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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Please note the Conference office will be closed
Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.
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May the Spirit of the Risen Christ fill you with Hope and Peace this Easter Season.
Your Conference Staff,
Jeff, Marc, Dale, Renee,
Julie, Lorraine, Jeff and Jeremy
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Youth and Youth Leaders Recognition
at Conference Annual Gathering
The Missouri Mid-South Conference would like to recognize youth and youth leaders who exemplify excellence in Youth Ministry at this year's Conference Annual Gathering (June 7-9 at Drury University in Springfield). We will be focusing a portion of our Saturday evening banquet on youth and youth ministry; and we are currently soliciting nominees for recognition.
We are seeking youth and youth leaders who go above and beyond what is normally expected of their position to embody Christ's teachings in the world. Nomination form are available on the Conference website by clicking here. Nominations must be turned in by April 30, 2013; all nominations will be reviewed by the Conference Youth Ministry Covenanted Ministry Team at their May meeting. Successful candidates are expected to be present at the Saturday evening banquet for recognition.
Registration materials for the Conference Annual Gathering will be distributed soon. We hope to see you there as we honor our youth and youth leaders!
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Youth at Conference Annual Gathering!
 Attention all Pastors, Youth Leaders, Youth and CAG Delegates- starting this year at the Conference Annual Gathering (June 7-9 at Drury University), there will be special opportunities for Conference youth at our gathering!
If you are unfamiliar with the Conference Annual Gathering (CAG) it is a once-a-year event focused on mission, ministry, music and more! (as well as the "business matters" of the Conference) This is the once-a-year "family reunion" for the 150 churches of the Missouri Mid-South Conference!
Youth (ages 14 and up) will be invited to participate in several opportunities...
Mission Trip to Joplin: those youth (ages 14 and up) who wish to participate in a Mission Trip to Joplin will arrive on Thursday evening (June 6) with their Pastors and/or chaperones. We will participate in some bonding and training sessions Thursday evening, stay overnight at Drury, then head off to Joplin Friday morning after breakfast. We will spend Friday morning and afternoon working in Joplin, then arrive back at the CAG for the beginning of the event.
Youth Stewards: the CAG planning team is looking for a team of select High School Youth to serve as leadership for this gathering. These stewards will be given the opportunity to participate in leadership and hospitality endeavors during the gathering, and will participate in worship leadership and other fellowship and educational opportunities. They will also receive a tour of the Drury campus by Drury staff during the weekend. The registration fees for these stewards will be paid by the Missouri Mid-South Conference through Our Church's Wider Mission Funds (in other words, they will attend the event FREE!) Youth Stewards must be nominated by leaders from their local congregation using this nomination form. These youth will be expected to arrive Thursday evening with their Pastors and/or chaperones; but they will not go to Joplin for the Mission Trip. They will be participating other in leadership activities back at Drury.
In addition to these two tracks, there will be activities for the youth all weekend long. Saturday night's banquet will feature a power point presentation from this year's Conference Youth Event at Camp MoVal, and will focus on recognition of youth and youth leaders of note. (see separate article above) There will be a pizza party for the youth Friday evening, as well as an ice-cream social and a 70s/80s cover band for all to enjoy. This will be a very special weekend in the life of the Missouri Mid-South Conference; and youth, this is your Conference, too! Hope to see you at CAG!
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 MMSUCC Leadership Opportunities
Dear Friends in Christ,
The Leadership Development Committee of the MMSUCC wants you to know we have several leadership opportunities. We ask you, as Conference and Association leaders, to help us identify prospects for the following:
1. Conference Council seats (three year terms) for election at June 2013 CAG:
(i)One nominee for: Eastern Association (currently held by male Clergy member)
(ii)One nominee for: St. Louis Association (currently held by male Clergy member)
(iii)One nominee for: Western Association (currently held by male Lay member)
The Conference is seeking a highly qualified, diverse pool of candidates for the limited number of Conference Council positions. Members shall be selected so that the Council represents diverse population groups and can bring to its deliberations a variety of points of view and life experiences, as well as access to cultural, religious, educational, civic, business and economic resources.
