On Sunday, January 10, 2010 eleven youth and the senior pastor from All Faith United Methodist Church, located on State Highway 86 in Eagle Rock, took a polar bear plunge into Table Rock Lake in Eagle Rock. The purpose of this frigid dip was inspired by the senior high youth who wanted to help in the fundraising for a new church bus. They came up with the idea while discussing how they could help raise the money since they will be using the bus the most for their various mission trips and outings. Pastor Robb agreed to jump as well if the youth met and exceeded their plunge goal. Once the youth announced Robb's challenge, their goal was quickly met and exceeded.
At the time of the plunge the temperature was only 23 degrees. The Eagle Rock/Golden/Mano Fire Department volunteered to be on hand in case there might be any problems. Pastor Robb stated, "I am so proud of our Senior High Youth and all that they do. This was a very creative and COLD way to raise money. These kids do such wonderful things in the name of Christ and work so hard on the mission trips without ever complaining. This plunge showed their commitment and love for the church and God." Following the plunge everyone went back to the church and enjoyed a soup and salad lunch to help warm up.
Mission In site is a resource tool available for all churches to gain information on demagraphics in your area. Visit www.MissionInsite.com and check it out. Once you get there follow these instructions to register.
HOW TO REGISTER:
On the main page click on “Local Church”. In the drop down box, click on “Church Registration”.
Many churches are granted access under a regional or national body agreement with MissionInsite. If your church is one of those, this page will tell you how to register as a user for your church. If you are uncertain if your agency has an agreement with MissionInsite see the Client list page.
If you are looking to order a demographic report, click here and you will be taken to the Demographics page which explains our available products.
Step 1: Obtain your agency account number. If you have it, proceed to Step 2. If not, call your regional agency to obtain the code. Then proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Click on this link. It will take you to the registration wizard. Complete the wizard.
Step 3: Authenticate email address. MissionInsite must have an authentic email address to activate the system. You will be sent an email with a link and instructions to confirm your email. When confirmed, your registration is complete.
Step 4: Return to www.missioninsite.com and login with the username and password you provided in the registration process.
For assistance, please call 877.230.3212, ext 329 or email misupport@missioninsite.com.
Licensing School for 2010 will be held May 23-29, 2010 at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. The deadline to register will be Monday, April 26. For more information contact: Rev. Richard Northcutt at First UMC 300 E. Washington St. Kirksville, MO 63501. Phone: 660-665-7712 (church)
Help with Church Marketing United Methodist Communications has resources to help churches reach out to their communities. Developing a marketing plan is the best way to start. For more information, go to www.umcom.org/churchmarketingplan.
Grants Available for Impact Community Events Beginning 2010, United Methodist Communications’ Rethink Church initiative will offer partnership grants for media and marketing to United Methodist districts, conferences and clustered churches who will engage with their community in outreach ministries events.
The event day will reflect an opportunity for training specific to welcoming the community, a service project that meets the needs of the community and is sustainable and a worship/celebration component. Media services, planning, estimates and placement, are still available at no cost to all our congregations by calling toll free 877-281-6535 or emailing us at ImpactCommunity@umcom.org. For more information go to www.tinyurl.com/umcomimpactgrant.
Start planning for next summer now, because we have 11 mission trips scheduled. To register decide on a trip, mail the registration in with a deposit check for $200 (non refundable), payable to “Missouri Conference UMC.” Once your registration is received you will be given more details, forms, directions and information.
Be sure to register early, this year each week has a limit. The cost includes all food, lodging, project materials, activities, t-shirt and supplemental insurance. Each group is responsible to get to the location. Once there, each group will provide their own transportation to the work sites each day. If bringing a large bus, plan to rent a van or car while at the mission camp.