Heartland North District
Sunday, May 20, 2012
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May 16, 2012Medical Supplies Needed for Mozambique
A 40' shipping container full of medical supplies will depart from Platte Woods UMC for Chicque Rural Hospital in Mozambique in June. If your congregation would like to collect items or has medical equipment that you would like to send to CRH, please deliver to PWUMC at 7310 NW Prairie View Dr, Platte Woods, or bring to Annual Conference and drop off at the Mozambique Initiative booth.
General items to collect:
Bendryl Allergy Medicine
Children's Liquid Tylenol or Ibuprofen
Neosporin Antibiotic Cream
Surgical gloves
Latex or latex-free procedure gloves
Disposable diapers (children & adult)
White sheets
Detergent such as Tide and bleach
For more information, contact Chris Sams at 816-806-7758 or csams@arkbild.com. Thank you!
Other Events Reminders (see information posted in previous dates below)
May 20: Deadline for Festival of Sharing materials pre-order
May 21-22: Right Start seminar for relocating full-time clergy
May 29: CPE session in KC area
June 8-11: Annual Conference in Springfield (Note: 2nd weekend in June)
June 22-24: Explore Leadership Camp for Youth, Fayette
June 26: Clergy Move-Out Day for new appointments
June 27: Clergy Move-In Day for new appointments
July 18-21: South Central Jurisdictional Conference, Oklahoma City
July 20-22: School of Lay Ministry (see Special Events)
Aug 2-4: Candidacy Summit Retreat (for new ministry candidates)
Aug 16-19: 2012 School of Congregational Development
Aug 24-26: State PAUMCS Conference at Woods Chapel
Aug 28-Sept 1: New Quadriennial Boundaries Training (more info later)
Sept 8 & 9: SERVE 2012 (more info later)
Sept 11-12: The Converge at Woods Chapel (more info later)
Oct 20: Festival of Sharing (more info later)
Nov 2-3: Women of Faith, Sprint Center, Kansas City (more info later) Nov 16-28: MO Exploration (more info later)
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May 7, 2012Golf Tourney to benefit new church - Sun, June 3, 2 pm
For Northland UMC at Shiloh Springs Golf Course
See letter and brochure for more info & registration
For best pricing, register before May 13
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April 26, 2012Congratulations to Rev. Randy DeMasters!
Rev. DeMasters, who serves at Hale UMC and is also a licensed professional counselor, recently received recognition from his peers by being awarded the ACAM Distinguished Service Award for 2012. (American Association of Counselors - Missouri branch)
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April 18, 20124Cs & More Thrift Store-Opens May 3 in Plattsburg, 210 Main St
Broadway UMC mission to offer Clinton County residents a resource for affordable, gently-used clothing & household goods. Volunteers are needed on a monthly, weekly, hourly, or drop-in basis.
Donations accepted Mon/Tues/Wed-10 am to noon & Sat-10 to 1pm
To volunteer or for questions contact:
Brenda at 816-872-6282 or bmccush@gmail.com
Shelly at 816-739-6931 or shellmitch@centurytel.net
Store Hours: Thrs - 9 am to 4 pm & Sat - 9 am to noon
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April 11, 2012Church Need - Hymnals
Turney UMC is in need of 10 or 20 more current Methodist hymnals.
If your church can spare a few copies, please email Rev. Gene Cole at revgcole@hotmail.com. Thank you!
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April 9, 20122012 School of Congregation Development - Aug 16-19
From Rev. Michele Sue Shumake-Keller: " The Conference Values Team is partnering with the General Board of Global Ministries to enlarge the pool of scholarships available to racial ethnic clergy and laity for the 2012 School of Congregational Development. Hence we will also offer a designated amount of $300 grants to attendees from the St. Louis Metropolitan area and $500 to persons coming from other areas of the state. Our goal is to encourage congregational teams of the pastor and one or two other persons to attend. "
The deadline for applications is Wed, April 25, 2012.
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March 22, 2012Preorder Festival of Sharing Materials by May 20
Place your order on the conference website by clicking on the Annual Conference banner, then scroll down to Festival of Sharing materials. Then visit the Office of Creative Ministries booth at Annual Conference to pick up materials (booklets, bulletin inserts and new offering envelopes available).