Click here for the nomination form for prospective candidates for the Conference Council that should be completed by you (or others) or the candidate, and returned to the committee no later than Wednesday, April 10th (via LJDAyers@aol.com). Also, we would appreciate it if you would send a separate email to the same address regarding the prospect(s) and their contact information as soon as possible. This will be helpful in case we don't received the expected completed nomination form in a timely manner.
2.)Deacon positions (openings available immediately).
Please see the ad within this eCourier under Job Opportunities. We have divided each association into multiple groupings. It is our goal to have two (2) deacons for each of the groupings in each association. Please contact Joyce Bathke (Joyce.Bathke@RedCross.org) with deacon suggestions and for information regarding the current roster.
Please prayerfully consider who might be prospects to serve in these very important roles in the life of our church. We appreciate any assistance and guidance you can give at this time.
Thank you,
Laura Dierberg Ayers
314-795-9322 (Direct)
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Thank You The Conference recently sent an email on behalf of Immanuel UCC requesting possible donors for a member of their church community. Please see the words of thanks below. Also please note, the church is paying for the test kits on their own, so any donations to Immanuel are being accepted to help alleviate their cost. Thank you for your kindness.
"As a follow up to our plea for individuals to be tested for becoming donors of stem cells for Zachary Gaines, I would like you to know that we sent samples to be tested from 77 individuals from MMSUCC and Immanuel Church. We have not received results yet. So far the cost to Immanuel has exceeded $9,000. The response from the church and churches was tremendous. Thanks to all."
Tom O'Connor, Interim Senior Pastor.
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Mission4/1 Earth MMSC Kick-Off Event
April 13 & 14 at Shannondale
 Come participate in the official kick-off celebration of Mission 4/1 Earth 50 Great Days of Engaged Environmental Stewardship!
Come and experience a variety of activities including... - Display table from St. John's UCC, Chesterfield who are involved in environmental concerns
- Children's Activities
- Book/Resource table
- Discussion with David Beebe on biblical stewardship of creation
- Story telling
- Natural fragrances: soap, household cleaners, air fresheners
- Display by the U.S. Forest Service
- An Environmental group from Columbia, Missouri is coming to share!
- Table for letter writing to public officials on environmental issues.
- River clean-up
- Roadway clean-up
- Shannondale Community Center Projects
- Bee hives
- See the stars - Working to increase dark skies - reducing artificial light at your church and in your community
Live music from Current River Bluegrass!!
Please remember to register for meals and accommodations. Register Today! Click Here! Click here to download a bulletin insert Visit the event webpage for more details! Need more info? Contact Dr Marc A. Wessels,
Associate Conference Minister, for more information email marc@mmsucc.org
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 Thank You to Camp MoVal Workday Volunteers Last Saturday, over fifty people came to Camp MoVal to assist us in our annual Lenten Workday, preparing the camp for our upcoming summer camp season and helping us maintain this sacred space for all to use. I would like to personally thank the following Churches for sending out volunteers, Zion UCC in Union, St. John's Bem, and Emmanuel UCC in Holstein, St. John's in Chesterfield, St. John in St. Charles, Pilgrim UCC in Labadie, St. Lucas UCC, St. Peter's UCC Washington, Hope UCC in St. Louis, Immanuel UCC in Ferguson and Eden UCC Afton. With the assistance of these people, we were able to accomplish projects like cleaning the pool, replacing screens in all the buildings, re-supplying firewood, installing a new basketball goal, cleaning and organizing the maintenance building, cleaning and getting Tambo Village ready for the summer season, trail maintenance, a tremendous amount of site cleanup and much more. There is still more to do, but we have already accomplished so much. Again, thank you for the MoVal staff and myself for a job well done. Jeremy Force Outdoor Ministries Director - Camp MoVal |
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Camp MoVal Job Opportunities
Camp Moval is still in need of three or four program staff for this year's summer camp season. To qualify you must have graduated high school, have a passion for the outdoors, working with children and serving in a ministry of hospitality. Camp staff will have one day off per week, be provided room and board and a salary for the eleven weeks of our summer camp program. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jeremy Force, Outdoor Ministries Director at Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org or call 636-583-2730.
Camp MoVal is also seeking a part-time assistant to work with myself, the Outdoor Ministries Director at the Camp MoVal site. This individual will work directly with the Outdoor Ministries Director and will have responsibilities for camp and retreat registrations, handling of guest services, working in the office at MoVal and being an integral part of our ministry team. If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to be in contact with the Outdoor Ministries Director.
