As part of a study group sponsored by General Assembly, Kyle and Christie Kittrell (First, Jeff City) visited South Africa and Malawi from February 22-March 7, 2008. The purpose of their trip was to see first-hand the realities for survivors and those with HIV/AIDS and learn how we can more effectively support the Church in Africa as their ministry. The [...]

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“Toward Health Care for All Missourian” Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 Legislative Breakfast Forum 7:30-9:30 AM Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MO  Contact Jim Hill at (888) 420-2426 ext. 705 or email: jimhill@baptistgcm.org 

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Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:44:47 AM
Subject: Pray for us
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ the Lord,
This email is a prayer request for Iraq, the people in general and especially the city of Mosul (known also as Nineveh ) and the Christians there.  During the last 4-5 days around 25 Christians (some say 40) were [...]

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The Church & Society Mission Team continues to analyze the implications of proposed legislation, especially the PROPOSED 2009 STATE BUDGET. Their website-SEE LINK BELOW-informs Presbyterians and all others of the details and consequences of proposed and existing laws. For a complete update of all C&S Mission Team work at their website:
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The Church & Society Mission Team continues to analyze the implications of proposed legislation, especially the 2009 STATE BUDGET. Their website-SEE LINK BELOW-informs Presbyterians and all others of the details and consequences of proposed and existing laws. For a complete update of all C&S Mission Team work at their website:
Go To C & S Mission [...]

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JEFFERSON CITY (June 1, 2008) Missouri IMPACT, an ecumenical and interfaith legislative advocacy network, announces the addition of three judicatories to its list of Judicatory Partners for Justice. New members are: African Methodist Episcopal Church, Fifth Episcopal District; the Baptist General Convention of Missouri; and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Third Episcopal District. CME Bishop [...]

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International Peacemakers are leaders who are engaged in peacemaking in their own areas of the world. They are invited by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to visit with Presbyterians in the United States and to help us understand the peace and justice concerns of others around the world. Peacemakers are available to presbyteries, [...]

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FISCAL ISSUES Relevant to the 2009 Proposed State Budget
BACKGROUND: Missouri State (per capita) expenditures on elementary education, higher education and health care for the poor are among the lowest in the nation. To prevent further deterioration and to allow for any possible improvements, the state of Missouri needs a robust and a growing stream of [...]

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PEACE AND JUSTICE WEEK – GHOST RANCH – ABIQUIUI, NM – JULY 28-August 3
Join the exploration of Paths toward Peace and Justice: Spirituality, Earth-Care, and the Prophetic Word in a Time of Violence. Each morning will feature seminars on a variety of issues and artistic expressions related to peacemaking, justice and earth-care. Afternoons will include [...]

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Interim General Presbyter, David Meerse, and Stated Clerk, Donald Bay, represented Missouri Union Presbytery at the recent Legislative Briefing & Lobby Day sponsored by Missouri IMPACT on Monday, April 7, 2008. They reported that the presentation by Representative Judy Baker was very helpful in understanding recent actions on healthcare legislation. The event was an opportunity [...]

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