For questions or additional information. contact Terri Williams atfestival@socket.net or 573-474-3332.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - Summer Session, May 29
Chaplain Harold Dinsmore from Continua Hospice, along with CPE Supervisor Dr. Ed Outlaw, is offering a program in the KC area. You can remain in your ministray setting and take CPE to earn 1-4 units to become a Board Certified Chaplain. Send inquires to cpechaplain!gmail.com. See flyer for more information.
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March 19, 2012Summer Internship: May 26-July 28
Project Transformation offers young adults a hands-on opportunity to build lasting relationships with underserved children and youth, live in intentional community, experience cultural and socio-economic diveristy, and explore various careers in service or ministry. Interns work together in teams to lead an 8-week summer day camp in Nashville. $1,500 stipend, room, and board provided. For more information and to download application, go towww.pttennessee.org.
Missouri Ballot Initiatives
The Festival of Sharing coordinating committee encourages everyone to be familiar with the initiatives to increase the minimum wage and to make changes to paydayloan regulations. Information can be found at:
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March 7, 2012Clip Art Available
25-yrs worth of hard copy NewsletterNewsletter clip art and content.
Come & get it at Odessa First UMC, corner of 1st & Dryden
Call Maggie at 816-230-4926
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March 3, 20121st Explore Leadership Camp for UMC Youth - June 22-24
Targeted at youth who will complete grades 9-12 during the current school year, the camp wil be a mix of team-building, worship, in-depth instruction, and fun. Campers will stay in the residence halls on the Central Methodist University campus in Fayette. Cost is $100.
Registration deadline is June 1. For more information or registration, contact Beverly Boehmer at 573-291-9122 orbevboehmer@aol.com.
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February 27, 2012Church Need - First Odessa UMC needs some 4-drawer file cabinets. Please call 816-230-4926 if you can help. Thank you!
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February 15, 2012Child Care Workers Needed at Della Lamb
Reliable volunteers (men or women) needed to care for 10 preschool children of the Adult English Language learners -
Mon-Thrs (8 am to noon) and Tues, Wed, Thrs (6 to 8 pm) at
3100 E 12th St.. To volunteer for a day, a week, or any time slot,
please contact Nancy Kincaid, Director of Volunteers, at
General Board of Disciples Resources at www.gbod.org
"50 Days of Prayer: Before & After General Conference 2012"
Free download or subscribe to have delivered to your email daily
Start praying on March 16
"Dreaming of Vital Congregations" - a free 5-part film series
"Reaching Toward Easter" - 49 daily devotions that include in-depth Bible study, personal stories, and prayers
"Weavings" - quarterly journal and free monthly newsletter
Go to www.weavings.org
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February 7, 2012Pianos Available -
2 Wurlitzer spinet pianos need new church homes
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January 30, 2012Mozambique Flooding - To help with relief and recovery, send check payable to Missouri Conference, marked "8800 Mozambique Disaster Relief", and mail to the treasurer's office at 3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO 65202.
To learn more or make an on-line donation (add "Disaster Relief" on the final screen), go to: www.moumethodist.org/mi
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January 19, 2012Postage Rate Increase - According to stamps.com, first class postage increases to 45 cents, postcard rate increases to 32 cents, and large flat envelopes increase to 90 cents as of January 22 (Sunday). Extra ounces remain at 20 cents. Of course, "forever" stamps can still be used if you have those on hand.
New Website for Asbury Theological Seminary - "Seedbed" is a digital publishing platform that serves the community by providing Wesleyan-oriented Bible studies, books, articles, sermons, and videos. www.asburyseedbed.com
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January 12, 2012Church Need - Our new church start, Northland UMC, needs about 75 new UM hymnals and 75 copies of The Faith We Sing. If your church has extras or would be willing to donate for the purchase of these, please contact Rev. Curtis Huffman at 816-308-0221 or churchplanter@plattewoods.org. Thank you!
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January 11, 2012IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2012:
55.5 cents/mile for business miles driven
23 cents/mile for miles driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents/mile for miles drive in service of a charitable organization
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November 30, 2011Opening Dec 1: Impact Northland Thrift Store
4609 NW Gateway Drive in Riverside, just north of Corner Cafe
Mon-Sat, 9 am to 6 pm - Shoppers, donations, and volunteers needed. Contact Josh Reed, manager, at 816-606-0020 or impactnorthlandthrift@gmail.com Josh is also available to talk with church groups about how this new ministry can impact community.
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November 15, 2011 - Still needed as of Jan, 2012Church Need - Odessa First UMC is in need of used folding tables and chairs in a reasonable state of repair. Got some to donate?Contact the church atodessa1umc@embarqmail.com or
816-230-4926. Thank you!
