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It's Time to Name the New Conference
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Names are to be submitted through forms available through the Memphis and Tennessee Conference websites from September 16 – October 14, 2019.
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Ways to Help Survivors of Hurricane Dorian
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If you desire to aid neighbors in need due to disaster, consider providing financial support through UMCOR or by collecting, donating, and delivering relief supplies.
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Connection, Remembering & Prayer
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Bishop McAlilly asks that each local church place an additional candle on their altar and to light it each week to celebrate our connection to each of the churches
in our conference.
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September Hispanic Prayer Letter
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What has Rev. Ibarra-Hernandez been up to lately? Find out in the latest edition of her newsletter
AND read a very touching testimony.
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Mercy Health Extends Healing Ministry | Oct. 12
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All are invited to the 3rd Annual “Free Flu Shot Saturday” Clinic at McCracken County Library.
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Rebuild Mission Trip to Hattiesburg, MS | Nov. 11-15
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For more information click the "details" link below.
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Clergywomen's Retreat | Nov. 18-21
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What happens when UMC Clergywomen from the Southeastern Jurisdiction gather to discuss adventures in ministry through the uncharted wilderness? They become strengthened in God!
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Deadline to Submit Info for 2019 Online Catalog | Oct. 16
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Memphis Conference agencies, ministries are invited to participate in the 'Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog.'
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Help Restock Reelfoot's Food Pantry
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After a very busy summer and back-to-school season, the food pantry at Reelfoot Rural Ministries is desperately low.
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Wonder, Love & Praise Clergy Renewal Retreat
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Are you feeling a bit frazzled? Are the demands of ministry weighing you down? Do you need to spend more time being and less time doing? Check out this retreat.
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Lake Junaluska to offer Choir Music Weekend | Oct. 18-20
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You'll learn and perform eight anthems and attend workshops that will prepare your choir to lead passionate worship.
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Whether you are seeking employment or seeking to publicize a job opening we are here to help you get the word out. Want to know more?
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Tour de Reelfoot, Tiptonville, TN | Sept. 28
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Join others for a scenic tour around Reelfoot Lake and along the Mississippi River.
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Save the Date - Clergy Benefits Seminar | Oct. 2
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Topics include: Clergy Retirement Programs, Estate Planning, Social Security/Medicare
R.S.V.P. required to attend
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Memphis Conference Retirees' Reunion | Oct. 7-8
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The annual Retiree's Reunion will be held at Lakeshore UMA. This is always a special time of fun, rest and fellowship.
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Mental Health Workshop | Oct. 24
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A mental health workshop designed to help leaders in the faith community work with parishioners with mental health needs will be held October 24 in Paducah.
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Check Out Our District Links
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What's Happening Beyond the District?
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What's Happening in our Local Churches?
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For more details, click the links in the boxes below.
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Sept. 21 Country Breakfast, 6:30AM, Palma UMC
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Sept. 27 Operation Blessings Food Pantry, 10AM-2PM, Goshen UMC
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The mission of the Purchase District is to discover, equip, connect and send lay and clergy leaders to join Christ's transforming, disciple-making work in and for the world.
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Purchase District of the United Methodist Church
270-527-8282 | 2285 Jack Treas Road, Kirksey, KY 42054
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Friday-Sunday closed
Purchase District Links:
Memphis Conference Links:
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Dr. Rob Martin
Superintendent
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Penny Story
Administrative Assistant
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Rev. Samantha Hall
Resource Director
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Unsubscribing from this email will cause all other electronic communications from the district to cease.
District clergy are urged to not unsubscribe.
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