Mission Moments and More provides a moment for mission, offertory prayer and bite sized newsletter copy for each Sunday in the year. Content features general church observances, apportioned fund, Special Sundays, The Advance or giving in general.
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December 1, 2024 - Episcopal Fund
One of seven apportioned giving opportunities of The United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Fund pays for bishops’ salaries, office and travel expenses and pension and health benefit coverage. Please encourage your leaders and congregations to support the Episcopal Fund apportionment at 100 percent.
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December 8, 2024 - Youth Service Fund
Youth Service Fund (YSF) is the national United Methodist mission fund supported by youth. Through YSF, United Methodist teens raise money for other teens doing ministry in their churches and communities impacting poverty, illiteracy, absenteeism and social justice.
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December 15, 2024 - Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 12:3 is a beautiful verse. The CEB translates it as “springs of salvation.” It is luscious imagery that invites us to consider how “salvation” harmonizes humans with the earthly elements around us. What does this imagery evoke for you regarding the experience of “joy”?
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December 22, 2024 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we receive promise with the hope of fruition—not hope as a wish but hope actively moving toward fulfillment. Mary is pregnant with the Messiah, and Elizabeth witnesses the promise coming into being right in front of her.
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December 29, 2024 - Human Relations Day
As we navigate the world’s complexities, we are invited to clothe ourselves with love. By participating in the Human Relations Day offering the Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we embrace the power of relationships, the strength of community and the good news that all of God’s children are of sacred value.
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