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MissionCast is mission blog of the Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church produced by Max Marble.

246. MissionCast – Alternative Christmas Gifts – Heifer International Animals

MissionCast – Alternative Christmas Gifts – Heifer International Animals
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pigs

Last Christmas Rich gave Carol an alternative Christmas gift.  It was a pig purchased through Heifer International.  That pig has given Carol (and Rich) joy the whole year.  The pig has made it possible for an impoverished family somewhere in the world to improve their life by providing them with extra income to do things like send their children to school, improve their home and provide them with a better diet.  AND this impoverished family was able to become a significant “giver” when it passed on the gift by giving the first offspring from their pig to another impoverished family. “Passing on the gift” is an important part of the Heifer International program. Can you guess what Rich is going to give Carol for Christmas this year?  Perhaps not another pig but maybe a flock of chicken…sheep…goats…bees…or maybe even a water buffalo or camel.  For more information call the Office of Creative Ministries and talk to Carol Oliver.  Phone 573-474-7155  Email:  oliver@umocm.com

If your congregation has produced a Serve 2011 video let us know.  marble@umocm.com

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The episodes are archived by topic and searchable with key words like “tornado”, “Joplin”, “Mozambique”, “volunteers”, “hunger”, “environment”, “Guatemala”, “Children”, “UMCOR”, etc. To receive a weekly notice about the content of the newest MissionCast go to the Missouri Conference website and sign up. Go to: http://www.moumethodist.org/site/stayconnected

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Early every Monday morning we send an announcement about the content of the weekly MissionCast and information about future MissionCasts. If you would like to receive the weekly MissionCast content announcement go to the Missouri Conference website by clicking on the link below and then select “Stay Connected” in the left hand column.

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245. MissionCast – Organ Donor Sunday

MissionCast – Organ Donor Sunday – Missouri UMC
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We are grateful to the See family for inviting us into their home to learn about the need that many people have for organ donation.  Mike See has been on dialysis for a year now because of his kidney disease.  The dialysis takes 4 hours, 5 nights a week after both Mike and Joni have spent a full day at work.  The Missouri United Methodist congregation, in Columbia, was made aware of the need for a kidney donation and 5 members have stepped forward to offer one of their kidneys.  This MissionCast will be used as part of the sermon at Missouri UMC on National Organ Donor Sunday (2nd Sunday of November each year) and we offer it to your congregation to use on this special Sunday or on another Sunday that works for you.

Click the picture to view this MissionCast.  To download, view the MissionCast in other formats or search the MissionCast archives by topic go to http://MOMissionCast.com

If your congregation has produced a Serve 2011 video let us know.  marble@umocm.com

Download or View MissionCast
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Higher Resolution Video (Better quality viewing than medium resolution)
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Also check out the list of MissionCasts at the left listed by category and by date.

The episodes are archived by topic and searchable with key words like “tornado”, “Joplin”, “Mozambique”, “volunteers”, “hunger”, “environment”, “Guatemala”, “Children”, “UMCOR”, etc. To receive a weekly notice about the content of the newest MissionCast go to the Missouri Conference website and sign up. Go to: http://www.moumethodist.org/site/stayconnected

Instructions for downloading videos to your computer:  Right click on one of the links above and select “save link as” or “save file as” then tell your computer where you want to save the file and click OK.

Sign up for a weekly MissionCast announcement by email.
Early every Monday morning we send an announcement about the content of the weekly MissionCast and information about future MissionCasts. If you would like to receive the weekly MissionCast content announcement go to the Missouri Conference website by clicking on the link below and then select “Stay Connected” in the left hand column.

http://www.moumethodist.org (then click on “Stay Connected”)

244. MissionCast – School Principal Thanks Schweitzer UMC for Serve 2011

MissionCast – School Principal Thanks Schweitzer UMC for Serve 2011
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principal

SERVE 2011 has produced hundreds of good pictures, stories and videos.  This video comes from Schweitzer United Methodist Church, in Springfield.  Among other projects, the congregation served at Pittman Elementary School.  In this MissionCast principal Laura Batson expresses her appreciation to Schweitzer UMC for their service.

Click the picture to view this MissionCast.  To download, view the MissionCast in other formats or search the MissionCast archives by topic go to http://MOMissionCast.com

If your congregation has produced a Serve 2011 video let us know.  marble@umocm.com

Download or View MissionCast
Medium Resolution Video (not available this week) (For DSL or Cable)
Higher Resolution Video (Better quality viewing than high resolution)
Quicktime Video (for Mac users)
Watch on YouTube (click on picture)

Also check out the list of MissionCasts at the left listed by category and by date.

The episodes are archived by topic and searchable with key words like “tornado”, “Joplin”, “Mozambique”, “volunteers”, “hunger”, “environment”, “Guatemala”, “Children”, “UMCOR”, etc. To receive a weekly notice about the content of the newest MissionCast go to the Missouri Conference website and sign up. Go to: http://www.moumethodist.org/site/stayconnected

Instructions for downloading videos to your computer:  Right click on one of the links above and select “save link as” or “save file as” then tell your computer where you want to save the file and click OK.

