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Where the Money Goes
Clergy Support Fund The Clergy Support Fund is a Missouri specific apportioned fund. It covers three main things: moving expenses for pastors, clergy pensions, and equitable compensation. The first two are pretty easy to understand, but the “equitable compensation” needs some explanation. This portion goes into a pot for churches in financial straits. Congregations may…
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August Calendar
Happy Birthday! 3rd-Margie Urban 6th-Anita Robinson 7th-Aaron Watkins & Gloria Tague 9th-Morgan Fauth 10th-Maxine Jinkerson 14th-William West 18th-Tracy George 19th-Elaine Bryant 21st-Ann Costello 25th-Bill Weber 27th-Brody Ravens & Joe Wilson 29th-Carson Hickman 31st-Darlene Payne Happy Anniversary! 9th-David & Barbara Duncan 24th-Lyle & Elaine Bryant For information about other events and meetings at the church, check…
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Night to Shine Planning
We’ll begin planning for the 2020 Night to Shine soon. This fabulous event is a night of formal attire and prom-like ambiance for individuals with special needs. We’ll need a ton of volunteers, logistical support, supplies, fundraisers, and cheerleaders. If you’d like to help and haven’t been involved in the past, please speak with Pastor…
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Volunteers Needed
Terry Neckermann, Nurture Committee Chairman is asking for volunteers for the upcoming months of August and September. Please check if you are available to help out. The sign-up sheets are posted in the hallway. Thank you to all who have filled in earlier this summer; you are terrific.
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United Methodist Family Day
at Busch Stadium | August 24, 2019 Tickets are $25 (regularly $46) each. Ticket requests and payment are due August 1st, and tickets will be handled on a first come basis since there are limited numbers. Game time is 6:15 pm and the Cardinals will be playing the Colorado Rockies. If you would like to…
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Mission Minute
Festival of Sharing asked churches to send large pieces of solid-colored fleece to Annual Conference this year. We sent 17 pieces of the soft fabric down to Springfield, and we weren’t the only ones! The August newsletter will highlight The World Service Fund. It is our largest apportioned giving fund at $2,395, and it has…