District Inh Central Pastor: Garca Martins P Chivale   Scripture - 2 Peter 3:8-15a 8 Don’t let it escape your notice, dear …

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Fred Koenig · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Net News: NextGen Christmas Party, Reaching New People, Digital Spaces

Missouri Net News NextGen Virtual Christmas Party Join Youth Specialist Maggie Lohmeyer for a virtual holiday gathering, December 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate our wins and share our hopes for ministry in 2021! Sign up at www.nextgenumc.org/virtual-nextgen-holiday-p…

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