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Walking Together
October 26, 2018 Posted By: Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan PresidentWalking Together The cities, towns and curves in the road where Missouri District congregations are found represent a significant geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity. From the prairie to the urban core, our congregations are located in quite varied places. In Kansas City and St. Louis, our congregations may be located...
Luther’s Gospel – The True Treasure of the Church
October 26, 2018 Posted By: Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan PresidentHow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. ...
A Year into Plus One, Springfield Church Addresses Darkness and Dialysis with Kidney Disease Support Group
October 23, 2018 Posted By: Sharon Gutowski Missions DepressionDuring hardship, feeling alone can be the tipping point that pushes someone from hope to despair. Ken Oziah knows this firsthand from his experience with kidney disease. While kidney disease comes serious medical complications, it can also wreak havoc on daily life, careers and cherished relationships. Ken Oziah’s harowing experience...
Five Ways to Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month
October 19, 2018 Posted By: Sharon Gutowski Church Worker Care gratitudeOctober is Pastor Appreciation Month and there’s still plenty of time to show the leaders of your congregation what their work means to you. From coming up with fresh sermon ideas every single week to being responsible for the administration and spiritual care of congregations, pastors dedicate significant energy and...