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You Are Invited - Installation of Reverend Betty Sue Sherrod
Christ Church, UCC and the St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ invite you to a worship service for the installation of the Rev. Betty Sue Sherrod.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Christ Church, UCC
7126 Bruno Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143
All clergy are asked to arrive by 2:30 to assemble for the processional and are invited to robe and/or wear red. All are welcome.
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You Are Invited - Installation of Pastor Kim Brinkmann
St. Mark United Church of Christ and the St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ invite you to a worship service for the installation of Kim Brinkmann as Pastor.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM
St. Mark United Church of Christ
1861 Missouri State Road
Arnold, MO 63010
636-296-6636
www.stmarkucc.org
All clergy are asked to arrive by 2:30 to assemble for the processional and are invited to robe and/or wear red. A reception will follow the service.
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Photo of the Week!
Despite the spring storm of the century we still had about 200 in worship at St. Martin's Dittmer and went ahead with our planned confirmation of ten new members. I was proud of the creed that this year's class helped me write for their confirmation worship... - Rev. Scott Lohse
*STATEMENT OF FAITH
(This year's class formulated their creed by creating a poetic analogy for their faith by comparing various mundane objects to what they know about God)
We believe that God is like an engine which is the heart of a machine. God started the breath of life flowing to all parts of the creation at the very beginning and keeps the church going fueled by the faith of believers.
We believe that God is like an orange which is a delicious surprise wrapped in a package. When you peel it and open it there is a sweet and refreshing gift inside. God also waits to surprise and refresh the believer as soon as we remove the layer of separation between earth and heaven with our prayer, praise and discipleship.
We believe that God is like a hair dryer whose hot wind cannot be contained but blows wherever it pleases. God's word also promises that those who trust in God won't be blown away or blown around. Rather faith helps us to stand firm no matter which way the wind blows.
We believe that God is like a chair which is a place to rest also known as Sabbath. Resting in God means to put aside everything else in life which might distract us and to gain perspective.
We believe that God is love and love can sometimes be like fireworks. Love should be handled with care and respect. Love should be shared and enjoyed as we oooh and ahhh at the color, sparkle and pop which it gives to life.
We believe that God is present in everything and everywhere not just holy and sacred places. God is present in heaven and on earth; in church and in school; at home and away from home; in you and in me; in the present time; in the future; both now and forever. Amen.
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On Grieving a Companion Dog
By Rev. Marc A. Wessels
 A family member of one of our church members recently experienced the loss of their dog which got me to thinking that one of the greatest joys of my life has been the pleasure of the company of an Irish Setter or two. I first fell in love with the breed while a child, when I met my first Irish Setter, whose name was Holly. She was a beauty to behold with great rich mahogany color. Her attitude was friendly and engaging to strangers like me. Holly was full of energy and life. It was therefore easy to be smitten by her and her breed. Later in childhood I read about an Irish Setter in Jim Kjelgaard's book which was later made into the Disney movie, "Big Red". Like the young boy, Danny, who upon laying his eyes on Red determines that no other dog will do to walk by his side, I promised myself that one day I would have an Irish Setter for my own. Little did I realize then that one never owns an Irish Setter - it is they that have a claim on you.
Over the years Irish Setters have been a blessing to me and those fortunate enough to enter into my experience. As a parish minister my setters travelled to my office and greeted all visitors. Children rushed into church on Sunday mornings and headed not for Sunday School classrooms or into the sanctuary but into my office to see the setter(s) in residence. Little hands offered dog biscuits and gentle licks were given in reward for the kindness of the children and their thoughtful parents. I remember a particular setter, an old retired national champion named May who came from a very limited socialized experience beyond the home and the show ring. When I adopted her ...
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 Dear Disaster Recovery Volunteers:
We are pleased to announce the opening of two opportunities for your group to participate in disaster recovery related to Hurricane Sandy.
