October 30, 2019
Meals Needed at Wesley Foundation MSU
The Wesley Foundation at MSU is looking for churches and groups to provide meals for students. Please contact Glynis McCallum for information. Phone 270-759-8623 | Email
Focus? Finding Our Center Under Stress Women's Event | Nov. 2
A women's event featuring inspirations for living and serving in today's hectic world. Topic: What is the Cost of Your Frantic Pace?

District Training Event | Nov. 16
Anyone who is interested in moving to the One Board Model for their church government would benefit from attending this training. Also, any member of the S/PPRC , especially new ones, should attend.

2019 Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog
Offer Jesus Christ to a hurting world this Christmas by choosing one or more meaningful gift-giving opportunities that help change lives. 

Project Christmas House | Dec. 26-31
Project Christmas House is a project of the Purchase District UMC that builds a house every year for families who have lost their home due to natural disasters. We need every church to help and volunteers to attend this mission trip for one or more days.

Tithing Payments Deadline
Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 is the final date the Memphis Conference Treasurer’s Office will receive payments for credit on 2019 tithing payments from churches.
Golf Scramble | Nov. 2
Kairos Prison Ministry would love for you to come support their 1st Golf Scramble fundraiser, November 2, 2019 at Drake Creek Golf Club.
Pastor Appreciation Breakfast | Nov. 7
Marcella's Kitchen, a food ministry in Benton, Ky., is honoring all pastors with a breakfast on Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. RSVP at [email protected] by Nov. 1.
Reelfoot Rural Ministries: 2019 Christmas Toy Store
Toys, money, volunteers & prayer needed now

'Kid Min Round Table' | Nov. 7
Memphis Conference 'Kid Min Gathering' set for Thursday, Nov. 7, in Jackson; respond by Nov. 4

Job Openings
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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Nov. 2 Holiday Bazaar , Murray First
Nov. 2 Focus Women's Event , McCracken Cluster
Nov. 9 Advent Retreat , Massac UMC
Nov. 12 Creating Your Care Map Workshop , Massac UMC
Nov. 17 Gospel Jam, 2PM, Lebanon UMC
Nov. 23 Holiday Bazaar , Dexter Hardin UMC
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