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November 7, 2011Communications - Reminders
Pastors and lay leaders can receive a free subscription to The Interpretermagazine by going to www.umcom.org/subscriptions.
All clergy should be receiving The Missouri Conference Review either by email or postal mail. If you have recently changed your address but have not notified the district, your subscription may have been returned to the post office.
Conference Office Resources – www.moumethodist.org
“Stay Connected” – available under the Publication Resources menu – Subscribe (free) to any or all of these: NetNews (daily Conference newsletter); Shared Prayers (prayer requests for clergy); Bishop’s Blog; Mission Cast (weekly 2 to 3 minute videos featuring stories from local congregations); Mission, Service & Justice Ministries news; and Youth News.
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Other 2011 Announcements Still Valid |
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From General Board Of Discipleship:
What Every Child Should Experience: A Guide for Leaders and Teachers in UM Congregations is a new resource in the area of faith formation that is available as a free downloadable PDF. It contains a comprehensive guide to scripture significant for children as they develop cognitvely and theologically. It also contains a chart of what children need and understand developmentally around the beliefs and concepts of God, worship, the Bible, home and family, everyday life, community, and Wesleyan heritage. Go to:
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Credit Union Relocating Again - Effective August 17, the Missouri Branch of the United Methodist Federal Credit Union will be located at 1512 Van Brunt Blvd, Suite 12, Kansas City, MO 64127. The new phone number is 816-245-4883 and new fax number is 816-245-4892. Sharon Burns remains as branch office manager and can still be reached at sharon@umfcu.org.
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Della Lamb Community Services Volunteers Needed - looking for office helpers to help deal with the overflow of corporate paper and files. If you could give 2 or 3 hours of volunteer time at the AIR CONDITIONED office at 500 Woodland Ave, the staff at Della Lamb would be so grateful. Please contact Nancy K. Kincaid, Director of Volunteers, Della Lamb Community Services, 816 231-3665 or
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Disaster & Recovery Information: The Office of Creative Ministries website as well as the Conference website are good resources for updated information.
http://www.moumethodist.org/blogs/detail/48 (2 video messages from our Bishop)
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GBOD Sabbatical Grants – Open to clergy, church staff members, denominational staff, and others regularly employed in recognized positions of ordained or lay pastoral leadership – sponsored by the Lilly Endowment, Inc’s Louisville Institute. For more info or application, go to
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Ludhiana Mission Ambassador Available as Guest Speaker – Steve Hall, the chair of missions at Red Bridge UMC and a member of many VIM international teams, recently spent five days in Ludhiana learning about the amazing medical ministry there. He is available and eager to speak about his experience during Sunday worship or with any church group or fellowship gathering. He can share stories, personal testimonies, 3-minute video clips, brochures, and more. Invite Steve to present at your church by calling him at 816-582-1426 orstevehall@everestkc.net. – See Special Events section also
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From GBOD: Are you interested in help with adult learning, adult spirituality, or other areas related to helping adults grow in faith? Carol Krau, GBOD Director of Adult Formation and Discipleship, has started a weekly email and Twitter posting with a short fact about adult formation followed by one idea for using the information in a class or group. For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Carol at ckrau@gbod.org; and to receive information via Twitter, search for “adult formation”.
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Invitation from Wilderness Retreat & Development Center: Pastors: Do you need a day apart to get things together? During the week the lodges at WRDC are available for you to retreat from the everyday routine and come and rejuvenate in “the wilderness”. Please give us a call (816-580-4014) to set up a time that works for both of us and then come. Just make a donation in whatever amount you see fit after your visit. (Wilderness Office closed Jan 31-Feb 4)
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Correspondents Sought for Prisoners - More volunteers are needed for this ministry. Contact Betty Wooding, Prison Pen Pal ministry coordinator atbettywoodring@hotmail.com or call 816-213-2359.
From GBCS – for more information, visit www.umc-gbcs.org
20/20 Vision Campaign for AIDS – see how far a $20 donation goes
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UM Communications – Tech Shop
Are you aware that discount software, hardware, and web solutions are offered to United Methodist churches through this website? www.umcom.org/store
Other Website Assistance
The General Board of Global Ministries also offers 20 megabytes of free web space to UM churches. Go to www.gbgm-umc.org, Global Ministries and Programs, Get Connected, Free Web Space. FAQs and tutorials are also available under the Resources menu.
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