Knowing of your group's particular interest in Hurricane Sandy recovery, we want to give you a heads-up before the forms 'go live' so you can be prepared to register your group. You can access these registration forms and information at http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/ beginning tomorrow morning, Friday, March 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
Opportunities now are available in Atlantic City, NJ in partnership with the Fuller Center for Housing. This community is ready to embark on the repair/rebuild stage of disaster recovery. The minimum age is 16 years (with some limited projects for volunteers age 14). Registration Information
Opportunities for service (and group housing) now also are available in New York City in partnership with New York Cares with housing at a local UCC church. This opportunity engages volunteers in the continuing muck out/mold remediation stage of disaster recovery. Volunteers at this location will not be doing repair/rebuild. Also note: although disaster-related projects are assigned with priority, groups serving here also may engage in non-disaster-related volunteer projects with New York Cares. Those particular project assignments are made one-month prior to the date of service. The minimum age for this location is 18 years. Registration
The length of time between destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012 and today when impacted communities still are hovering between the continuing clean-up stage of recovery and the housing repair/rebuild stage illustrates the need for the commitment to long-term disaster recovery. The recovery process takes a long time. The sustenance of faith feeds a commitment to accompany people through the long-term process of disaster recovery. Thank you for that commitment of faith.
Your national staff and conference disaster coordinators continue to connect with long-term recovery committees that have formed locally in impacted areas. We will continue to post opportunities for service here as they become available.
Blessings,
Mary Schaller Blaufuss, Executive for Volunteer Ministries,
United Church of Christ
Florence Coppola, Executive for National Disaster Ministries,
United Church of Christ
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April 26-27 LIFE Retreat at Eden Theological Seminary
 Supplement your Mission 4/1 Earth campaign with a LIFE Retreat at Eden Theological Seminary. The April 26-27 LIFE Retreat offerings begin with CREATION, in the Beginning with "Reading and Understanding Scripture: OT. Offered by Eden's new OT Professor Rev. Dr. Laurel Koeph Taylor. This will open your eyes to Creation and the OT witness in a new way! Join US!!! The second offering, "Caring for Creation: Eco-Justice" by Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer is the 21st Century perspective on caring for creation. Don't MISS IT!!!
Tuition: $130.00/$140.00 with housing, 3 meals, worship, fellowship and inspiration from top scholars in their fields of study- PRICELESS!
Registration and more information Eden.edu or jill.schantz@Eden.edu
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FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants/nominations for its Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). The YPC is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council. Members will have the opportunity to:
- Complete a self-selected youth preparedness project;
- Voice opinions, experiences, ideas, and questions on youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of FEMA and national organizations working on youth preparedness; and
- Participate in the YPC Summit.
Any individual between the ages of 12 and 17 who is engaged in individual and community preparedness may apply or be nominated to serve on the YPC. An individual may apply on his/her own behalf, or he/she can be nominated by an adult familiar with his/her youth preparedness activities.
Individuals interested in applying to the YPC must submit a completed application form, a narrative, and a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation can be from any adult, including a parent, guardian, community first responder, or teacher. Applications that do not include a letter of recommendation will not be reviewed.
Individuals interested in nominating a youth to the YPC should complete the application form and narrative, but a letter of recommendation is not mandatory. Specific information about completing and submitting the application and attachments can be found on the application. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 E.D.T. on April 19, 2013 in order to be eligible.
Council members will be selected based on vacancies in the Council. National and regional FEMA representatives will review applications/nominations. Each state and territory falls into one of ten FEMA regions, and each region has a Community Preparedness Officer (CPO); the CPOs report to FEMA Headquarters. Applications will be reviewed by FEMA Headquarters staff and the CPO from the region from which the application originated. YPC members will be announced in May 2013. Once selected, members serve on the Council for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year, based on a formal request by FEMA. For more information about the YPC and the Individual and Community Preparedness Division's work on youth preparedness, and to access the application materials, please visit http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness. |
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Women In Ministry...
Don't forget to register for the 3rd Annual Women of the Cloth
Clergy Retreat, Thursday - Saturday, April 18 - 20! The retreat will be
held at the Wingate by Wyndham in Maryland Heights, MO. The Rev. Barbara Essex, Minister for Higher and Theological Education at the national setting of the UCC, will be returning as the facilitator of this year's retreat!
