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From your Lay Leader
In my report after my return from Annual Conference, I talked about changes to the Book of Discipline that were being discussed within our denomination. This process has been named “A Way Forward”. Last week Pastor David, Marietta Martin, and I attended a presentation by Bishop Farr. The big thing that has happened is there…
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Thank You
Dear Friends, Thank you for your efforts and decision to send your 100% connectional giving to the District during 2018. Your purposeful giving at the start of a new year reveals your congregation’s abiding faith, health, and generosity, and allows us to begin a new year with the assurance that we can sustain current and…
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Marks of a Methodist
Our Charge Conference is again being paired with a learning event this year. The event allows for growth and is being led by Bishop Bob Farr. He will be presenting 5 Marks of a Methodist – A Wesleyan Way of Discipleship. A Methodist Loves God – Matthew 22:36-38 A Methodist Rejoices in God – Nehemiah…
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Marks of a Methodist
The region has again decided to incorporate the Charge Conference into a learning event. This year, it will be held on October 28 at 2:30 PM at Centenary UMC in Bonne Terre. Bishop Farr’s “Marks of a Methodist” will be Gateway Regional’s fall learning event. More details and sign-ups to come.
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Noisy Offerings
If you missed worship on April 22nd, your hearing is probably all the better for it. The noisy offering that was collected totaled almost $90…but we can do better than that! And you’ll have your chance too. Noisy offerings will also be collected on May 13th and June 3rd. These offerings will be combined, split…
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August Issue Available
Sure, it’s early, but why wait? In the August issue of The Missouri Methodists, you’ll find a guide to who does what on Missouri Conference staff and a list of phone numbers to call when you have questions or need some help. There is also a report from the episcopal team who just returned from…