Job Openings:
Posted Feb 22 -
Children's Ministries Director
Full-time salaried position
Elem Ed or Children's Ministry degree preferred
Proficient in MS Office
Chidren's Ministry
Event Coordinator
Part-time salaried position
Music and/or craft talents
desired but not required
Proficient in MS Office
For more information on these
two positions at Liberty UMC,
call 816-781-4554 or go to
Posted Feb 16 -
Nursery Attendant
Avondale UMC
3101 NE Winn Rd
$10/hr - part-time
Application & complete job description available at church office from 8 am to 4 pm, M-F
Apply by 4 pm on March 12
Posted Feb 15 -
Technical Ministries Coordinator
Liberty UMC
1001 Sunset Ave
15 hrs/week for contemporary worship services - Previous
sound board & worship media prep experience required
Send resume to Church Administrator by March 1
Pre-K Lead Teacher
3's/4's Lead Teacher
Bible Time Teacher
Hilltop Preschool & PDO
Liberty UMC
1001 Sunset
Posted Feb 7 -
CEO
Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc.
Proven record & experience in marketing, program devleopment, and fundraising. Salary negotiable. For detailed job description, go to www.mountsequoyah.orgor call Lamar Pettus
800-760-8126
Applications accepted through March 5, 2012
Posted Jan 19 -
Administrative Assistant
Gateway Regional District Office
St. Louis - 32 hr/week
For job description:
no phone calls or drop-ins
Posted Dec 6, 2011 -
Youth Assistant/Contemporary Worship Leader
First UMC, Kearney
Part-time with competitive salary
Work as Youth Assistant on Wed & Sun nights. Mentor/lead Youth Praise Band on Wed evening worship and
adult Praise Band on Sun
Posted Nov 3, 2011 -
Piano Player
For 9:30 am worship service at Glenwood Park UMC
10000 E 23 St, Independence
Contact Pastor Debra Jamerson
913-323-1199
Posted Sept 8, 2011 -
Director of Missions
Responsible for planning,
developing, and working
in mission ministries - 10 hrs/week
First UMC, Blue Springs
Chidren's/Youth Director
Must be 21 yrs old with background demonstrating Christian faith & beliefs and some experience working with children and/or teens
20 hrs/week - housing provided
Weston UMC, Weston
Posted June 14, 2011 -
(Still open as of Jan 11, 2012)
Children/Family Coordinator
for children, youth & family ministiries - 20 hrs/week
Central UMC, 5144 Oak St
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Heartland North News:
February 21, 2012
Free BBQ, Gospel Concert, and Lecture at SPST -
Thrs, March 15 - 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Holter Center
Dr. Timothy Tyson, author of Blood Done Sign My Name, will along with his father and sister present the story of a white Methodist preacher's response to the killing of a black man in a southern town.
Please RSVP so that food preparations can be made. Go to
Register now - Small Membership Church Leadership Institute March 11-15, Mt. Sequoyah Conference Center, Fayetteville
Some $100 scholarships available
Free PAUMCS Workshop - Sat, March 31 - 10 am to 2 pm - Community UMC, Columbia - Rev. Elmer Revelle speaks about Methodist terminology and church record keeping. Please register via mail by March 13 so that lunch can be provided.
Other Events Reminders (see information posted in previous dates below)
Feb 24: Sports Banquet at Liberty UMC
Feb 26: Safe Sanctuary Event in St. Joseph (see Special Events)
Mar 1 & Apr 1: Foundation Scholarship deadlines
Mar 5: Call Connector Meeting at St. James in KC
Mar 24: Revitalizing the Church Workshop in King City (see Special Events)
Mar 30-31: Youth Workers Gathering in OK City
Mar 31: Heartland Districts Annual Lenten Breakfast (see Special Events)
Apr 11: Deadline for youTheology applications
Apr 12-15: National PAUMCS Conference, Richmond, VA
Apr 13: Confirmation Retreat at Wilderness
Apr 24-May 4, 2012: General Conference in Tampa, Fl
May 8: CMU 4th Annual Leadership Conference
May 13-19: MO Licensing School
May 21-22: Right Start seminar for relocating full-time clergy
June 8-11: Annual Conference in Springfield (Note: 2nd weekend in June)
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
Aug 2-4: Candidacy Summit Retreat (for new ministry candidates)
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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February 15, 2012
Child 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
"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
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February 7, 2012
Pianos Available -
2 Wurlitzer spinet pianos need new church homes
Sports Banquet - Fri, Feb 24, Tailgate at 6 pm; Kickoff at 7 pm
Family Life Center, Liberty UMC, 1001 Sunset Ave
Come hear Mizzou Coach David Yost speak - Door prizes, food,
and fun for all. For more info, call 781-4554
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January 30, 2012
Mozambique 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 25, 2012
Missouri United Methodist Foundation Scholarships:
For post-secondary UM members for vocational or undergrad level
Information & application: www.mumf.org or call 800-332-8238
Deadline = April 1
For Missouri UM students attending CMU or SPST
Dollars for Scholars matching program
Deadline = March 1
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January 24, 2012
youTheology Program at Saint Paul School of Theology -
Applications for the next 1-year program for high school students are due by Wed, April 11. This is a program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want to go deeper in the faith, show leadership potential, are interested in learning more about the Wesleyan heritage, and/or are ready to explore how God might be calling them.
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Youth Workers' Gathering 2012 - Fri & Sat, March 30 &31
At UM Church of the Servant in Oklahoma City
To register: www,youtheology.org/register
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January 19, 2012
Postage 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.
Mt. Sequoyah "New Start" Events -
May 8-10: Boot Camp for First Year Church Planters
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, 2012
Church 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, 2012
IRS 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, 2011
Opening 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, 2012
Church 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 at odessa1umc@embarqmail.com or
816-230-4926. Thank you!
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November 7, 2011
Communications - Reminders
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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October 6, 2011
Call Connector Meetings - Who in your church will notice, name, and nuture those God is calling to ministry as a vocation? Register to attend a free meeting to learn how to be a connector by going to www.moumethodist.org/events/calendar . Remaining events scheduled in this area are:
Mon, Mar 5 - 6 pm: St. James UMC, 5540 Wayne, KC
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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.
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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 or stevehall@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 at bettywoodring@hotmail.com or call 816-213-2359.
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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