She is a Pilgrim Press best-selling author of the Bad Girls and Bad Boys of the Bible books and many other titles. Join together with women in different stages of ministry from other denominations for a time of rest, reflection, and re-creation. To register or for more information, please visit https://womenofcloth3.eventbrite.com/ or send an email to Rev. Phiwa Langeni at plangeni@immanuelucc.org. Don't miss out!
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Upcoming Events
(Please see the latest issue of eHappenings for church events)
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The next eHappenings event email
will be sent March 29.
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Climate Reality Presentation and Panel Discussion
April 23rd 7:00 PM
St. Johns United Church of Christ
15370 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-0540
www.stjohnsuccchesterfield.org
Free informative evening at St John's with Dr. Lucas Sabalka, Brian Ettling, and Larry Lazar They will be discussing *"THE REALITY OF HUMAN INDUCED CLIMATE CHANGE" Dr. Lucas Sabalka is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at St. Louis University. Brian Ettling is a park ranger at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. Larry Lazar is an analyst at a global consumer products company.
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Western Association Annual Business Meeting
The Western Association Annual Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, 6512 Woodson Road, in Raytown, Missouri. The featured speaker for the day will be the Rev. Dr. John H. Thomas, former General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Dr. Thomas will speak and preach on building covenant relationships, and we will receive a new church, Peace Christian Church UCC/DOC into membership in the Western Association. More information will be forthcoming, but please place that Saturday date on your calendars and we look forward to seeing you in Raytown.
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Shannondale Sunday, May 5 Mark your calendars! More details coming soon! 
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Men's Retreat at Shannondale - May 3 - 5, 2013
Join other men from the Conference for a weekend filled with:
1) Spiritual growth
2) Fellowship
3) Recreation & Fun
4) Great eating
5) Service to the Shannondale community
6) Opportunity to recharge
Click here for the event flyer with additional details.
COST: $60 per person - Includes Lodging & Food
LODGING:
Dormitory-style air-conditioned bedrooms. Please bring your own bedding & pillow. Camp sites & camp sites with electrical hook ups are available.
MEALS:
Meals will be family style at Timber Lodge.
WORK PROJECTS:
Work projects will depend on the number of men & the skills of the men attending. Please let Jonathan know what specific skills you can provide.
Contact Jonathan Jones at (314) 608-0783 or jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com.
$20 deposit is requested by April 21st.
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Women's Retreat, May 3-5, 2013
Meet Me at the Well and Water Our Souls 
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2013 Persons In Ministry Retreat
 Please mark your calendars for the 2013 Persons In Ministry Retreat, September 16-18 at
The Resort at Port Arrowhead, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049. The theme of the retreat will be "Honest to God Prayer: Being Still while in Motion" and will be led by Kent Ira Groff.
Kent Ira Groff is a spiritual companion for journeyers and leaders, a retreat director and a writer poet living in Denver, Colorado. Honest to God Prayer is his tenth and newest book. Others include Facing East, Praying West, prayer poems from his time in India, What Would I Believe If I Didn't Believe Anything?: A Handbook for Spiritual Orphans, and Writing Tides, which he uses with classes in Denver prisons.Dr. Groff is founding mentor of Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development, Camp Hill, Pa. With experience as a pastor of congregations, a chaplain, and a seminary teacher, he describes his work as one beggar showing other beggars where to find bread.
Stay tuned for more event details!
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Upcoming Conference Minister Preaching
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Conference Deacons
 The Conference Deacon program has been in place since September 2011.
The purpose of the Conference Deacon Program is to recruit and commission more than 60 individuals-both lay people and clergy (retired and clergy who are not currently serving in parish positions)-to visit the congregations of the Conference on behalf of the Missouri Mid-South Conference. Our goal is to have the deacons' visit each church assigned in our Conference 2 times a year in order to:
- bring greetings on behalf of the Conference
- offer a word of thanks for OCWM participation
- encourage giving to OCWM and the special offerings of the UCC
- most importantly, build relationships and strengthen the connection between the local and wider church.
This was an ambitious undertaking. Currently we have recruited approximately 35 deacons. Based on the success of this program and the requests from churches not currently assigned a deacon, we hope you will prayerfully consider the importance of this connection between the local and wider church and consider volunteering. If interested, please contact Joyce Bathke by phone at 314-409-2929 or email joyce.bathke@redcross.org .
