Ministry that Matters–Agape House Vandalia

Published in December 10th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Criminal Justice Ministries

(Received 12/09/08) Recently I had the opportunity to stay at the Vandalia Agape House for a day. The folks visiting come from all walks of life and various ages and stages, and are interesting to meet and talk to. During my 24 hours, two groups of guests, neither of which had visited before, arrived.  A few [...]

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Mission/Ministry Team Openings in MUP

Published in December 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Mission Opportunities: Trips & Other, News for Church Leaders, News--General Interest

MISSION TEAMS in our presbytery have openings. These teams are not just for pastors and elders–any church member, including youth, can serve. It’s your chance to learn from others with like interests, share your God-given gifts and follow Christ more faithfully.  As Jesus’ disciple, what is God calling you to do? 

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Sr High Mission 6/09-REGISTER Today!

Published in December 14th, 2008
Posted by DavidHenry in Covenant Point Camp, Mission Opportunities: Trips & Other

ALL Sr Highs (completed grade 9,10,11 & 12, including college-age) from Missouri Union are needed for a Mission Trip to Annville, PA  Sat–June 20 thru Sun–June 28, 2009.  Reserve your space for this faith-building mission trip with a $60 deposit to Pastor Dave Henry by Jan 15 2009!

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MUP Mission & Ministry

Published in December 7th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders

What are Pastors saying, preaching and teaching in our Presbytery? See for yourself, read the column on this site under Page “What’s MUP? What MUP does?” (Go to SITE MAP at top of this page and scroll to the bottom.) A new column from a MUP church newsletter is added each week.

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Eden Scholarship for Kris Schondelmeyer

Published in December 4th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders, Standing Committees

Eden Seminary in St. Louis has selected Kris Schondelmeyer to receive the Walter S. Going Scholarship. This scholarship, created by Rev. Dr. Barbara G. Willock and her husband Mike, honors Barbara’s late father Walter S. Going.

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Pastoral Care-What’s Important?

Published in December 2nd, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Continuing Education

(12/01/08 Alban Weekly) ALL for GOD’S GLORY: Redeeming Church Scutwork (by Louis B. Weeks) Nobody likes scutwork, the unwanted dregs of the working day. Pastors are no exception to this, often dreading the endless e-mails and phone calls, having no heart for putting together one more bulletin or attending one more meeting, all of which [...]

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Dr. Dan Vinson Home

Published in December 1st, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders, PRAYER REQUESTS

(12/2/08) More good news…Dr. Dan Vinson’s chest tube was removed and he was released to return home late Mon, Dec 1. Please continue to pray for a lessening of his pain and continued recovery. (Update 12/1/08) Thank you for your prayers

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Heifer International Jazz Concert Dec 22

Published in December 1st, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Events & Celebrations, Mission Opportunities: Trips & Other

Jazz Concert benefitting Heifer International in Jefferson City on MONDAY, Dec 22, 2008 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1529 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, 65109 –7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Dan Musselman Quartet, featuring Hermon Mehari on trumpet, Brian Steever on drums and Zach Beeson, bass.  Half of proceeds benefit Heifer International.

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Jan ‘09 at Columbia

Published in December 1st, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Continuing Education, News for Church Leaders

Lifelong Learning Opportunities at Columbia Theological Seminary  Think ahead to 2009.  Make time for renewal and refreshment – to care for yourself so you may care for others. We invite you to look at these and other courses on our website.  Nurture a passion for preaching, contemplation, theological reflection and reading – and more! As [...]

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