Sign up for a weekly MissionCast announcement by email.
Early every Monday morning we send an announcement about the content of the weekly MissionCast and information about future MissionCasts. If you would like to receive the weekly MissionCast content announcement go to the Missouri Conference website by clicking on the link below and then select “Stay Connected” in the left hand column.

http://www.moumethodist.org (then click on “Stay Connected”)

243. MissionCast – Volunteering in Haiti – Central UMC

MissionCast – Volunteering in Haiti – Central UMC
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haiti

Listen to members of the volunteers in mission team from Central United Methodist Church, in Kansas City, reflect on their mission experience in Haiti.  Our thanks to Scott Leigh from Central UMC, for producing this MissionCast and sharing it with us.  We welcome MissionCast material from your congregation to share with the conference.

This amazing and rich mission service opportunity awaits members of your congregation.  For information about signing a team up from your congregation to serve in Haiti call or email Audrey Phelps at the Office of Creative Ministries.  Phone:  573-474-7155  Email:  phelps@umocm.com

To view the MissionCast click on the picture.  To download or view it in other formats scroll down.

(Search for any mission topic.  Just type a key word into the search window.  Search for “hunger”, “India”, “Ludhiana”, “Mozambique”, “environment”, “prison” ministry, etc.)

Download or View MissionCast
Medium Resolution Video (not available this week) (For DSL or Cable)
Higher Resolution Video (Better quality viewing than high resolution)
Quicktime Video (for Mac users)
Watch on YouTube (click on picture)

Also check out the list of MissionCasts at the left listed by category and by date.

The episodes are archived by topic and searchable with key words like “tornado”, “Joplin”, “Mozambique”, “volunteers”, “hunger”, “environment”, “Guatemala”, “Children”, “UMCOR”, etc. To receive a weekly notice about the content of the newest MissionCast go to the Missouri Conference website and sign up. Go to: http://www.moumethodist.org/site/stayconnected

Instructions for downloading videos to your computer:  Right click on one of the links above and select “save link as” or “save file as” then tell your computer where you want to save the file and click OK.

Sign up for a weekly MissionCast announcement by email.
Early every Monday morning we send an announcement about the content of the weekly MissionCast and information about future MissionCasts. If you would like to receive the weekly MissionCast content announcement go to the Missouri Conference website by clicking on the link below and then select “Stay Connected” in the left hand column.

http://www.moumethodist.org (then click on “Stay Connected”)

242. MissionCast – Festival of Sharing – 30 Year Anniversary

MissionCast – Festival of Sharing – 30 Year Anniversary
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festival

For 30 years people of faith have gathered at the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri to ease the plight of the poor and hungry and to seek ways to eliminate hunger all together.  Planning for the next Festival of Sharing always begins with the conclusion of the annual event.  We are grateful to Terri Williams, from Office of Creative Ministries, in Columbia, for prayerfully guiding the planning throughout the year.  Each year we celebrate what is new.  New this year was the full integration of the youth into the morning worship service and the unveiling of the brand new Festival of Sharing logos.

For information about participating in the 2012 Festival of Sharing contact Festival of Sharing Coordinator, Terri Williams, at 573-474-7155.

To view the MissionCast click on the picture.  To download or view it in other formats scroll down.

30th Anniversary Video (6 min)

To view the video celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Festival of Sharing that was shown during the worship service in Sedalia click here.

(Search for any mission topic.  Just type a key word into the search window.  Search for “hunger”, “India”, “Ludhiana”, “Mozambique”, “environment”, “prison” ministry, etc.)

Download or View MissionCast
Medium Resolution Video (not available this week) (For DSL or Cable)
Higher Resolution Video (Better quality viewing than high resolution)
Quicktime Video (for Mac users)
Watch on YouTube (click on picture)

Also check out the list of MissionCasts at the left listed by category and by date.

The episodes are archived by topic and searchable with key words like “tornado”, “Joplin”, “Mozambique”, “volunteers”, “hunger”, “environment”, “Guatemala”, “Children”, “UMCOR”, etc. To receive a weekly notice about the content of the newest MissionCast go to the Missouri Conference website and sign up. Go to: http://www.moumethodist.org/site/stayconnected

Instructions for downloading videos to your computer:  Right click on one of the links above and select “save link as” or “save file as” then tell your computer where you want to save the file and click OK.

Sign up for a weekly MissionCast announcement by email.
Early every Monday morning we send an announcement about the content of the weekly MissionCast and information about future MissionCasts. If you would like to receive the weekly MissionCast content announcement go to the Missouri Conference website by clicking on the link below and then select “Stay Connected” in the left hand column.

http://www.moumethodist.org (then click on “Stay Connected”)

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