Click here to visit the Conference website and read the full Conference Deacon program description.
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Camp MoVal Opportunities Camp Moval is still in need of three or four program staff for this year's summer camp season. To qualify you must have graduated high school, have a passion for the outdoors, working with children and serving in a ministry of hospitality. Camp staff will have one day off per week, be provided room and board and a salary for the eleven weeks of our summer camp program. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jeremy Force, Outdoor Ministries Director at Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org or call 636-583-2730. Camp MoVal is also seeking a part-time assistant to work with myself, the Outdoor Ministries Director at the Camp MoVal site. This individual will work directly with the Outdoor Ministries Director and will have responsibilities for camp and retreat registrations, handling of guest services, working in the office at MoVal and being an integral part of our ministry team. If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to be in contact with the Outdoor Ministries Director. |
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Church SecretaryImmanuel United Church of Christ in Ferguson, MO has a vacancy for a Church Secretary. This position is responsible for greeting visitors and answering phone calls in a busy office. The secretary is also responsible for typing Sunday Bulletins, sermons, etc., prints monthly newsletters, bulletins, and mailing labels. The secretary also enters information into Church Windows software, types and assembles booklets, other materials and maintains a multitude of church records. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, proficiency in Word, several years related secretarial experience with excellent customer service skills. The Church has recently updated their computer systems and are interested in candidates with experience or the ability to learn Publisher, Church Windows, Word Press, Constant Contact and E-Vite. Send detailed resume to the P & P Committee, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 221 Church St., Ferguson, MO 63135. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application Deadline Extended to April 22 Part-time Coordinator of Youth & Children's Ministries for Hope Church Hope United Church of Christ (6273 Eichelberger St., St. Louis, MO 63109) has a part-time opening for a Coordinator of Youth and Children's Ministries. This position averages 10 hours a week (including Sunday) and is under the supervision of the church pastors. The Coordinator of Youth and Children's Ministries, in conjunction with church staff, the Youth and Children's Ministry Team, and church volunteers, will be responsible for the organization of a comprehensive ministry program for children birth - 18 years. Qualification requirements include: a high school diploma and previous experience with Christian Education/Sunday School or an educational background. In addition, this position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, basic management skills, the ability to work with children and families of the church and willingness to lead. Satisfactory background check required. Cover letters and resumes are due to the church by April 22, attention Search Committee.
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Church Administrator - Spirit of Hope Metropolitan Community Church - Kansas City, MO
Spirit of Hope Metropolitan Community Church in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking candidates for a Church Administrator. We are a 150 member affirming congregation with a specific outreach to the LGBT community. We are looking for an individual with the drive and motivation to facilitate, supervise and provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the church. This individual will assume administrative responsibilities for the church, including data maintenance and basic bookkeeping functions, as well as provide support and assistance to the Senior Pastor and Board of Directors with community outreach and communications. Appropriate candidates will have prior experience in an administrative field, preferably in a church setting. Candidates should also have prior experience managing, motivating and leading other team members. This is a full-time exempt position, and the individual should specifically be available for work on Sundays. A complete job description is available upon request. Interested candidates should make inquiries and submit a resume (including salary expectations and references) to spiritofhopemcckc@yahoo.com.
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Nurses Needed
Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministries is seeking two professional registered nurses to serve in two UCC congregations in St. Louis. One 10-hour unbenefitted position in UCC church in Maplewood and one
4-hour every Saturday to work in a newly formed clinic at UCC church in North County.
If interested Rev. Donna Pupillo at Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministries 314-918-2596.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marketing and Publishing Assistant Christian publishing house in Webster Groves seeking permanent part-time help (24 hours a week) to: write advertising copy, manage website data and email lists, file and organize paper and electronic files, proofread and create and analyze spreadsheets and work in other aspects of publishing. Excellent writing and organizational skills required; experience in Constant Contact, HTML, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office a plus. Send resume to: Lynne Letchworth, Vice President and Associate Publisher at lletchworth@chalicepress.com by February 8, 2013,or mail to Lynne Letchworth-Job Opening, Chalice Press, 483 E. Lockwood Ave., STE 100, St. Louis, MO 63119.
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Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ 314-962-8740 or 877-877-5884 |
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